2013 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 184

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4-2. Driving procedures

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if

the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this

case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10 seconds, the steering

lock motor will resume functioning.

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When °Check Access System with Elec. Key± is displayed on the multi-information

display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

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If the °READY± indicator does not come on

If the °READY± indicator does not come on when you press the °POWER± switch

with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Lexus dealer

immediately.

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If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

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P. 762

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

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P. 710

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Operation of the °POWER± switch

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When operating the °POWER± switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch

is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the °POWER± switch

mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

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If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the °POWER±

switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the

°POWER± switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-

tem.

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If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a cus-

tomized setting

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P. 802

°Steering Lock active± will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the

°POWER± switch while turning the steering

wheel left and right.