2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 183

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4-2. Driving procedures

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode

(the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the

°POWER± switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely

prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the °POWER±

switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid sys-

tem is not operating.

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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicles

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P. 73

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Electronic key battery depletion

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P. 134

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When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions

It may take time until the °READY± indicator comes on.

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Conditions affecting operation

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P. 130

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Notes for the entry function

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P. 131

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If the hybrid system does not start

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The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

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P. 82)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P. °Shift to P position when starting± will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

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Steering lock

After turning the °POWER± switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the °POWER±

switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.