2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 185

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4-2. Driving procedures

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Odometer and trip meter display

When the °POWER± switch is turned off, the odometer or trip meter display will

extinguish after approximately 30 seconds.

CAUTION

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When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver²s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering

lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency

If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the °POWER± switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3

times or more in succession. (

→

P. 741)

However, do not touch the °POWER± switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it

more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as

soon as it is safe to do so.