Lexus RX400h2006, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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You may hear a motor sound in the engine compartment when
the brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system off.
However, this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or stopped, you may hear
a sound coming from the traction battery under the rear seats.
However, this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or stopped, or while the
vehicle is idling, you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not indicate any trouble.
When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from the
regenerative brakes. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or stopped with the hybrid
system on, you may feel a vibration. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
When turning the hybrid system off, put the transmission in the
“P” position.
If the system will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start” on
page 480.
If there is a problem somewhere in the hybrid system, the
master warning light comes on, a warning tone sounds and a
warning message “CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM” will appear on
the multi
−
information display. If this happens, contact your
Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Never start the hybrid system from outside the vehicle,
or an accident may occur. Be sure to sit on the driver
seat, then start the system when driving.
NOTICE
If any service reminder indicator light comes on or
warning message appears on the multi−information
display (see page 86 and page 102 for details) or the
auxiliary battery is disconnected, the hybrid system
may not start. In that case, turn the ignition on again.
If the “READY” light does not come on, contact your
Lexus dealer.
When you start the hybrid system at a lower outside
temperature, it may take longer before the blinking
“READY” light changes to constant on.