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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
5 Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes
from a flashing light to a solid light
and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid
system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the
“READY” indicator is on even if the
gasoline engine is stopped. (The
gasoline engine starts or stops
automatically in accordance with
the state of the vehicle.)
■ If the hybrid system does not
start
● The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. (P.8 0)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■ When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
P. 7 4
■ If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart key system. Refer
to P.659 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P.120
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.148
■ Note for the entry function
P.149
■ Steering lock function
● After turning the power switch to
OFF and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the power
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push power switch
while turning the steering wheel in
either direction” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
● 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 power
switch. After about 10 seconds,
the steering lock motor will
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