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Power (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator will
turn green. If the indicator does not
turn green, the hybrid system cannot
be started.
When shift position N is selected, the
hybrid system cannot start. Select the
P position when starting the hybrid
system.
Press the “POWER” switch.
After a while, the “READY” indictor
comes on with a beep sound.
The vehicle can move when the
“READY” indicator is on even if the
engine is stopped.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the hybrid system is completely
started.
The hybrid system can be started
from any mode.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake.
Press the P position switch to shift into P.
Check that the shift position indicator on the instrument cluster shows P.
Press the “POWER” switch.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch is
off.
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER” switch modes.
