Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the hybrid system
is not a malfunction.
. If the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the vehicle is stopped, the engine
speed will not increase to a high rate of
revolution.
. You may not restart the hybrid
system immediately after turning the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” (off)
position while the engine has been
automatically stopped. In such a case,
wait a few seconds and then perform
the starting procedure.
. When you cannot start the hybrid
system, confirm that the security indicator light illuminates. If the indicator
light illuminates, perform the procedure described in “Immobilizer” F2-3.
& Models without “keyless access with push-button start
system”
! Starting the hybrid system
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”
position (preferably the “P” position). The
starter motor will only operate when the
select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” F3-12.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started. If the hybrid
system is started up after the engine has
been started, the Hybrid READY Indicator
Light on the combination meter will illuminate.
If the hybrid system does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (off) position and wait for at
least 30 seconds. After checking that
the parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
(off) position and wait for at least 30
seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”
(off) position. After waiting for 30
7-9
seconds or longer, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position without
depressing