Parking Brake; How To Start The Engine; Cranking Hold Function; Before Cranking - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING

PARKING BRAKE

To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first
depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the
parking brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (
release button (
), and lower the lever (
2
Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. For
better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it
while setting the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully
released and that the parking brake reminder light is off.
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HOW TO START THE ENGINE

Cranking hold function

Once you turn the ignition key to "START" position and release
it, the cranking hold function continues to crank the engine in
"ON" position until it starts.
The function stops cranking the engine after about 25 seconds
maximum if the engine has not started yet. When you crank
the engine again, wait a few seconds and restart it.
If you hold the key in "START" position, the function will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.

Before cranking

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
), press the lock
1
).
3. Put the selector lever in "P". If you need to restart the engine
3
while the vehicle is moving, put the selector lever in "N". A
starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if
the selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving
off.

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