Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 141

Conditions affecting operation
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→P.108
Notes for the entry function
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→P.108
Steering lock function
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After turning the engine switch off and
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opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the engine
switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push engine switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel in either direction"
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
To prevent the steering lock motor from
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overheating, operation of the motor may
be suspended if the engine is turned on
and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating
the engine switch. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
■ If there is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button start
If "Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion" is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■ Electronic key battery
→P.318
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the engine switch mode may not
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change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine imme-
diately after turning the engine switch off,
the engine may not start in some cases.
After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the
engine.
Customization
■
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to P.355.
WARNING
When starting the engine
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Always start the engine while sitting in
the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the
engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle
is moving, do not lock or open the doors
until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. Activation of the steering lock
in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When starting the engine
■
Do not race a cold engine.
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● If the engine becomes difficult to start
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction
with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operat-
ing somewhat differently than usual, such
as the switch sticking slightly, there may
be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer immediately.
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