Driving Procedures; Engine (Ignition) Switch; Om_(U) - Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual

4-2.Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1 Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Check that the shift lever is in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
4
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine
switch mode.
If the engine does not start
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The engine immobilizer system may not
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4-2. Driving procedures

have been deactivated. (P.57)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Check that the shift lever is securely set in
●
P. The engine may not start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. "To Start Vehi-
cle. Put Shift Lever into P" will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Electronic key battery depletion
■
P.82
Conditions affecting operation
■
P.94
■ Notes for the entry function
P.95
■ Steering lock function
● After turning the engine switch off and
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, "Steering Wheel Lock Press
Engine Switch while Turning Wheel" will
be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch 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.
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