Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 165

while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
● To prevent the steering lock motor from
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.
■ Electronic key battery
P.399
Operation of the engine switch
■
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the engine switch mode may not
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.433.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
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.
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4-2. Driving procedures
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.
●
● 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.
Stopping the engine
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.174)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
(P.170)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter display
will be extinguished (the shift position indi-
cator will be extinguished a few seconds
after the meter display).
5
Release the brake pedal and check
that "ACCESSORY" or "IGNI-
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