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4-2. Driving procedures
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
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Shift the shift lever to P.
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Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" is displayed on the multi-information display
3
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" on the multi-information display is off.
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Auto power off function
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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
Operation of the engine switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change
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or the engine may not start.
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
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engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the engine.
Electronic key battery depletion
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P. 129
Conditions affecting operation
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P. 152
Note for the entry function
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P. 152
If the engine does not start
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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 84)
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Contact your Lexus dealer.
Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
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displaced out of P.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Steering lock
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After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
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