Lexus RC 350 2019 Owner's Manual page 169

functioning.
When "Smart Entry & Start System
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Malfunction See Owner's Manual" is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Electronic key battery
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P.333
Operation of the engine switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and
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firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.
If attempting to restart the engine imme-
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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
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If the smart entry & start system has been
deactivated in a customized setting, refer to
P.380.
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
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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.
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4-2. Driving procedures
NOTICE
When starting the engine
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Do not race a cold engine.
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If the engine becomes difficult to start
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or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
Symptoms indicating a malfunction
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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.
2 Set the parking brake (P.175),
and shift the shift lever to P.
3 Press the engine switch.
4 Release the brake pedal and check
that the display on the meters is off.
WARNING
Stopping the engine in an emergency
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If you want to stop the engine in an emer-
gency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the engine switch for more than
2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession. (P.340)
However, do not touch the engine switch
while driving except in an emergency.
Turning the engine off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or braking con-
trol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficult
to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
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