Changing Engine Switch Modes; Auto Power Off Function - Lexus RC F Owner's Manual

162 4-2. Driving procedures

Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing
the engine switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
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1 Off
The emergency flashers can be used. The
analog speedometer and the tachometer
will not be illuminated. However, if the wel-
come illumination is operating, the analog
speedometer will illuminate. (Welcome
illumination: P.101)
2 ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
The analog speedometer is illuminated.
3 IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used. The
analog speedometer and the tachometer
will be illuminated.
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: If the shift lever is in a position other than
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P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.

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 (with the engine 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 pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time when the engine is not run-
ning.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
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Do not leave the engine switch in
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ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for long periods of time without
the engine running.
If the analog speedometer is illumi-
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nated and the engine is not running,
the engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch
off. However, if the welcome illumina-
tion is operating, the analog speedom-
eter will be illuminated even though
the engine switch is off. (Welcome illu-
mination: P.101)
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. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch off:
1 Check that the parking brake is set.