Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 181

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4-2. Driving procedures
Electronic key battery depletion
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P.126
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.143
Notes for the entry function
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P.144
Steering lock function
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● 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, "Push Engine Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-
tion" will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch shortly and firmly 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.
If there is a malfunction in the smart
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entry & start system
If "Entry & Start System Malfunction See
Owner's Manual" is displayed on the multi-
information display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
■ Electronic key battery
P.414
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 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
If the smart entry & start system has been
deactivated in a customized setting, refer to
P.482.
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 resulting 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.
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.