Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 182

NOTICE
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 Set the parking brake (P.188),
and shift the shift lever to P.
(P.184)
3
Press the engine switch.
4 Release the brake pedal and check
that "ACCESSORY" or "IGNI-
TION ON" is not shown on the
meter.
WARNING
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an
emergency 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.424)
However, do not touch the engine
switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, however, power
assist to the steering will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
● If the engine switch is operated while
the vehicle is running, a warning mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds.
4-2. Driving procedures
● When restarting the engine after an
emergency shutdown, press the
engine switch.
Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing
the engine switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
*
1 Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2 ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
"ACCESSORY" will be displayed on the
meter.
3
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
"IGNITION ON" will be displayed on the
meter.
*
: If the shift lever is in a position other than
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