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4-5. Using the driving support systems
tery charging. Operating the engine for a
short while allows the system to recover.
■ If "Stop & Start System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer" is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If the Stop & Start cancel indicator con-
■
tinues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■ When the Stop & Start system is
operating
● Depress the brake pedal and apply the
parking brake when necessary while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system (while the Stop & Start
indicator is on). (Except when the
brake hold system is operating or
when the vehicle comes to a con-
trolled stop while driving with the
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode [if equipped])
● Do not allow anyone to leave the vehi-
cle while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system (while the Stop &
Start indicator is on).
An accident may occur due to the
automatic engine start function.
● Ensure that the engine is not stopped
by the Stop & Start system while the
vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area.
The engine may restart due to the
automatic engine start function, caus-
ing exhaust gases to collect and enter
the vehicle, possibly resulting in death
or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
To ensure the system operates cor-
■
rectly
If any of the following situations occur,
the Stop & Start system may not operate
correctly. Have your vehicle checked by
your Lexus dealer.
While the driver's seat belt is fastened,
●
the driver's and front passenger's seat
belt reminder light flashes.
Even though the driver's seat belt is not
●
fastened, the seat belt reminder light
flashes.
Even though the driver's door is
●
closed, the open door warning is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play and open door warning light
comes on, or the interior light comes
on when the interior light switch is in
the door position.
● Even when the driver's door is opened,
the open door warning is not displayed
on the multi-information display and
open door warning light does not
come on, or the interior light does not
come on when the interior light switch
is in the door position.
Disabling the Stop & Start sys-
tem
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
disable the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will
come on.
Pressing the switch again will enable the
Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start
cancel indicator will go off.