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4-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1
Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.161)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2
Check that the shift lever is in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
4
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine
switch mode.
Engine switch illumination
■
According to the situation, the engine
switch illumination operates as follows.
When a front door is opened, or the
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engine switch mode is changed from
ACC or ON to OFF, the engine switch
illumination slowly blinks.
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When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the engine switch illumination rapidly
blinks.
When the engine switch is in ACC or
●
ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-
nates.
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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not
●
have been deactivated. (P.61)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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If a message related to start-up is shown
on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
The smart access system with push-but-
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ton start may not be operating properly.
(P.385)
If the door is unlocked with the mechani-
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cal key, the engine cannot be started
using the smart access system with push-
button start. Refer to P.385to start the
engine. However, if the electronic key is
carried inside the vehicle and the doors
are locked P.100, the engine can be
started.
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Electronic key battery depletion
P.94
Conditions affecting operation
■
P.115
Note for the entry function
■
P.116
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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.
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