Automatic Engine Shut Off Feature; Stopping The Engine In An Emergency - Lexus UX200 2021 Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Automatic engine shut off feature

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The vehicle is equipped with a feature
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that automatically shuts off the engine
when the shift lever is in P with the engine
running for an extended period.
The engine will automatically shut off
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after approximately 1 hour if it has been
left running while the shift lever is in P.
● The timer for the automatic engine shut
off feature will reset if the brake pedal is
depressed or if the shift lever is in a posi-
tion other than P.
● After the vehicle is parked, if the door is
locked with the door lock switch
(P.100) from the inside or the mechan-
ical key from the outside, the automatic
engine shut off feature will be disabled.
The timer for the automatic engine shut
off feature will be re-enabled if the
driver's door is opened.
Locking the door from outside with the
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engine running
1
With the driver's door open, pull the
driver's door handle and insert the
mechanical key.
2
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise.
3 Pull out the mechanical key and close
the door.
WARNING

Stopping the engine in an emergency

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● 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.354)
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, but the power
assist to these systems will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer and
brake, 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.
● When restarting the engine after an
emergency shutdown, shift the shift
lever to N and press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
When parking
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Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
to enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
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area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
Do not leave the vehicle with the
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engine running for a long time. If such
a situation cannot be avoided, park the
vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the
vehicle interior.