How To Start The Engine - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal
to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device
will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not
fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in "P". If you
need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the
selector lever in "N". A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive
position.
4. For automatic transmission only:Depress the brake
pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off.
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in
"Before cranking".
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system in your engine automatically controls the
proper air–fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot
engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by
turning the key to "START". Release it when the engine starts.
STARTING AND DRIVING
2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready
to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a
few minutes before driving. Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is warming up.
If the engine stalls ...
Simply restart it , using the correct procedure given in normal
starting.
If the engine will not start
See "If your vehicle will not start" on page 267.
NOTICE
D Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
D Do not race a cold engine.
D If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls
frequently, have the engine checked immediately.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)
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