be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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To prevent the steering lock motor from
overheating, operation of the motor may
be suspended if the engine is turned on
and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating
the engine switch. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
If there is a malfunction in the smart
■
access system with push-button start
If "Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion" is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
Electronic key battery
■
P.297
Operation of the engine switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and
●
firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.
If attempting to restart the engine imme-
●
diately after turning the engine switch off,
the engine may not start in some cases.
After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the
engine.
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Customization
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to P.330.
4-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
When starting the engine
■
Always start the engine while sitting in
the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the
engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
■
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle
is moving, do not lock or open the doors
until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. Activation of the steering lock
in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When starting the engine
■
●
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start
●
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
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
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.157)
3
Shift the shift position to P.
(P.152)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P. (P.152)
4
Press the engine switch.
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