Lexus RX350 2023 Manual page 195

Conditions affecting operation
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P.127
Note for the entry function
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P.127
When "Access System with Elec.Key
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malfunction See owner's manual" is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■ Electronic key battery
P.460
■ Operation of the engine switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and
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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.
Customization
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If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to P.510.
WARNING
When starting the engine
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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.
NOTICE
When starting the engine
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Do not race a cold engine.
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If the engine becomes difficult to start
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or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
4-2. Driving procedures
■ 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
Set the parking brake. (P.204)
3
Press the P position switch.
(P.199)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter display
will be extinguished (the shift position indi-
cator will be extinguished a few seconds
after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and check
that ACC or ON is not shown on
the meter.
When the shift control system malfunc-
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tions
If the shift control system is malfunctioning,
when attempting to turn the engine switch
off, it may not be able to be turned off. In this
situation, it may be possible to turn the
engine switch off by applying the parking
brake and then operating the engine switch.
If there is a malfunction in the system, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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 position is in P with the
engine running for an extended period.
● The engine will automatically shut off
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