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4-5. Using the driving support systems
"For Climate Control"
• The air conditioning system is being used.
• The windshield defogger has been
turned on.
"Battery Charging"
• The battery charge may be low.
 The system will be enabled after the
engine runs to sufficiently charge the bat-
tery.
When the buzzer sounds
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If the driver's door is opened when the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem and the shift lever is in D, a buzzer will
sound and the Stop & Start system indicator
will flash. To stop the buzzer, close the
driver's door.
The Stop & Start system protection
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function
● When the volume of the audio system is
excessively high, sound output from the
audio system may suddenly be cut off in
order to reduce battery consumption. To
prevent the audio system from being cut
off, keep the volume of audio system at a
moderate level. If the audio system has
been cut off, turn the engine switch off,
wait for 3 seconds or more and then turn
it to ACC or ON to re-enable the audio
system.
● The audio system may not be activated if
the battery terminals are disconnected
and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn
the engine switch off and then repeat the
following operation twice to activate the
audio system normally.
• Turn the engine switch to ON and then to
off.
Replacing the battery
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P.517
If the Stop & Start cancel indicator
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flashes continuously
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If "Stop & Start System Malfunction
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Visit Your Dealer" is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■ When the Stop & Start system is
operating
Make sure to disable the Stop & Start
system while the vehicle is in a poorly
ventilated area. If not disabled, the
engine may be automatically restarted
unexpectedly, causing exhaust gases to
collect and enter the vehicle, possibly
resulting in death or a serious health haz-
ard.
● Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system (while the Stop & Start indica-
tor is on). An accident may occur due
to the automatic engine start function.
● Depress the brake pedal and apply the
parking brake when necessary while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system (while the Stop & Start
indicator is on).
NOTICE
To ensure the system operates cor-
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rectly
If any of the following situations occur,
the Stop & Start system may not operate
correctly. Have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
● While the driver's seat belt is fastened,
the driver's and front passenger's seat
belt reminder light flashes.
● Even though the driver's seat belt is not
fastened, the driver's and front passen-
ger's seat belt reminder light does not
illuminate.