Lexus ES350 Service Manual page 155

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 resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
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If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until
the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this cir-
cumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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 succes-
sion. (P. 469)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. 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.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
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periods of time without the engine running.
If "POWER ON" is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine switch is
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not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is
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stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode, battery discharge may occur.
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 or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked
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by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
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If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
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