Starting The Engine - Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

Starting the engine

Modes can be switched by pressing the engine switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person. (The engine can be started in any mode by
operating the switch at the same time as depressing the brake pedal or
clutch pedal.)
■ Changing engine switch mode
■

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 1
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
STEP 2
Sit in the driver' s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
STEP 3
The engine switch indicator turns green.
Press the engine switch.
STEP 4
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 1
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
STEP 2
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
STEP 3
The engine switch indicator turns green.
Press the engine switch.
STEP 4
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OFF mode
ACC mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
IG-ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.