Driving Procedures; Engine (Ignition) Switch - Lexus IS350 AWD Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly and
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firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
1
Set the parking brake (P. 200), and shift the shift lever to P.
2
Press the engine switch.
3
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.
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