Lexus IS350 AWD Owner's Manual page 188

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4-2. Driving procedures
Auto power off function
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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
Automatic engine shut off feature
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The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the
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shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended period.
The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has been left run-
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ning while the shift lever is in P.
The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake pedal is
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depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.
After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (P. 126)
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from the inside or the mechanical key from the outside, the automatic engine shut off
feature will be disabled. The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will be re-
enabled if the driver's door is opened.
Electronic key battery depletion
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P. 121
Conditions affecting operation
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P. 137
Notes for the entry function
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P. 138
If the engine does not start
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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
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displaced out of P.
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 76)
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Contact your Lexus dealer.
Steering lock
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After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be released
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"Steering Wheel Lock Press Engine Switch
while Turning Wheel" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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