Items To Check Before Contacting A Dealership; The Steering Wheel Cannot Be Turned After The Engine Is Stopped - Lexus NX350 2022 Owner's Manual

9-12. Items to check before contacting a dealership

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
When the steering lock cannot be released,
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"Push Engine Switch while Turning Steering
Wheel in Either Direction" will be displayed
on the multi-information display. Check that
the shift position is in P. Press the engine
switch while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor
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may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
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