Starting The Engine - Lexus 2008 ES350 Owner's Manual

Starting the engine

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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 START STOP" switch indicator turns green.
STEP 4
If the engine does not start
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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 70)
When the "ENGINE START STOP" switch indicator flashes
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The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
Auto power OFF function
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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift lever
in P, the "ENGINE START STOP" switch will automatically turn off.
2-1. Driving procedures
Press the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch.
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