Operation Of The Engine Switch; When Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine In An Emergency - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Operation of the engine switch

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When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
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pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not
change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
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engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a
few seconds before restarting the engine.
If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated by a customized
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setting
P. 579
WARNING

When starting the engine

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Always start the engine while sitting in the driver' s seat. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
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If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until
the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. The steering lock function will activate
and this may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

Stopping the engine in an emergency

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If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold
the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succes-
sion. (P. 541)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning
the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however,
power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly,
so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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