When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention; When The Engine Switch Indicator Flashes In Amber; Stopping The Engine In An Emergency - Lexus GX 460 User Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

When the steering lock cannot be released

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The green indicator light on the engine switch
will flash and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press the engine
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

Steering lock motor overheating prevention

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To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor 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 func-
tioning.

When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber

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The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,
immediately.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
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P. 483
If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
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setting
P. 549
CAUTION
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. Activation of the steering lock in this cir-
cumstance 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. 503)
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, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and
brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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