4-2. Driving procedures; Engine (ignition) switch- Page 130

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

 and a message will be displayed on 

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be 

started.

4

Press the engine switch shortly and 
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one 

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up 

to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until 

the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine 

switch mode.

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If the engine does not start

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in 

P. The engine may not start if the shift 

lever is displaced out of P.

●

The engine immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (



P.60)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Electronic key battery depletion



P.86

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.98

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Notes for the entry function



P.99

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Steering lock function

●

After turning the engine switch off and 

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the engine 

switch again automatically cancels the 

steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Engine Switch while 

Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-

tion” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Check that the shift lever 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 may 

be suspended if the engine is turned on 

and off repeatedly in a short period of 

time. In this case, refrain from operating 

the engine switch. After about 10 sec-

onds, the steering lock motor will resume 

functioning.

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When “Access System with Elec. Key 

Malfunction See Owner's Manual” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 

immediately.

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic 
key on your person starts the 
engine or changes engine switch 
modes.

Starting the engine