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4-2. Driving procedures

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Driving

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

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P.308

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Operation of the engine switch

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If the switch is not pressed shortly and 

firmly, the engine switch mode may not 

change or the engine may not start.

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If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off, 

the engine may not start in some cases. 

After turning the engine switch off, please 

wait a few seconds before restarting the 

engine.

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If the smart access system with 

push-button start has been deactivated 

by a customized setting



P.351

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Set the parking brake (



P.139), 

and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the engine switch.

4

Release the brake pedal and check 
that the display on the meters is off.

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Automatic engine shut off feature

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The vehicle is equipped with a feature 

that automatically shuts off the engine 

when the shift lever is in P with the engine 

running for an extended period.

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The engine will automatically shut off 

after approximately 1 hour if it has been 

left running while the shift lever is in P.

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The timer for the automatic engine shut 

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is 

depressed or if the shift lever is in a posi-

tion other than P.

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After the vehicle is parked, if the door is 

locked with the door lock switch (



P.92) 

from the inside or the mechanical key 

from the outside, the automatic engine 

shut off feature will be disabled. The timer 

for the automatic engine shut off feature 

will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is 

opened.

WARNING

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When starting the engine

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 result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle 

is moving, do not lock or open the doors 

until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steering lock 

in this circumstance may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start 

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle 

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction 

with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such 

as the switch sticking slightly, there may 

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus 

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine