Lexus LS500 2024 - Engine (Ignition) Switch; Starting the Engine; Driving Procedures

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4-2.Driving pro cedures
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.180)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 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.
3 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.
■ Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the engine
switch illumination operates as follows.
● When driver’s door or front passenger’s
door is opened, or the engine switch
mode is changed from ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode to off, the engine
switch light will illuminate dimly.
● When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the engine switch light will illuminate
brightly.
● When the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, the
engine switch illumination illuminates.
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. (P.61)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is shown
on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
● If the door is unlocked with the mechani-
cal key, the engine cannot be started
using the smart access system with
push-button start. Refer to P.475to start
the engine. However, if the electronic key
is carried inside the vehicle and the doors
are locked (P.99), the engine can be
started.
■ If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the
smart access system with push-button start.
Refer to P.478to restart the engine.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P.90
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.110
■ Notes for the entry function
P.111
■ When “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed on
the multi-information display
P.194
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