Lexus LS500 2024 - Stopping the Engine

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4-2. Driving procedures
■ Electronic key battery
P.439
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.
● 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.
■ Customization
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to P.475.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.180)
3
Press the P position switch.
(P.174)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter display
will be extinguished (the shift position indi-
cator will be extinguished a few seconds
after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the
meter.
■ Automatic engine shut off feature
● The vehicle is equipped with a feature
that automatically shuts off the engine
when the shift position is in P with the
engine running for an extended period.
● The engine will automatically shut off
after approximately 1 hour if it has been
left running while the shift position is in P.
● The timer for the automatic engine shut
off feature will reset if the brake pedal is
depressed or if the shift position is in a
position other than P.
● After the vehicle is parked, if the door is
locked with the door lock switch (P.99)
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
■ 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.
NOTICE
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
■ 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