Lexus NX350 2022 - Stopping the Engine

Stopping the engine
Stopping the engine
WARNING
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
succession.
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, however
the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and
brake. Pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Press the P position switch.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
3 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift position
indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
4 Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instrument cluster is
off.
INFORMATION
■ 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 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.
Related Links
Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 182)
Shift position display and how to change the shift position(P. 165)
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