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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
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Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine
switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
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Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. (P.333)
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Alarm (if equipped)
Except for GCC countries
*
, Jordan, Leba-
non, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Macau
and Chile:
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
*
: Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, Bah-
rain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and
Kuwait
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Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step
3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(P.168)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
(P.91)
2 Open the hood. (P.311)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine
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