2012 Lexus IS220d stop start

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Using a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by
a flat bed truck, it should be
tied down at the locations
shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Fuel pump shut off system (IS250 only)
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system
is activated.
Turn “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode or OFF.
Restart the engine.
STEP1
STEP2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Indicates that the trunk
is not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not
fully closed (with the
vehicle having reached
a speed of 5 km/h [3
mph]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver's
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed of
5 km/h [3 mph]).
Release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 sec-
onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being pres-
ent, or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present. *
Once3
times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Once3
times
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the shift lever in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed (with
the shift lever
out of in P, the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 435)
Once
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
ACCESSORY
mode with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
(Vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice
to ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
depressing the
clutch pedal.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

5
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE

(Flashing)
Indicates that
the steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch.Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch again
while turning
the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
Once
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
Indicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate properly.
P. 5 2 1

(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in N.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and
clutch pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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