2014 LEXUS RX270 stop start

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565
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
onceSounds
once
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
and lock the
doors again.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic key
being present, or
the electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
Con-
tinuous
(Flashes)
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever
to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
The driver's door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
•When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even
after the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
shift lever in an
incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever
to P and start the
engine.
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569
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
when the shift
lever was not in P.To turn off the
engine, first shift
the shift lever to P
and then turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.

Po w e r w a s t u r n e d
off due to the
automatic power
off function.
Next time when
starting the
engine, increase
the engine speed
slightly and main-
tain that level for
approximately 5
minutes to
recharge the bat-
tery.
Sounds
onceThe electronic key
has a low battery.Replace the elec-
tronic key battery.
(→P. 5 0 1 )
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570
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The driver's door
was opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off and
then the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
put in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without the
engine being
started.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the elec-
tronic key was not
functioning prop-
erly (→P. 5 9 2 ) ,
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
within 10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed. Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-
to-vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension: Be sure to turn off the
height control and stop the engine.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_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:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn 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.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 5 9 4 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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