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Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (
P. 2 1 8 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 1 7 )
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that th e display on the instrument cluster is
off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) Off
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The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other thanP when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to OFF.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is displayed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on the multi-information display is off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.
■Operation of the engine switch
●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not
change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediat ely after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 112
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 1 3 4
■Note for the entry function
P. 1 3 5
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 76 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time without the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is disp layed on the multi-information display,
the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off.
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is
stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode, battery discharge may occur.
■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 immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfun ction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, there may be a malf unction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-
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Automatic transmission
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system
to select a gear suitable for the driving
conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.
*2: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges us ing paddle shift switches, you can control
engine braking forces.
*3: Selecting shift ranges using S mode rest ricts the upper limit of the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces , and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift positionPurpose and condition
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1 or temporary shift range selection driving*2
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Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 585)
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Sets the parking brake
The parking brake indicator light will
come on. (
P. 2 1 8 )
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake
Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
goes off.
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the pa rking brake switch.
●When the engine switch is not in IGNI TION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releas ing) is not available.
■If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on
and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
cator light will stay on for about 15 seco nds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off , the message will be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer sounds.
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.
Manual mode
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e A
The daytime running lights
turn off.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights ( P. 222)
and all lights listed above
turn on and off automati-
cally. (When the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.)
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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Ty p e BThe daytime running lights
turn on. ( P. 222)
The side marker, parking
tail, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on.
The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights ( P. 222) and so on
turn on and off automati-
cally (when the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center position
to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on
or off.
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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