2019 Lexus ES350 engine start

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■Instrument panel
Engine switch .............................................................................................................. P.16
Starting the engine/changing the mode............................................................... P.16, 17
Emergency stop of the engine .........................................................................................P.18
When the engine will not start ........................................................................................P.92
Warning messages
*1
Shift lever .................................................................................................................... .P.19
Changing the shift position................................................................................................ P.19
Precautions against towing
*1
When the shift lever does not move*1
Meters*1
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights*1
Warning lights/indicator lights .......................................................................................P.87
When the warning lights come on
*1
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.26
Display.......................................................................................................................................P.26
When the warning messages are displayed
*1
Pictorial Index
A
B
C
D

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1Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Holding the driver’s door
handle for approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock all
the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 16.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.23)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Check that the shif t lever is in P
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary
to press and ho ld the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine

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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving condi-
tions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving. You
can choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle shift
switches.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges,
controls engine braking force, an d prevents unnecessary upshifting.
To drive using temporary shift ra nge selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operatin g the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will
be displayed in the meter.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (  P.21)
Selecting shift ranges in the D position

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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the menu screen, and
then select “Trip Information” or “History”.
■Trip information
If a screen other than “Trip Information” is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range
■History
If a screen other than “History” is displayed, select “History”. Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consumption
data
Fuel Consumption Screen
You can view the status of your fuel consumption information on the multi-information dis-
play and Center Display.
12.3-inch display model: The consumption scre en can be displayed on the side display.
For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Consumption
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E

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What to do if...
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Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
pushbutton start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the engine switch
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Opening the trunk
Starting the engine
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replace the battery wi th a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.

What to do if...
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Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. (P.16)
If the engine will not start
Brake pedal
If the engine still does no t start, see the “OWNER’S MA NUAL” for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.