2021 Lexus IS350 stop start

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■Instrument panel
Engine switch .............................................................................................................. P.15
Starting the engine/changing the modes.................................................................... P.15
Emergency stop of the engine ......................................................................................... P.17
When the engine will not start ........................................................................................P.92
Warning messages
*1
Shift lever .................................................................................................................... .P.18
Changing the shift position................................................................................................P.18
Precautions for towing
*1
When the shift lever does not move*1
Meters*1
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light*1
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.86
When a warning light comes on
*1
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.25
Display.......................................................................................................................................P.25
When a warning message is displayed
*1
Pictorial Index
A
B
C
D

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1Check that the parking brake is set.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e 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 hold 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.
1Stop the vehicle.
2Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
3Press the engine switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine

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While the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode, move the shift lever with
the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shif t lever between P and
D, make sure that the vehicle is completely
stopped.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
Automatic Transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied wh en the shift lever is in D, M or N with the
system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or M
to allow smooth start off.
A
B

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■Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only available for compat-
ible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the status of the opening and
closing of a garage door through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only av ailable if the garage door opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device compat ibility, refer to www.homelink.com.)
1Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been completed, if
the garage door opener motor is trained to HomeLink
®, both garage door operation
indicators will flash rapidly (green) and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2- way communication is enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform
2 and 3 within the first 10 presses of the HomeLink®
button after programming has been completed.
2Press a programmed HomeLink® button to operate a garage door.
3Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink® button, after the gara ge door operation
has stopped, press th e “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
Within 5 seconds of the establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door opener mo tor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way
communication is enabled.
■Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already have devices registered
to them can be overwritten:
1With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink® button.
2When the HomeLink® indicator starts flashing (orang e), continue to hold the Home-
Link
® button and perform “Programming HomeLink®” 1 (it takes 20 seconds for the
HomeLink
® indicator to start flashing).
Press the appropriate HomeLink
® button. The HomeLink® indicator light should turn on.
Operating HomeLink®

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What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)Brake system
warning light
(red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure
warning light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning light(Blinking and then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning light
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
(if equipped)
(Canada)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(red or
yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning lightSlip indicator
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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Follow the correction procedures.
Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning
light
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
light
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Illuminates without
blinking)
Tire pressure warning
light
*(flashes)
(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(orange)
LTA indicator
(flashes)
(Canada)
Stop and check.
High coolant temperature
warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.