2002 Lexus GS 430 Owners Manual - Page 194

STARTING AND DRIVING If you leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.* PARKING BRAKE NOTE: *The volume or interval of beep sound can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. 31G003c 31G002 1 2 "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The ignition key can be removed only at this position. To turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position, you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set. See "Engine immobiliser system" on page 11. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the "LOCK" position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to "ACC". 177 To set: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. To release: Pull the parking brake release lever. Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. CAUTION Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully released and that the parking brake reminder light is off.