1999 Lexus RX 300 User Guide 1 - Page 183

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.* NOTE: *The volume or interval of beep sound can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. PARKING BRAKE 31R004 31R003a To set: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The ignition key can be removed only at this position. You must push in the key to turn it from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. The selector lever must be put in the "P" position before turning the key to the "LOCK" position. Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set. See "Engine immobiliser system" on page 10. 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". To release: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. 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. 168