2004 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 415

STARTING AND DRIVING HOW TO START THE ENGINE Cranking hold function Once you turn the ignition key to "START" position and release it, the cranking hold function continues to crank the engine in "ON" position until it starts. The function stops cranking the engine after about 25 seconds maximum if the engine has not started yet. When you crank the engine again, wait a few seconds and restart it. If you hold the key in "START" position, the function will keep cranking for about 30 seconds maximum. Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to "START" position, then release it. Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up, drive with smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting. If the engine will not start...See "If your vehicle will not start" on page 481. Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Put the selector lever in "P". If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the selector lever in "N". A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position. 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off. NOTICE D Do not race a cold engine. D If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. 392