2005 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 275
2005 Lexus LX 470 Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING 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 316. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON" position (K) 31x542 NOTICE D Do not race a cold engine. D If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. 251