2013 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 176

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4-2. Driving procedures

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION

ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P,

the °START STOP ENGINE± switch will automatically turn off. However, this func-

tion cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with

the °START STOP ENGINE± switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for

long periods of time when the engine is not running.

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Electronic key battery depletion

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P. 134

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Conditions affecting operation

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P. 130

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Notes for the entry function

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P. 131

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If the engine does not start

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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

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P. 80)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift

lever is displaced out of P. °Shift to P position to Start± will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

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Steering lock

After turning the °START STOP ENGINE± switch off and opening and closing the

doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating

the °START STOP ENGINE± switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.