2013 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 177
2013 Lexus ES 300 Manual
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4-2. Driving procedures
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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When the steering lock cannot be released
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if
the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
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When °Check Access System with Elec. Key± is displayed on the multi-information
display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
→
P. 710
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Operation of the °START STOP ENGINE± switch
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When operating the °START STOP ENGINE± switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the °START
STOP ENGINE± switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and
hold the switch.
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If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the °START STOP
ENGINE± switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the
°START STOP ENGINE± switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting
the engine.
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If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
→
P. 802
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Odometer and trip meter display
When the °START STOP ENGINE± switch is turned off, the odometer or trip meter
display will extinguish after approximately 30 seconds.
°Steering Lock active± will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
°START STOP ENGINE± switch while turning
the steering wheel left and right.