If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed , consider each of the following points:
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
• There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
• The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures.
• There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
- The starter motor turns over slowly, interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
• The battery may be discharged.
• The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
- The starter motor does not turn over
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electri- cal problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
- The starter motor does not turn over, interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
• One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
• The battery may be discharged.
• There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
See also:
Antenna locatioand effective range
Antenna location
1 Antennas outside cabin
2 Antennas inside cabin
3 Antenna outside luggage
compartment
Effective range (areas withiwhich the electronic key is
detected)
•Whelocking or un ...
Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover
ON/OFF (Hold for a few seconds)
The “RSCA OFF” indicator light turns on. (only when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is in IGNI- TION ON mode).
The roll sensing function for the curtain shie ...
The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate distance
to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Distance display
Corner sensor
Center sensors
Buzzer ope ...