Lexus LS500, Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
1
Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(

P.162)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2
Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
3 Press and hold the engine 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.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:

The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. (

P.356)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (

P.176)
 There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. (

P.62)

There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.
*
(

P.147)

There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
*
: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position other than P.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency
If the hybrid system will not
start (LC500h)
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation. Check the following and per-
form the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
(

P.143)