Lexus RX350 2023, Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Stopping the engine
While driving with the D shift position
selected, depress the brake pedal and
stop the vehicle. The engine will stop
automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop & Start
indicator will illuminate.
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Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal. The engine
will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start
indicator will turn off.
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When the brake hold system is
operating

When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, if the brake
pedal is released the engine will
remain stopped.
 If the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine will
restart.
 While the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, if the engine is
restarted, the brake hold system will
continue to apply the brakes, unless
the operation conditions of the
brake hold system are no longer
met. (
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P.207)
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When the dynamic radar cruise
control is operating

When the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control, the
engine will stop automatically even
though the brake pedal is not
depressed.

When the preceding vehicle starts
off, the engine will restart automati-
cally.

If the engine is restarted by the Stop
& Start system while the vehicle is
stopped by the dynamic radar
cruise control, the vehicle will
remain stopped.
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
disable the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illu-
minate.
Pressing the switch again will enable the
Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start
Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system stops and
starts the engine according to
brake pedal or shift lever operation
when the vehicle is stopped, such as
at a stoplight, intersection, etc., in
order to improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution caused by
the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operation
Disabling the Stop & Start sys-
tem