Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 2AD-FHV STARTING
ENTRY AND START SYSTEM - ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGE FUNCTION |
Check the function of the engine switch.
Start function has different power source mode patterns to suit the clutch pedal condition.
Clutch Pedal | Power Source Mode Pattern |
Depressed | When the engine switch is pushed once. off → engine start on (ACC) → engine start on (IG) → engine start |
Not depressed | Each time the engine switch is pushed. off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off |
- | When the engine switch is pushed in the on (IG) condition (engine running). on (IG) → off |
Check if power source mode changes without pressing the engine switch.
With power source mode on (ACC), wait for at least 1 hour. Check that power source mode changes from on (ACC) to off automatically.
2. CHECK INDICATOR CONDITION |

Check the indicator on the engine switch.
Check that the engine switch indicator turns on and changes color according to the table below.
Power Source Mode/Condition | Indicator Light Condition | |
Clutch pedal released | Clutch pedal depressed | |
off | OFF | Turns ON (Green) (Key ID matches vehicle) |
on (ACC, IG) | Turns ON (Amber) | Turns ON (Green) |
Engine running | OFF | OFF |
Steering lock not unlocked | Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. |
System malfunction | Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. |
Clutch start switch malfunction | Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. | Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. |
LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20