L-TT-0113-13

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2013-2014
2013
2013-2014
GS350
LS600H
GS450H
2013-2014
2013
2013
ES350
LS460
LX570
CONDITION
The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering
wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
HINT: The above listed vehicles are not equipped with an LED indicator on the "ENGINE START
STOP" or "POWER" switch, and instead will display a message reading "Steering Lock
Engaged" in the event that the steering lock actuator is unable to disengage from the steering
column.
If the operator attempts to ready-on or start the vehicle while there is tension on the steering lock
actuator, it will not be able to fully disengage when the "ENGINE START STOP" or "POWER" switch is
depressed. This condition will cause the vehicle message center to display the "Steering Lock
Engaged" error message and the vehicle will fail to ready-on or start.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Gently move the steering wheel from side-to-side to relax tension on the steering lock actuator. Once
the steering lock actuator is free to disengage, the vehicle will be able to successfully ready-on.
Additional information may be found in the vehicle owner's manual.
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Expires on
Ver. 2.1 0412812011 L
05/20/2015
Rev2
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