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Old 02-13-20, 07:44 PM
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Hey there guys
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My rx400h (2006) with 200k miles has a new problem I'm confused with.

The car starts without needing to depress the brake? Someone else mentioned this was the brake interlock feature but can't find anyone else, with any other car make even, with this issue.

Any ideas?
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Im pretty sure you dont nned to press the brakes to turn the car on.
Edit.... Sorry just realized i wasnt in the hybrid thread....was answering for 400h
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To start the car, the shift lever must be in the PARK position, but you do not have to step on the brake pedal. In order to move the shift lever out of the PARK position, that is when you must step on the brake pedal.

link to the 2006 RX400H owners manual. It is a downloadable pdf file. Page 410 is about starting.
(you might have to select the vehicle type at the top of the page.)

https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive...anuals?type=om
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Originally Posted by Sfenner13
Hey there guys
reposting this in the correct forum.

My rx400h (2006) with 200k miles has a new problem I'm confused with.

The car starts without needing to depress the brake? Someone else mentioned this was the brake interlock feature but can't find anyone else, with any other car make even, with this issue.

Any ideas?
Glad you found the right forum. You'll get better answers here!!
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