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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g  m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The trunk is not fully 
closed. flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully 
closed (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
The moon roof is not fully 
closed (with the power 
switch “OFF” and the 
driver’s door opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
The parking brake is still 
engaged (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of more than 3 mph [5 
km/h]).
Release the parking 
brake.
The washer fluid level is 
low.Add washer fluid.
The hybrid system has 
overheated.Stop and check.  
(  P.  4 7 5 ) 

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When the electronic key battery is discharged
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
DoorsUsing the mechanical key in order 
to per
form the following opera -
tions:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof 
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks 
the driver's door. Turning the key 
once again unlocks the other 
doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof 
(turn and hold)
Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If the electronic key battery is di scharged, the doors and trunk can be 
opened by the mechanical key. The hybrid system can be still started by fol
-
lowing the procedure.  

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a 
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. ( P.  3 7 2 )
Also, the following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r  w i n d o w s  (P.  5 3 )
●Moon roof (P.  5 6)
●Variable gear ratio steering (P.  1 5 1 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P.  3 7 7 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P.  1 5 1)
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the 
power switch to the “IG-ON” mo de, then start the vehicle’s 
hybrid system.
Make sure the “READY” light co mes on. If the light does not 
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the vehicle’s hybrid system has started, remove the 
jumper cables in the exact reverse or
 der in which they were 
connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have  the v
 ehicle checked at your Lexus 
dealer as soon as possible.
STEP5
STEP6
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6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Production options 
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production 
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the 
standard items which they replace, not previously 
considered in curb weight or accessory weight, 
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, 
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight 
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand, 
and/or model name molding that is higher or 
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire  that has a particular side that must always face 
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in 
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation 
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly 
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter 
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by 
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges 

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof 
(
P.  5 5 )  
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is 
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control 
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless 
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic 
light control 
system 
(
P.  1 2 0 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e  e l a p s e d  b e f o r e  
headlights automatically 
turn off after doors are 
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF* 

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r  w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P.  5 3
Moon roofP.  5 6
Variable gear ratio 
steeringP.  1 5 1
Intuitive parking assistP.  1 5 1
Engine oil maintenance 
data• After changing engine oilP.  3 6 6
Tire pressure warning 
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles  differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation  pressure by changing traveling speed 
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P.  3 7 7
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the 12 volt battery, the 
hybrid system may not start. (
 P.  3 7 2 ) Also, the following items must be 
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 87
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 83
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 88
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 75
Child restraint system ........................ 80
Child-protectors.................................... 27
How your child should wear  
the seatbelt ........................................... 45
Installing child restraints .................... 83
Moon roof ................................................. 57
Power window lock switch .............. 52
Power window precautions............ 54
Removed electronic key battery  
precautions ....................................... 394
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 43
Seat belt precautions...........................46
Seat heater precautions ..... 324, 326
Trunk ............................................................ 33
Cigarette lighter .................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Clock........................................................... 319
Coin holder .............................................. 314
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 369
Console box ............................................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 475Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 127
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 130
Cup holders ............................................. 315
Curtain shield airbags............................ 69
Customizable features ...................... 500
Daytime running light system ............. 121
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension............................................... 480
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-informatio n display
 ..................117
Touch screen ........................................ 182
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message ............................. 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 355
Door courtesy lights ........................... 308
Door pocket............................................. 316
Doors
Door lock .................................................. 26
Rear door child protector ................ 27
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 433
Driving Correct posture..................................... 67
Procedures .............................................. 94
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery ............................... 393
When the electronic key battery  
is discharged.................................... 469
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Alphabetical index
Turn signal lever ..................................108
Vanity lights ........................................... 318
Wattage................................................. 488
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 355
General maintenance ....................... 351
Maintenance data............................. 480
Maintenance requirements .......... 349
Meter Instrument panel light control .......... 111
Meters ........................................................ 110
Micro dust and pollen removal  
mode ........................................................ 194
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 49
Side mirror heater ............................... 199
Side mirrors ............................................. 50
Vanity mirrors....................................... 318
Moon roof ................................................... 55
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
 ................117
Odometer................................................... 110
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 363
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 58
Hood........................................................ 358
Trunk ........................................................... 30
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 50
Driving position memory.................. 36
Outside temperature display........... 320
Overhead console ................................ 313
Overheating, Engine .......
 ......................475 Parking brake..........................................
109
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 163
Personal lights........................................ 309
Power meter.............................................. 110
Power outlet ........................................... 323
Power windows ........................................ 52
Radar cruise control............................. 130
Radiator .................................................... 369
Radio .........
..................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ................. 158
Rear window defogger ........................ 199
Replacing  Electronic key battery ..................... 393
Fuses ........................................................ 395
Light bulbs .............................................. 413
Reporting safety defects for  
U.S.A. owners .....................................508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 43
Automatic Locking Retractor  
(ALR) ....................................................... 44
Child restraint system  
installation ............................................. 83
Cleaning and maintaining  
the seat belts .....................................347
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