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Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly r
aised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tir
e.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 1 0 1), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start ev en if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electr
onic key battery may be discharged. ( P. 1 8 )
● Ther
e may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● Ther
e may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● Ther
e may be a malfunction in the hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys -
tem.
( P. 6 2 )
■ The interior lights and headlights ar
e dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12 v
olt battery may be discharged. ( P. 471)
● The 12 v
olt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor -
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 v
olt battery terminals may be discon -
nected.
● The 12 v
olt battery may be discharged. ( P. 471)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12
volt battery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Lexus Customer
Ser
vice.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps
below.
Open the trunk using the mechanical key. ( P. 4 6 9 )
Connecting the jumper cables. If required, remove all vent pl ugs fr
om the booster battery. Lay a
cloth over the open vents on the booster batter
y. (This helps reduce
the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second v
ehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal or your vehicle. Start the engine of the second v
ehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that le
vel for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the door s with the po
wer switch “OFF”.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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■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
STEP7
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CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●If the battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6 12.8V Fully charged
12.2 12.4V Half charged
11.8 12.0V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85
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Light bulbs
A: D4S high-intensity discharge bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: HB4 halogen bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)D4S35A
Headlights (high beam)HB360B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights5D
Fog lightsHB451E
Front side marker light1945D
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights92116D
Trunk light5F
InteriorVanity lights8D
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
a
ccommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If premium gasoline is not available
If this premium fuel is not available, you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane
R
ating of 87 or so (Research Octane Number 91).
The use of such gasoline may cause the engine to knock or drastically reduce out -
put to protect itself while driving with a heav y
load. To avoid this, refill the tank with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
ar
e using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Your vehicle must use on ly unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane R
ating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. an d CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.