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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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
■Electric motor (traction motor) and inverter
If the message “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■ Ga
soline engine
If the needle of the engine co olant temper
ature gauge enters the
red zone, the gasoline engine has probably overheated.
Observe the following steps: Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn of
f the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: 
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 362 )
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: 
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the hybrid s
ystem.
If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the hybrid system immed iately and call y
our local
Lexus dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled do
wn sufficiently, check
the coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The message “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●The engine coolant temperatur e gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the hybrid
system is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot. 
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer -
gency measure if coolant is
una
vailable. ( P. 4 8 4 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos -
sible.
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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 436
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ......................................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 455, 456
If you lose your keys......................... 468
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................427
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 478
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ................ 475
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 469
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment ....................................... 361
Hood........................................................ 358
How to start the hybrid system
.....101
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
Overheating......................................... 475
Power switch .......................................... 101
Engine compartment cover ............. 362
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge.........................................................110
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 484
Checking ............................................... 368
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 174 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 483
Checking............................................... 363
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 162
Event data recorder ............................ 428
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mats .................................................. 331
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 370
Washer.................................................... 374
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 123
Wattage ................................................. 488
Foot light .................................................. 308
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory .................. 36
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ................................................ 110
Gas station information ................. 520
Information ........................................... 489
Refueling ................................................... 58
Messages .............................................. 450
Fuel filler door ........................................... 58
Fuses .......................................................... 395
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 432
Low fuel level....................................... 432
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 431
Master warning light ........................ 433
Open door ........................................... 432
Pre-collision system ......................... 432
Seat belt reminder light .................. 433
SRS airbags ............................................ 431
Tire pressure warning light........... 433
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 442
Brake Assist (BA) .............................. 442
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................................... 440
Engine oil level .................................... 445
Engine oil maintenance.................. 445
Engine oil pressure............................ 437
Headlight ............................................... 438
Hill-start assist control...................... 442
Hood ....................................................... 443
Hybrid system .......................... 437, 447
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................. 439, 446, 451
Moon roof ............................................. 444
Open door ........................................... 443
Parking brake ...................................... 444
Pre-Collision System .......... 439, 446
Refueling ................................................ 450
Rear lights system ............................. 438
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 452
Steering lock ............................ 439, 454
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 438, 446
TRAC (Traction control 
system) .................................................442 Trunk ........................................................
444
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................. 442
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) .................................. 442
Washer fluid ......................................... 444
Washer Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking  before winter ......................................174
Switch......................................................... 124
Washing and waxing ........................... 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 170
Load limits ............................................... 173
Weight.................................................... 480
Wheels ..................................................... 389
Window glasses ...................................... 52
Window lock switch ............................... 52
Windows Power windows ..................................... 52
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer ..................................................... 124
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 176
Windshield wipers .............................. 124
Winter driving tips .................................. 174
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 23
Replacing the battery....................... 393
WMA disc ............................................... 224