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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist malfunction.
The malfunctioning sensor is shown flashing on the
display.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist is
dirty or covered with ice.Clean the sensor.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The PCS is not currently
functional.
• Clean the grille and the
sensor.
• This message appears
when the pre-collision
system is hot. In this case,
wait until the system
cools down.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The radar cruise control
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice.
Clean the sensor.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.
Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●Enhanced VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●VGRS
●VDIM
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Rear view monitor system
●Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
●AV S
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12 volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■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. 4 7 1 )
Also, the intuitive parking assist must be initialized. (
P. 555)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “POWER” switch is
OFF.
Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the
“POWER” switch to the ON mode, then start the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Make sure the “READY” light comes 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 order in which they were
connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7
STEP8
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Vehicle specifications
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist
• After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 5 5
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 4 6 4
Tire pressure warning
system• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
P. 4 7 7
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 597
Battery
12 volt battery ...................................... 470
Checking ............................................... 470
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery) .............................. 28
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 578
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 233
Bluetooth
® audio ................................... 321
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 345
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 468
Parking brake ........................................159
Brake assist ............................................... 214
Care
Exterior ....................................................442
Interior..................................................... 445
Seat belts ............................................... 446
Cargo capacity ..................................... 228
Cargo hooks ............................................ 421
CD player/changer ............................ 282
Chains........................................................234
Child-protectors ......................................56
Child restraint system
Definition.................................................. 124
Installation................................................ 128
Installing CRS with lower
anchors ................................................. 129
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........131
Installing CRS with top straps .......135Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 114
Battery precautions ............. 472, 580
Child restraint system ........................124
Child-protectors ...................................56
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................ 78
Installing child restraints................... 128
Moon roof precautions...................... 93
Power window lock switch .............. 87
Power window precautions ............89
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 495
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 76
Seat belt precautions .......................... 79
Seat heater precautions.................. 414
Trunk precautions................................. 62
Cigarette lighter....................................... 411
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................445
Seat belts ................................................446
Clock ........................................................ 408
Coin holder .............................................403
Compass .................................................. 429
Condenser ..............................................468
Console box ............................................ 401
Cooling system
Engine overheating............................ 581
Cruise control
Cruise control......................................... 181
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 185
Cup holders ............................................404
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 107
Customizable features ........................ 615
B
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Horn ............................................................ 160
Hybrid system ........................................... 24
Emergency shut off system ............. 29
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ..................................................... 29
High voltage components ............... 28
Power meter ........................................... 161
Power (ignition) switch.................... 150
Identification
Engine .................................................... 590
Electric motor..................................... 590
Vehicle ................................................... 589
Ignition switch
Power switch ........................................ 150
Illuminated entry system ....................395
I/M test ......................................................453
Immobilizer system ................................. 99
Indicator lights......................................... 165
Initialization
Items to initialize ................................... 621
Inside rear view mirror ..........................83
Instrument panel light control........... 162
Interior lights
Interior lights......................................... 396
Wattage.................................................. 597
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 197
Jack
Positioning a floor jack....................458
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 560
Jack handle ............................................. 560Keyless entry ............................................. 53
Keys
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................... 575
If you lose your keys .........................574
Key number plate..................................36
Keys..............................................................36
Mechanical key ......................................36
Power (ignition) switch ....................150
Wireless remote control key...........53
Lexus Link System................................ 433
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................ 514
Wattage ................................................. 597
Light sensitive optitron meter............163
Lights
Fog light switch .................................... 174
Headlights switch.................................. 171
Interior lights list ................................. 395
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 514
Turn signal lever...................................158
Vanity lights.......................................... 407
Wattage ................................................. 597
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 454
General maintenance..................... 450
Maintenance data .............................588
Maintenance requirements.......... 448
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 162
Meters......................................................... 161
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 264
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K
L
M
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................................... 407
Wattage.................................................. 597
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 407
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 215
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 215
Vehicle identification number ........ 589
Vehicle load limits ................................ 232
Ventilators ................................................ 413
Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 534
Downshifting .......................................... 157
Open door ..........................................536
Seat belt reminder.............................536
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system...................535
Brake system ....................................... 534
Charging system ............................... 534
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................535
Electronically
controlled brake system .............535
Low fuel level .......................................536
Malfunction indicator lamp...........535
Master warning light ........................ 537
Open door ...........................................536
Pre-collision system .........................535
Seat belt reminder light ..................536
SRS airbags ..........................................535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake assist .......................................... 535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar
cruise control ................................... 546
Engine oil level.................................... 549
Engine oil maintenance..................550
Engine oil pressure........................... 544
Headlight ............................................... 545
Hood ....................................................... 548
Hybrid system...........................544, 551
Intuitive parking
assist ............................ 545, 545, 555
Moon roof............................................. 549
Open door ........................................... 548
Parking brake...................................... 549
Pre-collision system............ 546, 550
Refueling ................................................ 554
Rear lights system ............................. 545
Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 556
Steering lock...............535, 545, 558
Trunk........................................................ 549
VGRS ......................................................547
Washer fluid ........................................ 549V
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