2010 Lexus HS250h lock

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning messa ge is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the follo
wing warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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Indicates a malfunction in the P position control
A buzzer also sounds.
In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work. 
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be
possible to turn the “POWER ” switch off. If this hap-
pens, applying the parking brake will enable the
switch to be turned off.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system A buzzer also sounds.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “POWER”
switch off.
Tu r n t h e
“POWER” switch
off and lock the
doors again.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key was
not functioning
normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
(Flashes)
The driver’s door
was opened while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
“POWER” switch.
Change the shift
position to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
“POWER” switch.
• Change the shift position to P.
• Bring the elec- tronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-
button start while
the electronic key
was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from
the vehicle and
lock the doors
again.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Con-
tinuous
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to lock
either front door
by opening a door
and putting the
inside lock button
into the lock posi-
tion, then closing
the door by pull-
ing on the outside
door handle with
the electronic key
still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from
the vehicle and
lock the doors
again.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
(Flashes)
•When the doors were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even
after the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“POWER” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
with the shift posi-
tion in N.Change the shift
position to P and
start the hybrid
system.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
Doors
Use the mechanical key (P
. 39)
in order to perform the following
oper
ations (driver’s door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and 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 and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
( 
P. 4 9 ) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
r
emote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure
below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tr u n kTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “POWER” switch modes and starting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electr
onic key to the
“POWER” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec -
tronic key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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.
■When the 12-volt battery is discharged
●The hybrid system may not start. (P. 4 3 4 )
●If the 12-volt battery is depleted with the shift position in P, it will not be possible
to shift out of P. In this case, the vehi cle cannot be towed without lifting both
front wheels because the front wheels are locked by the parking lock. 
(  P. 4 8 3 )
●When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system, depress the
brake pedal, and confirm that it is poss ible to shift into each shift position.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover and reinstall
the fuse box cover.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your
L
exus dealer as soon as possible.