2010 Lexus HS250h maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operat-
ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system ............................................. 314
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player .......... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ......... 322
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ............................................... 327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone 
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for 
cellular phones .......................... 328
Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phones) ................. 332
Making a phone call ................... 340
Setting a cellular phone ............. 345
Security and system setup ....... 350
Using the phone book................ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 360
•Interior lights ................................ 361
• Personal lights ............................. 361 3-6. Using the storage features
List of s
torage features............... 363
• Glove box .................................... 364
• Console box ................................ 365
• Cup holders................................. 367
• Bottle holders ............................. 369
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 371
Vanity mirrors ................................ 372
Clock ................................................. 373
Power outlets ................................. 374
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ..................................... 375
Armrest ............................................ 377
Rear sunshade ............................... 378
Floor mat......................................... 380
Trunk compartment 
features........................................... 381
Garage door opener................. 383
Compass........................................... 391
Safety Connect ............................ 395
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ................... 406
4Maintenance and care

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4-2. MaintenanceMaintenance 
requirements.............................. 409
General maintenance ................... 411
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ....................................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ................................... 416
Hood................................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack............... 420
Engine compartment.................. 422
12-volt battery................................ 433
Tires ................................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 448
Air conditioning filter................. 450
Electronic key battery ................ 453
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................ 455
Headlight aim 
(LED headlights) ....................... 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 469 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 482
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ............................................ 483
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................ 489
Event data recorder.................... 490
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on 
or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ......................................... 492
If a warning message is 
displayed........................................ 501
If you have a flat tire...................... 521
If the hybrid system will not 
start ................................................ 530
If you lose your keys .................... 532
If the electronic key does 
not operate prop erly ............... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery 
is discharged ............................... 536
If your vehicle overheats ............ 541
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck................................................ 545
5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 548
Fuel information ............................ 557
Tire information............................ 560
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 572
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 584
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 586
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French)..................................... 587
Abbreviation list................................... 590
Alphabetical index .............................. 592
What to do if... ....................................... 604
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-1. Hybrid system
■Charging the battery
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be
sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or
10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery be comes fully discharged and you are unable
to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-v olt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibrat ion even though the vehicle is able to
move. Always change the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard fr om the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transaxle wh en the hybrid system starts or stops,
or while the vehicle is idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerati ve braking when the brake pedal is
depressed and accelerator is loosened.
●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from the
brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of rear left
seatback.
When driving in Eco mode, the fan noise may be louder than when driving nor-
mally.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main tenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment a
nd conditions, the immobilizer sys-
tem may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from starting.
(  P. 4 9 )
■Certifications for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol -
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
inter
ference, and (2) this device must a ccept any interference, including interfer -
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■Certifications for the immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the key
Do not modify, remove or disable the system. If any unauthorized changes or modi-
fications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■Before using the LKA system
Do not rely on the LKA system to remain within a selected lane. The LKA system is
not designed to enable inattentive driving. The steering wheel should be operated
by the driver to maintain the vehicle in a suitable position within its lane. Always
drive carefully.
■Turn the LKA off while driving in any of the following conditions:
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations. 
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with snow ti res, snow chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment.
●When driving with non-standard parts or aftermarket equipment installed.
(including modified tires and suspensions, etc.)
●When towing a trailer.
●When there are objects or structures alon g the roadside that might be misinter-
preted as lane markers. (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●Where there are wheel ruts, icy trademarks, etc. or if snow remains on the road
surface.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a
shadow covers the lane markers.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains
of old lane markers are still visible on the road.
●When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow.
●When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway or
highway.
●When driving on a road with lane closur es due to maintenance, or when driving
in a temporary lane.
●When driving on winding roads or roads that are rough or uneven.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior .............. 406
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance 
requirements ........................ 409
General maintenance ............ 411
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs................................. 415 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ............................ 416
Hood ........................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ......... 420
Engine compartment ........... 422
12-volt battery ........................ 433
Tires............................................ 437
Tire inflation pressure........... 445
Wheels ...................................... 448
Air conditioning filter ........... 450
Electronic key battery.......... 453
Checking and replacing 
fuses ........................................ 455
Headlight aim 
(LED headlights) .................. 467
Light bulbs ................................ 469