2010 Lexus HS250h Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

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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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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations:
●A lock
ed door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote control or mechan -
ical key with the alarm being set. (The doors will lock again au
to-
matically.)
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm sy
stem
Without navigation system
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors using the
entry function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing
when the
system is set.
With navigation system
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors using the
entry function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing
when the
system is set.

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Before driving
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
fo
llowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●U
nlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key.
● Star
t the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)
These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft
by facilitating the tracing and
recovery of parts from stolen
vehicles. Do not remove under
penalty of law.

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1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. ( P. 6 4 )
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensur
e the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( P. 6 4 )
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera -
ble. ( P. 6 4)
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel do
wnward so the air -
bag is facing your chest. 
( P. 7 9 )
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head r
estraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 7 1 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P. 7 3 )

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CAUTION
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. 
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt and head re straint, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury to the driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are
not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury. 
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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Before driving
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause signific ant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to he lp reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag 
Can help protect the head and ch est of the driv
er and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags 
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection

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SRS side and curtain shield airbags
Front SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the fr
ont seat occupants
Rear SRS side airbags 
Can help protect the torso of o ccupants in the r
ear outer seats
SRS curtain shield airbags 
Can help protect primarily the he ad of occupants in the outer seats