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■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→P. 4 2 6 )
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 423)
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light goes
off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Lexus dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
● The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information
display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, check the engine
coolant level and inspect the cool-
ing system for leaks.
Add engine coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. (
→P. 5 5 4 )
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
■If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment covers. ( →P. 423)
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” message disap-
pears and then stop the hybrid system.
If the message does not disappear, call your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediat ely and call your Lexus dealer.
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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)After the hybrid system has cooled
down, check the power control
unit coolant level and inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
Add power control unit coolant if
necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant
is unavailable. (
→P. 5 5 4 )
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes, or the
hybrid system output decreases.
●Steam comes out from the engine area.
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-information display.
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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing vehicle featuresIt is possible to customize certain vehicle features using the multi-infor-
mation switches. *
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set. Press and hold the menu switch of
the multi-information switches to
display customization mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards to select
the item to be customized and
press the “ENTER” switch to con-
firm.
Your vehicle includes a variety of electr onic features that can be personal-
ized to suit your preferences. Programming these preferences requires
specialized equipment and may be performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize cert ain vehicle features yourself using the
multi-information switches and the navigation screen.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
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Multi-information display (→P. 1 6 9 )
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information switches
Av a i l a b l e u n i t smiles (MPG), km (km/l), km (l/100 km)
Available languagesEnglish, French and Spanish
■Vehicle customization
●When the “Speed-detecting automatic door lock function” and “Selecting other
than P position locks all doors” are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the “Speed-detecting auto- matic door lock function” would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the “Speed-detecting auto- matic door lock function” will operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the “Smart door
unlocking function” cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the “Automatic
door lock function” activates, the signals will be generated in accordance with
the “Operation signal (emergency flashers)” and the “Operation signal (buzzer
volume)” settings.
■In the following situations, customize mode in which the settings can be changed
through the multi-information switches will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.
●The “POWER” switch is turned off.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HUDHead-up Display
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
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Alphabetical index
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Clock (vehicles withoutnavigation system) ............................ 373
Clock (vehicles with navigation system)*
Coin holder .............................................366
Compass ................................................... 391
Condenser ..............................................430
Console box ...........................................365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................541
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................201
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders ............................................ 367
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 104
Customizable features ....................... 574
Daytime running light system ........... 186
Defogger Rear window........................................260
Side mirrors ..........................................260
Dimensions............................................. 550
Dinghy towing ........................................248
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................................205
Multi-information display.................169
Trip information .................................... 172
Warning message.............................. 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 86
Door lock.................................44, 54, 57 Rear door child protector................ 58
Side doors................................................. 57
Side mirrors............................................. 83
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 495
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 68
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 137
Correct posture................................... 102
Procedures............................................. 136
Winter driving tips .............................244
Driving position memory...................... 68
Electric power steering...................... 225
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................................... 530
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 536
If the warning buzzer sounds.......492
If the warning light turns on...........492
If the warning message is displayed ..............................................501
If you have a flat tire .......................... 521
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 489
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 533
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
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