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3-7. Other interior features
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid system is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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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
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4-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(→ P. 5 5 6 )
• Does the brake pedal have the cor- rect amount of free play?
(→ P. 5 5 6 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park” mecha-
nism• Can the vehicle be held securely on an incline with the shift position
in P?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed cor-rectly? ( →P. 4 6 7 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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23P/ I 160 AIG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
24EPS60 AElectric power steering system
25PCU10 AHybrid system
26IGCT NO.210 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, hybrid system, P position control
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
27MIR HTR10 ARear window defogger, mirror heater
28RAD NO.115 AAudio system, navigation system
29DOME10 A
Interior lights, antiglare inside rear
view mirror, audio system, navigation
system, garage door opener
30ECU-B7. 5 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, air conditioning system, gauges
and meters, outside rear view mirror,
clock, seats position memory, electric
tilt & telescopic steering wheel
31H-LP LH HI10 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
32H-LP RH HI10 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
33EFI NO. 210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
34IGCT NO.310 AHybrid system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
■ The hybrid system will not star t even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 145)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* ( →P. 533)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* ( →P. 9 6 )
● There may be a malfunction in the P position control system.*
(→ P. 148, 502)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is avail-
able to start the hybrid system. ( →P. 455)
*: It may not be possible to shift out of the P position.
■The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 3 6 )
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start functionWhen the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the “POWER” switch is
functioning normally: Set the parking brake.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be star ted using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 3 6 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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6-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: Double end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H11 halogen bulbs
F: Single end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
LED headlights
High beam
Halogen headlights
High beam
Low beam
9005
9005
H1160
6055A
A E
Front side marker lightsW5W5C
Front turn signal lights3457NA28 /8F
Parking lightsW5W5C
Front fog lightsH1155E
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21D
Back-up lightsW16W16C
License plate lightsW5W5C
Outer foot lights5C
Interior
Vanity lights8C
Front interior lights/Personal lights8C
Rear interior light8B
Tr u n k l i g h t3.8C
Door courtesy lights5C
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Alphabetical index
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Automatic light control system ........183
AUX adapter ......................................... 307
Auxiliary box .......................................... 370
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Battery
Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .................................. 536
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Bluetooth
®................................................ 311
Bottle holders ........................................ 369
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 556
Parking brake ........................................160
Brake assist ..............................................225
Break-in tips ............................................. 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ...................................................163
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior.....................................................406
Seat belts ............................................... 407
Cargo capacity ......................................243
CD changer ............................................ 273
CD player.................................................273
Chains........................................................245 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 121
Booster seats, installation ................. 131
Convertible seats, definition............ 121
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 116
Infant seats, definition .......................... 121
Infant seats, installation ..................... 128
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors..................................................126
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 128
Installing CRS with top tether straps ......................................................132
Child safety Airbag precautions ................................ 111
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints................... 125
Moon roof precautions........................91
Power window lock switch ..............86
Power window precautions ........... 88
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................454
Seat belt extender precautions...... 78
Seat belt precautions .......................... 76
Seat heater precautions..................376
Trunk precautions................................. 62
12-volt battery precautions ...........435
Child-protectors ......................................58
Cleaning Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 406
Seat belts ................................................407
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.