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Maintenance and care
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3IGN10 A
Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, Lexus link system, smart access
system with push-button start, stop
lights
4MET7. 5 AMeters
5WIP30 AWindshield wipers
6WA S H E R15 AWindshield washer
7A/C10 AAir conditioning system
8GAUGE10 AAFS, turn signal lights, emergency
flasher lights
9AFS10 AAdaptive front-lighting system
10ECU-IG NO.210 A
Pre-collision system, LKA, dynamic
radar cruise control, air conditioning
system, outside rear view mirror,
HUD, navigation system, tire inflation
pressure warning system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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11ECU-IG NO.110 A
Rear view mirror, electronically con-
trolled brake system, electric power
steering system, moon roof, rain-sens-
ing windshield wiper, emergency
flashers switch, air conditioning sys-
tem, electric head restraints, driver
monitor, steering switch, seat heaters/
ventilators, electric tilt & telescopic
steering wheel, rear sun shead. AFS
12S/ROOF30 AElectric moon roof
13DOOR RL25 ARear power window (left-side)
14DOOR RR25 ARear power window (right-side)
15SHADE RR10 ARear sun shade
16D FR DOOR25 ADriver’s side power window, outside
rear view mirror
17P FR DOOR25 APassenger’s side power window, out-
side rear view mirror
18TI & TE30 AElectric tilt & telescopic steering
wheel
19STOP10 AStop lights, electronically controlled
brake system
20A/C NO.210 ANo circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at under
18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.

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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.

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■Before emergency towingTurn the “POWER” switch to ON mode. ( →P. 1 4 6 )
Do not turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Release the parking brake.
Change the shift position to N.
When the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY mode, the shift position
cannot be changed to N.
■Emergency towing eyelet location
→ P. 5 2 1
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always use caution for
the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn off the power switch.
This may lead to accidents as the parking lock will be engaged.
●If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that the towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, the towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may
lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road.
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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Event data recorder
In a crash or a near crash eventThe SRS airbag sensor assembly cont ains the EDR. In a crash or near
crash event, this device may record some or all of the following informa-
tion:
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Ve h i c l e s p e e d
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Hybrid transmission shift position
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver's seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
● Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improv-
ing vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR
does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
→ P. 5 0 5
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght and warning buzzer*
(red indicator)
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on
or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not nec-
essarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to
occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.