2010 Lexus HS250h brake fluid

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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 v
ehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat
-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●High engine coolant temper
ature warning light flashes or comes
on
■ A
udible symptoms
●Changes in e
xhaust sound
● Ex
cessive tire squeal when cornering
●Str
ange noises related to the suspension system
●P
inging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Oper
ational symptoms
●Engine mis
sing, stumbling or running rough
●A
ppreciable loss of power
●V
ehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●V
ehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road.
● L
oss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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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 vehicl e 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 vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light 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 s
ystem. However, if this continues to
occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed A buzzer also sounds.
(With the “POWER”
switch off, and the
driver's door open)
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engagedIf the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph 
(5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is lowAdd washer fluid.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. 
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
oil maintenance data has
been reset.)
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf) while the hybrid system is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31 kgf)
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
Vehicles without scuff lights
Vehicles with scuff lights3.1 in. (78 mm) Min.
3.1 in. (80 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 556
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 .......................................................... 554
Parking brake ........................................ 163
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 .................. 120
Booster seats, installation ............... 130
Convertible seats, definition .......... 120
Convertible seats, installation ....... 128
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......................... 115
Infant seats, definition ........................ 120
Infant seats, installation ...................... 127
Installing CRS with LATCH 
anchors ................................................. 125
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 127
Installing CRS with top tether 
straps ....................................................... 131
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 110
Child restraint system ....................... 120
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints....................124
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
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Alphabetical index
Engine oilCapacity ................................................ 550
Checking ............................................... 424
Preparing and checking 
before winter .................................... 244
Engine oil maintenance data............ 426
Engine switch............................................147
Enhanced VSC...................................... 225
EPS ............................................................. 225
EV drive mode switch .......................... 152
Event data recorder ............................490
Floor mat ................................................. 380
Fluid Brake........................................................554
Washer ................................................... 432
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ........................................................194
Wattage..................................................556
Foot light ...................................................360
Foot well lighting ...................................360
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ........................................................194
Wattage..................................................556
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............................115
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light......................................495 Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................64
Driver’s seat po sition memory ...... 68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Wattage ................................................. 556
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage ................................................. 556
Fuel Capacity ................................................550
Fuel gauge .............................................. 162
Gas station information .................608
Information ........................................... 557
Refueling .................................................... 92
Type ......................................................... 557
Fuel door ..................................................... 92
Fuel filler door ........................................... 92
Fuses .......................................................... 455
Garage door opener .......................... 383
Gas station information .....................608
Gauges .......................................................162
Glove box ................................................ 364
Grocery bag hooks .............................. 381
F
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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesCruise control ..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 502, 505
Electric power steering  system.................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance..................505
Engine oil pressure............................ 501
EV drive mode ...................................505
Headlight ............................................... 502
Hood .......................................................505
Hybrid system ...................................... 501
Intuitive parking assist ........ 502, 505
Key .............................................................. 513
Lane-Keeping Assist .......................505
Moon roof .............................................505
Open door ...........................................505
Parking brake ......................................505
Pre-collision system ............ 502, 505
Smart access system with 
push start.............................................. 513
Tire pressure warning 
system..................................................505
Trunk ........................................................505
Washer fluid.........................................505 Washer
Checking ............................................... 432
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Switch........................................................ 195
Washing and waxing ...........................402
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 243
Load limits ............................................. 243
Weight.................................................... 548
Wheels ......................................................448
Window glasses .......................................86
Window lock switch ...............................86
Windows Power windows .....................................86
Rear window defogger.................. 260
Washer .................................................... 195
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 261
Windshield wipers................................. 195
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................. 54
Replacing the battery.......................453
Wireless remote control key .......... 54
WMA disc ................................................ 281