2010 Lexus HS250h light

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow an d ice, from the trunk lid before opening
it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the
trunk is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid.
Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed again after
it is opened.
●The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or close
the trunk lid on an incline than on a level
surface, so beware of the trunk lid unex-
pectedly opening or closing by itself.
Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.
●When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface. If the
trunk handle is used to fully close the
trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms
being caught.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback dur -
ing a rear-end collision, the head
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estraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce the risk
of whiplash on the seat occupant.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
oper
ate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move.
P
ushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner
structure. These do not indicate problems.
■Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat moves backw
ard during the auto away function
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )
Inner 
structure During
rear-end
collision

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger’s seat may not activ ate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoul-
der. The belt should be kept away from yo ur neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause
death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
(  P. 74 )
■Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious in juries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be un fastened, scissors should be used to cut
the belt.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted. 
If the seat belt does not function co rrectly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belt s, if your vehicle has been involved in
a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Type A
Turns automatic mode on/ off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“P
OWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Type B
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“P
OWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Indicator
Indicator

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
i

s reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between “L” and
“R”).
■Rain clearing mirrors (if equipped)
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
r
ain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following cases, the rain clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but wi ll return after 1 or 2 days’ exposure to
direct sunlight.
●After wiping dirt off the mirrors
●When the mirrors fog up
●After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
●After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
lots etc. where there is no direct sunlight
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P.
2 6 0 )
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position mem -
ory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
b
y the driving position memory. ( P. 6 8)
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is
set to automatic mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mir -
ror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 8 1 )

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
■The power windows can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the
“P
OWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between th e
window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. * 
(  P. 5 3 3 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. *
( P. 5 4 )
*: This setting must be cust omiz
ed at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
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econnecting the battery.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 2)

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Before driving
Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up
and down.
■ Opening and closing
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position to
reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully
open the moon r

oof.
Closes the moon roof*
*: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.
■ Tilting up and down
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either of the moon
roof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for appr
oximately 43 seconds even after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how -
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closin
g or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open a
utomatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* 
(  P. 5 3 3 )
●The moon roof can be open ed and closed using the wireless remote control.*
However, this function is available only when the door windows can be opened
and closed with the wireless remote control. ( P. 5 4 )
*: This setting must be custom iz
ed at your Lexus dealer.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Pressing and holding the “CLOSE” switch will close the moon roof.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on th
e multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the “POWER” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )