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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, mode ls or tread patterns. Also, do not mix
tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other th an those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle. 
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning re set switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light
may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may be damage d if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes. 
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. In addition, driv ing on rough roads may cause damage to the
tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.

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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1TA I L10 AParking lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, side maker lights, front fog lights
2PA N E L10 A
Navigation system, audio system, air
conditioning system, emergency
flashers switch, wiper de-icer switch,
seat heater switch, P position switch,
headlight cleaner switch, front pas-
senger’s seatbelt reminder light,
power window switch, VSC-OFF
switch, HUD switch, AFS-OFF switch,
POWER ·ECO· EV mode switch,
view select switch, trunk opener
switch, fuel lid opener switch, glove
box light, rear sun shade switch,
remote touch, rear view mirror switch

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequency is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after flashing frequently for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after flashing frequently for 1 minute
when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. 
(Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate it using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assistA buzzer also sounds.
The malfunctioning assi st-sensor is flashing.
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
A buzzer also sounds.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the “POWER”
switch off and then turn it to ON mode again to reset
the cruise control system.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) systemA buzzer also sounds.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual
when operating, hold firm ly and operate using more
force than usual.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P with the
hybrid system operatingThe warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
Change the shift position
to P.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able*A buzzer also sounds.
The reason the EV drive
mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, bat-
tery charge is low, speed
is higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, accelera-
tor pedal is depressed
too much) may be dis-
played.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
(Flashes)
The driver's door
was opened and
closed with the
“POWER” switch
turned off and
then the
“POWER” switch
was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the hybrid sys-
tem being started.
Press the
“POWER” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
During a hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly 
( P. 5 3 3 ) , t h e
“POWER” switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
“POWER” switch
within 10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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Emergency start function
When 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” swit ch for abou
t 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Ha
ve 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “POWER” switch modes: Within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“P
OWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 1 4 8 )
To start the hybrid system: Press the “POWER” switch within 10
seconds of the buzz
er sounding, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be oper
ated, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
In the same method as the normal hybrid system stopping procedure, completely
stop
the vehicle and then press the “POWER” switch.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec -
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. 
(  P. 4 5 3 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
Make sure that the smart access system wi th
push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 2)