2011 Lexus HS250h Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75037U)

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation systemRounds to the nearest hour*
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
*
: e.g.1:00 to 1:291:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00

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Power outlets
■The power outlet can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.

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Seat heaters and ventilators
: If equipped
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilatorsTurns the seat heater on
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nail s, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/ventilators off when the hybrid system is off.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Fold down the armrest for use.

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Rear sunshade
: If equipped
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the rear sunshade after the hybrid system is turned off
The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift position is changed to R.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the button
shown below.
Extends/retracts the rear sun-
shade.

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However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.
●The shift position to changed to P.
●The shift position to changed to out of P or R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of
9 mph (15 km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the hybrid system is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the
sunshade again, press the button.
■When the reverse operation feature does not operate
The rear sunshade may not lower or rise automatically. In this case, press the switch
to lower or raise the rear sunshade.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before th e reverse operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 5 8 0 )
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
■To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions:
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may hi nder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the
pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become diffi-
cult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bo ttom-side up or upside-down.
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in plac e onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
The shape of the retaining hooks
(clips) and the fixing procedure
of the floor mat for your vehicle
may differ from those shown in
the illustration. For details, refer
to the floor mat retention clip
installation instructions supplied
with the clips.