2011 Lexus HS250h warning lights

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1-8. Safety informationCorrect driving posture ............. 104
SRS airbags ..................................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification sy stem ................... 118
Child restraint systems ............... 123
Installing child re straints .............. 127
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 138
Power (ignition) switch ............... 147
EV drive mode ............................... 152
Hybrid transmission ..................... 155
Turn signal lever .............................. 161
Parking brake ................................. 162
Horn.................................................... 163
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 164
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 168
Multi-information display............ 172
Head-up display ............................ 178 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 186
Automatic High Beam .................. 191
Fog light switch .............................. 197
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................ 198
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 203
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ............................... 204
Dynamic radar cruise control........................................... 208
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 221
Driving assist systems................. 229
Hill-start assist control ............... 234
Pre-Collision System.................. 236
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 245
Vehicle load limits ........................ 248
Winter driving tips ....................... 249
Trailer towing ................................. 252
Dinghy towing ............................... 253
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1-8. Safety information
SRS airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety st andards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passen-
ger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver’s seat position sensor
etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger
occupant classification sensor etc. Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Front side airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield and rear side
airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Rear side airbags
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seatCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-8. Safety information
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller
adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 138
Power (ignition) switch .......... 147
EV drive mode.......................... 152
Hybrid transmission ............... 155
Turn signal lever ........................ 161
Parking brake ........................... 162
Horn ............................................ 163
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 164
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 168
Multi-information display ..... 172
Head-up display ...................... 178
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 186
Automatic High Beam ............ 191
Fog light switch ........................ 197
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 198
Headlight cleaner switch.... 203 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control......................... 204
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 208
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 221
Driving assist systems ........... 229
Hill-start assist control ......... 234
Pre-Collision System ............ 236
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 245
Vehicle load limits .................. 248
Winter driving tips ................. 249
Trailer towing .......................... 252
Dinghy towing ......................... 253

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (without a navigation system)
Center panel (with a navigation system)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON mode
to indicate that a system check is be ing performed. They will turn off after
the hybrid system is on, or after a fe w seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not turn on , or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The light turns on when a part of the system is turned off. The light flashes quickly and “BRAKE!” appear on the multi-information display and head-
up display (if equipped) to indicat e that the system is operating.
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 2 3 0 ) Shift position indicators
(P. 1 5 5 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 2 3 7 )SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 118)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system , this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accid ent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 4 9 8 )
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not turn on, or if the lights do not
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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