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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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2PANEL10 A
Audio system, Lexus parking
assist-sensor switch, windshield
wiper de-icer switch, navigation
system, fuel filler door opener,
glove box light, headlight cleaner
switch, emergency flasher switch,
manual headlight leveling dial, air
conditioning system, outside rear
view mirrors, driving mode select
switch, P position switch, instru-
ment panel light control dial, shift
position indicators, seat heater
switches, heated steering wheel
switch, pre-crash braking off
switch
3IGN10 A
Electronically controlled brake
system, smart entry & start system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, stop/tail lights, SRS air-
bags
4MET7.5 AGauges and meters
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 562
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 563
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 5705-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 571
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 578
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ....................... 599
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ....................... 613
If the hybrid system will
not start .......................... 627
If you lose your keys ....... 629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly....... 630
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .................. 633
If your vehicle overheats . 639
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................... 644
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency...................... 646

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmis-
sion. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional before towing.
The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, the smart
entry & start system or the immobilizer system, or if the 12-volt
battery is discharged, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels
lifted.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or a commercial towing service, using a lift-
type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.

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CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when
the system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is oper-
ating. (P. 299)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash braking is
disabled. (P. 300)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo-
rarily be used. (P. 589)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control;
• Traction control;
• Hill-start assist control
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight lev-
eling system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheated
This message may be
displayed when driv-
ing under severe oper-
ating conditions.
(For example, when
driving up a long steep
hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 639)
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery is low
When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the
shift position to P. The
battery cannot be
charged with the shift
position in N.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery power has
dropped because a long
period of time has
elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
Shift the shift position
to P.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
The electronic
key is not
detected when
an attempt is
made to start the
hybrid system.
Start the hybrid
system with the
electronic key
present.

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Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key
and lock the
doors without
first turning the
“POWER”
switch off.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning nor-
mally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehi-
cle.