2012 Lexus HS250h door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operat-
ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system................................... 26
Hybrid system precautions ........ 30
Energy monitor/consumption screen................................................ 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 40
1-2. Key information Keys ...................................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 47
Wireless remote control ............. 58
Doors..................................................... 61
Trunk..................................................... 64
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 68 Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 72
Head restraints................................. 75
Seat belts ............................................ 77
Steering wheel.................................. 83
Inside rear view mirror................. 85
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 87
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 90
Moon roof .......................................... 93
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 97
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 101
Alarm.................................................. 103
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .................................... 106
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
•Climate control
• Wide view front monitor system

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 377
• Glove box .................................... 378
• Console box ................................ 379
• Cup holders.................................. 381
• Bottle holders ............................ 383
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 384
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 385
Vanity mirrors ............................... 386
Clock ................................................. 387
Power outlets ................................ 388
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 389
Armrest ............................................. 391
Rear sunshade ............................... 392
Floor mat.......................................... 394
Trunk compartment features.......................................... 396
Garage door opener................. 398
Compass.......................................... 404
Safety Connect ............................ 408
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................... 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 420 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 423
General maintenance ................ 426
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 430
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 431
Hood ................................................. 434
Positioning a floor jack............... 435
Engine compartment.................. 437
12-volt battery................................ 447
Tires .................................................... 451
Tire inflation pressure................. 459
Wheels ............................................. 462
Air conditioning filter.................. 464
Electronic key battery ................ 467
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 469
Light bulbs ........................................ 481
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................... 494
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 495
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 501
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Driving position memory switches ∗ P. 72
Door lock switches P. 61
Window lock switch P. 90
Power window switches P. 90
Inside door lock buttons P. 61
Pictorial indexInterior

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ............................ 26
Hybrid system precautions ............................. 30
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .............. 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..... 40
1-2. Key information Keys ............................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 47
Wireless remote control ........ 58
Doors ............................................. 61
Trunk ............................................. 64
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ................................... 68
Driving position memory (driver’s seat).......... 72
Head restraints .......................... 75
Seat belts ..................................... 77
Steering wheel .......................... 83 Inside rear view mirror ............ 85
Outside rear view mirrors...... 87
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 90
Moon roof ................................... 93
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 97
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 101
Alarm.......................................... 103
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ............................. 106
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 107
SRS airbags .............................. 109
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 121
Child restraint systems ......... 126
Installing child restraints....... 130

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 4 8 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 4 8 )
Starts the hybrid system ( →P. 152)
Electronic key
Electronic key Electronic key

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( →P. 5 8 4 )
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock the doors.
Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk