2084-2. Driving procedures
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WA R N I N G
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, result-
ing in an accident.
For the shift lever
Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Lexus shift
lever knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing unex-
pected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
P position switch
Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when
the shift position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the warning message indicating the P position control system appears
on the multi-information display. (P. 581)
When the shift position indicator remains off.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily pos-
sible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a
while before attempting to change the shift position again.
2154-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the headlights
and/or tail lights are on when the power switch is turned off the 12-volt battery
saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approx-
imately 20 minutes. When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the 12-volt
battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function is
canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
When the headlight switch is operated
When a door is opened or closed
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 650)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
4295-21. Bluetooth® (Lexus Display Audio System)
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Audio system
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Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or cov-
ered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or cel-
lular phone itself.
This system does not have a charging function.
The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
when the device is connected to Bluetooth®.
When using the Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth® audio connection may be interrupted.
Noise may be heard during Bluetooth® audio playback.
About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When another
phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
Contact data
Call history
Favorite
Message
When removing a Bluetooth® phone from the system, the above-mentioned data
is also deleted.
About Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by FUJITSU TEN LIM-
ITED is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respec-
tive owners.
5077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it was
in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the power
before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-
volt battery if the power switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
Restart the hybrid system, depress the brake pedal, and confirm that it is possi-
ble to shift into each shift position.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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Maintenance and care
WA R N I N G
When disconnecting the 12-volt battery
NOTICE
When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is operating. Also,
be sure all accessories are turned off.
Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal
on the body side as shown. The discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may touch the
positive (+) terminal, which may cause a
short and result in death or serious injury.
5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes
on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this
continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red indica-
tor)
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Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power switch
off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid
system of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light
does not come on, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible.
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at
a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. (P. 507)
If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels will
be locked. (P. 562)
When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system and confirm
that the shift position can be changed to each position using the shift position
indicator.
Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the 12-volt battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is acti-
vated. (P. 9 3 )
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When trouble arises
Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
WA R N I N G
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal
to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as
brackets or unpainted metal.
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.
12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery:
When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin,
clothing or the vehicle body.
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, imme-
diately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can
be received.
Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt bat-
tery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of pas-
sengers.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
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