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Maintenance and care
If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
Washer fluid
WA R N I N G
When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating as washer
fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers........... 560
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency....................... 561
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 562
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 567
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 568
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 590
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare tire) ........ 604
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................. 619
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .............. 621
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 623
If your vehicle overheats .. 628
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 632
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5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a
message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
playVehicles with color display
1
2
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For example,
when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 629)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 201
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is not cur-
rently functional because the grille cover or the sen-
sor is dirty
This message also appears when the pre-crash
safety system is not functional due to overheat-
ing.
Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the system cools down.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, battery charge is low, speed
is higher than the EV drive mode operating speed
range, accelerator pedal is depressed too much)
may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the EV drive mode when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automat-
ically canceled
*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the battery charge is low, speed is higher than the
EV drive mode operating speed range, accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive the vehicle for a while.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes 3
times)
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When trouble arises
Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Warning buzzer
P. 573
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Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the
hybrid system, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approx-
imately 5 minutes to recharge
the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door was opened
while any shift position other
than P was selected without turn-
ing off the power switch.
Shift the shift position to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ous
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while any shift position
other than P was selected without
turning off the power switch.
Shift the shift position to P.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
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Once
Sound
s once
for 5
sec-
ondsAn 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
An attempt was made to turn the
power switch off when the shift
position was not in P.
To turn off the hybrid system,
first shift the shift position to
P and then turn the power
switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Displayed alternately)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)