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An attempt was made to change the shift position when
the 12-volt battery voltage was low.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Recharge or replace the 12-volt battery.
Indicates that the shift lever and P position switch were
repeatedly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Wait approximately 20 seconds and change the
shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from P or
N to B.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is not currently
functional because the grille cover or the sensor is dirty
This message also appears when the pre-crash safety
system is not functional due to overheating.
→ Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
In case of overheating, the system will become func-
tional 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, accel-
erator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: →P. 1 8 1
■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displaye d on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning messag e 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. 5 1 9
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
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, accelerator pedal
is depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive the vehicle for a while.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes 3 times)
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When trouble arises
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→
Next time, start the hybrid sys-
tem and keep it on for approxi-
mately 5 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened while
any shift position other than P was
selected without turning off the
power switch.
→Shift the shift position to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The electronic key was carried out-
side 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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■Warning messages
→P. 5 3 4
■Warning buzzer
→P. 5 1 9
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the power switch turned
off and then the power switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the hybrid system being
started.
→ Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During a hybrid system starting pro-
cedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning
properly ( →P. 565), the power
switch was touched with the elec-
tronic key.
→ Press the power switch within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system with the shift position
in N.
→Shift the shift position to P and
start the hybrid system.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 8 3 )
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* ( → P. 565)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 76 )
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (→ P. 7 9 )
●There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.* (→ P. 1 8 0 , 5 7 7 )
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( →P. 5 6 4 )
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 6 7 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 4 6 3 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 6 7 )
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( →P. 463)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( →P. 177)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and he adlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
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When trouble arises
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key ( →P. 1 1 5 ) i n
order to perform the following opera-
tions:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows
* (turn and hold)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
If any of the doors is opened or closed
while the key is being touched to the
switch, an alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot detect the
electronic key.
Press the power switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( →P.
130) or the electronic key cannot be us ed because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such
cases, the doors can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doo rs and key linked functions
1
2
3
4
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
3
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (→P. 4 8 3 )
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered. ( →P. 8 5 )
■Changing power switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the power
switch.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
WA R N I N G
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in power window.
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