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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again foll owing correct starting procedures.
( P. 205)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 4 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 680)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key ba ttery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 673)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 205), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 680)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “START STOP ENGINE” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “START STOP ENGINE” switch for about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
1
2
3
4
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 6 7 8 )
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 6 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctio ning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery de pletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfuncti on, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. ( P. 675)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 6 8 4 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
Reasons for the hybrid system not st arting vary depending on the situa-
tion. Check the following and perf orm the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 2 1 2 )
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 6 8 4 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the hybr id system if the “POWER” switch is
functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “POWER” swit ch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be star ted using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound.
Emergency start function
1
2
3
4
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9-1. Specifications
A: HB3 halogen bulbsB: H11 halogen bulbs
C: D4S discharge bulbs D: H16 halogen bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*:If equipped
Light bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights High beam
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
Low beam (discharge bulbs)
9005
605535A B
C
Fog lights*19D
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8E
Front side marker lightsW5W5F
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21E
Back-up lightsW16W16F
Outer foot lightsW5W5F
Interior
Door courtesy lights5F
Vanity lights5F
Interior light8F
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s8F
Tr u n k l i g h t5F
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9-2. Customization
■Illumination (P. 4 7 9 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Interior lights illumination
controlOnOff——O
“Interior Lights Off Timer”
(Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off)
15 seconds
Off
O—O7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation after the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is
turned off
OnOff——O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
OnOff——O
Footwell lightingOnOff——O
Outer foot lightsOnOff——O
“Exterior Lights Off Timer”
(Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn off)
15 seconds
Off
O—O7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
“Ambient illumin.
(instrument panel)”
(Enable/disable operation of
the ornament lights on the
instrument panel)*
OnOff—OO
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for dim-
ming the meter lights etc.
Standard-2 to +2——O
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774Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display) .............. 731
LATCH anchors ...................................... 63
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 273
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .......................... 541
Hood lock release lever .................. 541
Internal trunk release lever............. 152
Shift lever .................................... 222, 226
Turn signal lever ................................ 230
Wiper lever ...........................................245
Lexus Display Audio system ............350 Display settings ...................................367
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Remote*......................461
Lexus Enform Safety Connect......... 513
License plate lights Light switch ........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Welcome light illumination control .......................... 127
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 598
Wattage ....................................................714 Lights
Fog light switch ................................... 244
Headlight switch ................................ 233
Illuminated entry system...................481
Interior light.......................................... 480
Interior lights list.................................. 479
Personal lights .................................... 480
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 598
Trunk light................................................. 151
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Vanity lights ..........................................490
Wattage ................................................... 714
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 127
Lock steering column............... 208, 215
Low profile tire ...................................... 570
Luggage security system ....................150
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 537
General maintenance ..................... 532
Maintenance data..............................700
Maintenance requirements .......... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp ............... 627
Master warning light ............................629
Meter............................................................. 97 Indicators .................................................. 95
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
Multi-information display.................102
Warning lights........................................ 93
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 471
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