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When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an
d equipped professional as soon as possible.
Visible s ymp toms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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When trouble arises
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Coolant inlet cap
Add coolant if necessary. ( →P. 5 6 0 )
Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable.
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL”/“F” and “LOW”/
“L” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”/“F”
“LOW”/“L”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if po wer control unit coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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607Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil.................................................. 422 Capacity .................................................570
Checking ............................................... 422
Oil level warning message ........... 482
Oil pressure warning message..............................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................354
Engine switch ...........................................217 Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........469
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........345
Function ..................................................345
Warning light ....................................... 477
Warning message.............................482
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net.......................395
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ....................517
Vehicles without spare tire ...........528
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake........................................................ 574
Hybrid transmission ......................... 573
Washer ................................................... 427 Fog lights .................................................. 249
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Follow me home system .................... 237
Footwell light .......................................... 386
Front air conditioning system .......... 366
Front fog lights ....................................... 249 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Wattage ................................................. 465
Front personal lights............................ 387
Front position lights ............................. 236 Light switch........................................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................140
Front seats ................................................. 175 Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning .................................................. 410
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 382
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 382
Front turn signal lights ........................ 230 Replacing light bulbs ...........459, 465
Turn signal lever................................. 230
Wattage ................................................. 578
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.