5687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radi-
ator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Lexus dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant
is unavailable.
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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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Electronic key ......................................... 120Battery-saving function .................... 129
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 559
Replacing the battery ...................... 460
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 503
If a warning light turns on.............. 503
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 513
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 559
If the hybrid system will not start....................................... 554
If the parking brake cannot be released........................557
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 556
If you have a flat tire ........................... 541
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 571
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ............... 566
Emergency flashers ............................. 494
Energy monitor ........................................ 112 Engine
Accessory mode .................................194
Compartment ..................................... 429
Engine switch ........................................193
Hood........................................................ 426
How to start the hybrid system ....193
Identification number ....................... 575
Ignition switch
(power switch) ..................................193
Overheating.........................................566
Power switch .........................................193
Engine compartment cover............. 430
Engine coolant .......................................434 Capacity ................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 318
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................... 91
Engine oil ................................................... 431
Capacity ................................................. 577
Checking ................................................. 431
Oil level warning message ........... 525
Oil pressure warning message.............................514
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 318
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 416
Engine switch........................................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 284
Function .................................................. 284
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message.............................. 518
EV drive mode ...................................... 200
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
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