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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 428
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior....................431
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 434
General maintenance...............437
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 440
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions..................................441
Hood ............................................... 443
Positioning a floor jack............. 444
Engine compartment ............... 445
12-volt battery ............................. 455
Tires.................................................. 459
Tire inflation pressure ............... 468
Wheels ............................................. 471
Air conditioning filter ................473
Electronic key battery...............475
Checking and replacing fuses............................................... 477
Light bulbs ....................................480 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 492
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 493
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 494
If you think something is wrong ................ 498
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 499
If a warning message is displayed ................................505
If you have a flat tire ..................508
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 518
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 521
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 523
If your vehicle overheats ..........527
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................531
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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® Phone
Receiving a call
Press the off-hook switch on the steer-
ing wheel or select .
Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel or select .
■International calls
Depending on the cellular phone in use, re
ceived international calls may not be dis-
played correctly.
When a call is received, the following screen is displayed together with a
sound.
To answer the phone
To refuse a call
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Lexus Display Audio system
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an incoming call mes-
sage will be displayed.
To talk with the other party:
Press the off-hook switch on the steer-
ing wheel or select .
To refuse the call:
Press the on-hook switch on the steer-
ing wheel or select .
Every time you press the off-hook switch
on the steering wheel or select dur-
ing call waiting, you will be switched to
the other party.
■Transferring calls
●It is not possible to transfer from hands-free to the cellular phone while driving.
●If you transfer from the cellular phone to ha nds-free, the hands-free screen will be dis-
played, and you can operate the system using the screen.
●Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone used.
●For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
■Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depend ing on your phone company and cellular
phone.
Call waiting
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Lexus Display Audio system
Move the controller to the left while on the message screen.
Select “Quick Message” to display the “Quick Message” screen.
Select the desired message and then select “Send”.
■Editing a quick messageMove the controller to the left while on the message screen.
Select “Quick Message” and move the cursor to the desired message.
Move the controller to the left and select “Edit”.
To return to the default message after editing, select “Default”.
This function is available when the “E-mail Notification Popup” or “SMS/MMS
Notification Popup” are set to on. ( P. 3 6 2 )
“Incoming E-mail Display” or “Inco ming SMS/MMS Display” are set to
“Drop-Down”
When E-mail/ SMS/MMS are received, the incoming message is displayed on
the upper side of the screen with a sound.
“Incoming E-mail Display” or “Incoming SMS/MMS Display” are set to “Full
Screen”
When E-mail/ SMS/MMS are received, the incoming message screen is dis-
played with a sound and it can be operated on the screen.
Check the message.
Refuse to check the message.
Call to receive the message sender’s
phone number.
Replying to a message
Receiving a message popup function
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® Phone
Using the steering wheel switches
Volume switch
During an incoming call: Adjusts the
ring tone volume
During speaking on the phone:
Adjusts in call volume
The voice guidance volume cannot be
adjusted using this button.
Talk switch
Press: Turns the voice command sys-
tem on
Press and hold: Turns the voice com-
mand system off
Off-hook switch
• Start call
• Receiving
• Phone top screen display
On-hook switch • End call
• Refuse call
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular
phone.
Operating a telephone usin g the steering wheel switches
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Interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the power out-
lets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
●To prevent blown fuse, do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V 10A.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than neces-
sary when the hybrid system is not operating.
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 428
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 431
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 434
General maintena nce .............. 437
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 440
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................................441
Hood ............................................... 443
Positioning a floor jack ............. 444
Engine compartment ............... 445
12-volt battery.............................. 455
Tires .................................................. 459
Tire inflation pressure ...............468
Wheels ............................................. 471
Air conditioning filter ................473
Electronic key battery .............. 475
Checking and replacing fuses ...............................................477
Light bulbs.................................... 480
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery con-
dition (
P. 4 5 5 )•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 5 3 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power con-
trol unit coolant level
( P. 4 5 1 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 4 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 477)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 4 8 0 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 4 5 2 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 4 6 8 )•Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
( P. 4 5 4 )• Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)