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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Other displayed messages
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is requiredThe filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
→ Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
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InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
hybrid system.
→ Start the hybrid system with the
electronic key present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the power switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the power switch was not
turned off.
→Turn the power switch off or
bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the power switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the power switch off and
lock the doors again.
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(Displayed alternately)
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Con-
tinuous
(Vehicles with the entry function)
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
For some models only: An attempt
was made to lock the doors other
than using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the power switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle even after
the power switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the
power switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
→Shift the shift lever to P and start
the hybrid system.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
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Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting the
hybrid system, operate the
hybrid system for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 5 1 )
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 an hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning prop-
erly ( →P. 5 4 9 ) , t h e p o w e r s w i t c h
was touched with the electronic key.
→ Press the power switch within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
power switch being pressed.
→Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
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Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise as
far as possible.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Remove the rubber stopper from the
compressor.
Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket.
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4
5
6
XInside of console box XBackside of console box
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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. 549)
●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 4 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●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. 544)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 5 1 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 4 2 8 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 5 1 )
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( →P. 4 2 8 )
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. 217)
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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
(
→ P. 2 3 1 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted:
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2
3
4
5
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When trouble arises
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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4
WA R N I N G
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the power switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.