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5497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart entry & start system is
deactivated in customization setting, the
power switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power sw itch as you normally do when stopping the
hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( →P. 4 5 1 )
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 2 1 8 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start syst em has not been deactivated in the customi-
zation setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 1 )
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 1 5 4 )
Starting the hybrid system
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5567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 104) enters the
red zone or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or
“Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” ( →P. 482) is shown on
the multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
or “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
cooling system for leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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5587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown on the
multi-information displayStop 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 radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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5597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosit y characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN”
means the oil quality designation by
American Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserv-
ing” means that the oil has fuel-saving
and environmental protection capa-
bilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specificatio n Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-
tion Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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5828-2. Customization
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Some function settings are changed simu ltaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Meters and multi-information display ( →P. 1 1 1 )
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Speed warning Off On — O —
Speed warning setting 30 km/h
(20 mph) 30 to 260 km/h
(20 to 160 mph)
—O—
Language*1English
French
—O—
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Units*1km (L/100 km)km (km/L)OO—miles (MPG)
EV indicator On Off — O —
switch settingsDrive
information 1Desired status screen
*2—O—
Drive information screen dis-
played on the first screen of
(Drive information 1)
Current fuel
consumption
*3—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information screen dis-
played on the second screen of
(Drive information 2)Distance (range)
*3—O—Average speed (after reset)
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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
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*1: The default setting varies according to countries.
*2: Some status screens cannot be
registered (indicated on the multi-information display)
*3: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank
*4:Except F SPORT models
*5:F SPORT models
Drive information screen dis-
played on the third screen of (Drive information 3)
Average fuel economy
(after refuel)
*3—O—
Elapsed time (after start)
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
Accent color*4Color 1Color 2OO—
Changeover to tachometer
when sport mode is selected Auto
Hybrid system
indicator (always)
—O—Tachometer
(always)
Clock 24-hour display 12-hour display
—O—
Needle
*5Blue Red
—O—
White
Rev indicator
*54000 r/min. 2000 to
6000 r/min. —O—
OFF
Rev peak
*5ON OFF—O—
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5908-2. Customization
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■Lexus parking assist-sensor*1, 2
*1:If equipped
*2: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
■Driving mode select switch (vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension
system) ( →P. 3 3 1 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting
(when Lexus parking assist-
sensor is operating)All sensors displayedDisplay offO—O
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FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Po w e r t r a i n c o n t r o lNormalPo w e rO——Eco
Chassis controlNormalSportO——
Air conditioning operationNormalEcoO——
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