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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 568)
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( P. 483)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedur e except in cases of emergency.
Turn the power switch to ON mode an d check that the parking brake is set.
( P. 233, 245)
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for ab out 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be starte d using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function
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Turn the power switch to ON mode and check that the parking brake is set.
( P. 233, 245)
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 scre wdriver 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 from P
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 le ver). Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer 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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■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake, and press the power switch 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. 506)
■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. 233)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 610)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P. 160)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having an y of their body parts
caught in the window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to op erate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof.
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Stop the hybrid system. Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other materi al under the front wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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*: The coolant capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline engine
10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp. qt.)
Power control unit
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68F (20 C):
12.6 V or higher: Fully charged
12.2 — 12.4 V: Half charged
12.0 V or lower: Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire 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 un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss 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 avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning 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 numb er of occupants specified
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
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8-2. Customization
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe
place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set.
■Changing on the audio system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select on the “Menu” screen and select .
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing using the multi-information display
P. 109
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact your Lexu s dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed on the audio system screen
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available
■Vehicle proximity no tification system (P. 77)
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of elec tronic features that can be personalized
to suit your preferences. The settings of these features can be changed using
the multi-information display, on the audio system screen, or at your Lexus
dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
Customizable Features
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The volume of vehicle proximity
notification system soundLevel 1Level 2—OLevel 3
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■Intuitive parking assist (P. 339)
*: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ( P. 363)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorFarNearOO
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorFarNearOO
Buzzer volume31 to 5OO
Display setting*All sensors dis-
playedDisplay offOO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor brightnessBrightDimOO
Alert timing for presence of
approaching vehicle (BSM func-
tion only)
Intermediate
Early
OOLate
Only when in blind spot
RCTA buzzer volumeLevel 2Level 1O—Level 3
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