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When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you notice any of the following sy mptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Coolant inlet cap
Add coolant if necessary. ( P. 539)
Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable.
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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587Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil..................................................406
Capacity ................................................ 550
Checking .............................................. 406
Oil level warning message ...........466
Oil pressure warning
message..............................................466
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 334
Engine switch ...........................................217
Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch
modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........453
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 325
Function .................................................. 325
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net....................... 375
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ................. 498
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 509
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake........................................................554
Hybrid transmission .........................553
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light .......................................... 366
Front air conditioning system .......... 346
Front fog lights ....................................... 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Wattage ................................................. 449
Front personal lights............................ 367
Front position lights ............................. 237
Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 140
Front seats ................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Front turn signal lights ..........................231
Replacing light bulbs ........... 443, 449
Turn signal lever................................... 231
Wattage .................................................558
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.