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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(→
P. 545)
Tire inflation pressure

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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .................. 496
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 497
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................498
If you think something is wrong ................502
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.....503
If a warning message is displayed ................................509
If you have a flat tire ................... 513
If the hybrid sy stem will not
start ............................................... 523
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 525
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 527
If your vehicle overheats .......... 531
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................535

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem wi
th your hybrid transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that
the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being
extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc.
(→ P. 215, 509)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( →P. 215, 509)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System ) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol) system is disabled, the PC S warning light will illuminate.
→ P. 215
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC is operating.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L,
2.1 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warnin g system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
→ P. 509
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to
indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning messages are show n again after the following actions have
been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the
content of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a
dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
The multi-information display shows warn ings of system malfunctions, incor-
rectly performed operations, and messag es that indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is shown, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
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Messages and warnings
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes on ⎯
Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed
⎯Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
Flashes⎯Sounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result

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*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions.
(For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: →P. 531
■If “Maintenance Required for Hybrid Batter y Cooling Parts at Your Dealer” is shown
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in
duct. Have maintenance performed on the hy brid battery (traction battery) cooling
component at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Hybrid Battery Low Shift Out of N to Recharge” is shown
Message is displayed when the remaining char ge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low.
As the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) can not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
when stopped for long periods of time shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Hybrid Battery Low Hybrid System St opped Shift to P and Restart” is shown
Message is displayed when the remaining char ge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low, because vehicle has been sh ifted N for a long period of time.
When operating the vehicle, restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Ex iting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the power switch
to OFF with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when th e accelerator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever
is in N. Release the accel erator pedal and shift the shift lever to D or R.
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintena nce” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Comes on⎯Does not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
Flashes⎯Does not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly
System
warning
lightWarning buzzer*Warning

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When trouble arises
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is
performed (→ P. 437)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintena nce” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil mainte nance data has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( →P. 451)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is changed and the
oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine o il, and oil filter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. (→ P. 451)
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
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.
■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed.
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( →P. 215, 503)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operat ed incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that re quires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, follow the instruction of the message and shift the shift
lever.
■If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-info rmation display is malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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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.
The power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization 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 st ill cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■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. 478)
■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. 169)
■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. 560)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 122)
Starting the hybrid system
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WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof afte r checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
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 moon roof.
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