3476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
Flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032 ■
Use a CR2032 lithium battery ●
Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores. ●
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.●
Dispose of used batteries according to
the local laws.
1 Take out the mechanical key.
2 Remove the cover. To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip NOTICE■
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without
a filter may cause damage to the system.
Electronic key battery Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery
3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises The warning lights and warning buzzers op erate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■
System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●
Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
( → P.367)
●
Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( → P.365)
■
If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: → P.394■
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts at your dealer” is
shown
The filter may be clogge d, or the air intake
vents or ducts may be blocked. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
●
When the display goes off after several
seconds *
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
●
When the display does not go off
Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-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 malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
⎯ Comes
on
or flashes Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
Flashes ⎯ Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes
on ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly
447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Alphabetical Index A
A/C ................................................................... 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 250
Function ..........................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 181
Air conditioning filter ................................. 346
Air conditioning system ............................ 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
Airbags ............................................................... 32
Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................366
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions ...................................................................37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 434
SRS airbags ......................................................32
SRS warning light ......................................366
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Alarm..................................................................... 71
Warning buzzer ......................................... 372
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push-
button start) ................................................. 122
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 250
Function ......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Approach warning...................................... 223
Armrest............................................................ 297
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 181
Assist grips ..................................................... 297
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter................................346
Automatic air conditioning system .. 268
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 273
S-FLOW mode .......................................... 273
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 184
Automatic High Beam ............................... 186
Automatic light control system............... 184
B
Back door .......................................................... 110
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ..................................353
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
Preparing and checking before winter
.......................................................................... 257
Replacing .......................................................392
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 246
Bottle holders ................................................ 282
