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Maintenance and care Luggage compartment Items Check points
12-volt battery Check the connections.
( → P.333)
Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal • The accelerator pedal
should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal
move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal
have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal
have the correct amount
of free play?
Brakes •The vehicle should not
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should
not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should
not get too close to the
floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head
restraints • Do the head restraints
move smoothly and lock
securely?
Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism • When parked on a slope
and the shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle securely
stopped? Indicators/
buzzers • Do the indicators and
buzzers function prop-
erly?
Lights • Do all the lights come
on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake
switch operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope
and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts oper-
ate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not
be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls
operate properly?
Steering
wheel • Does the steering wheel
rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel
have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any
strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood
lock system work prop-
erly?Items Check points

3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( → P.387)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( → P.64)
There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( → P.69)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
( → P.385) One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( → P.390)
The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be lo ose or corroded.
( → P.333)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( → P.390)
One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( → P.333) Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid syst em does not start,
the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the power switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.If the hybrid system will not
start Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation.
Check the following and perform
the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( → P.168) The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the hybrid system in an
emergency

4078-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tire
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber) *
:If equippedTire size T165/80D17 104M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Wheel size 17 × 4 T
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. W Type
Exterior Front side marker lights (bulb
type) W5W 5 A
Front turn signal lights (bulb
type)* 585
(WY21W) 21 B
Interior Vanity lights ⎯ 8 A

451What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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451Refueling ..........................................................196
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ........................................................ 387
Fuses ................................................................. 349 G
Garage door opener ................................. 298
Gas station information ............................ 460
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 282
Glove box light ............................................. 282
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 285 H
Head restraints ............................................... 137
Head-up display.............................................. 90
Headlights ....................................................... 183
Automatic headlight leveling ................ 184
Automatic High Beam ............................. 186
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs................................ 353
Heated steering wheel ...............................276
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Heated steering wheel............................ 275
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 269
Seat heaters .................................................. 275
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulb..................................353
Hill-start assist control ............................... 250
Hood ................................................................. 325
Warning message........................... 107, 374
Hooks
Cargo hooks................................................ 284
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................24
Horn ................................................................... 140
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 402
Hybrid battery air vent ................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen 94
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 82
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................255
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
Overheating .................................................394
Power switch................................................. 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 82
Hybrid transmission...................................... 173
I
I/M test ............................................................ 322
Identification
Engine............................................................... 401
Vehicle ........................................................... 400
Ignition switch (Power switch) ................ 168
Illuminated entry system ........................... 278
Immobilizer system........................................ 69
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data................329
Items to initialize ......................................... 429
Tire pressure warning system ...............341
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 140
Instrument panel light control ................... 84
Interior lights.................................................. 278
Intuitive parking assist
Function .......................................................... 227
Warning message ..................................... 229

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Jack
Positioning a floor jack............................ 326
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 378
Jack handle .................................................... 378
Jam protection function
Moon roof ....................................................... 147
Power back door opener and closer. 118
Power windows............................................ 144 K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start .................................................................. 122
Wireless remote control......................... 104
Keys.....................................................................102
Battery-saving function ............................ 123
Electronic key ................................................102
Engine switch................................................ 168
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 387
If you lose your keys.................................386
Key number plate ........................................102
Keyless entry ................................................. 104
Mechanical key.............................................102
Power switch ................................................ 168
Replacing the battery............................... 347
Warning buzzer ........................................... 122
Wireless remote control key ................ 104
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) ..............................................................210
Language (multi-information display) 422
LATCH anchors ............................................. 55
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ...........................................................210 Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................325
Hood lock release lever .........................325
Shift lever ..........................................................173
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Wiper lever .................................................... 189
Lexus Enform Remote.................................. 311
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 306
Lexus Enform Service Connect ..............312
Lexus Safety System+................................. 198
Automatic High Beam ............................. 186
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ......................................................... 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................203
License plate lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Light
Automatic High Beam system ............. 186
Fog light switch ............................................ 189
Headlight switch.......................................... 183
Illuminated entry system ......................... 278
Interior light list ............................................ 278
Interior lights ................................................. 279
Luggage compartment light ................... 112
Personal lights ............................................. 279
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Vanity lights ................................................. 288
Wattage ..........................................................407
Welcome light illumination control ... 107
Light bulbs
Replacing .......................................... 353, 354
Wattage ..........................................................407
Luggage cover ............................................. 286