3676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
7Install the air intake vent cover.
1
Insert the tab of the cover as shown
in the illustration.
2
Push the cover to engage the 5
claws.
8
Using a Phillips screwdriver, install
the clip.
■Scheduled maintenance of the air
intake vent is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle
is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty
areas, the air intake vent may need to be
cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to
the “Warranty and Service Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Sched-
uled Maintenance”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may interfere
with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging
of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
becomes limited, the distance that the
vehicle can be driven using the electric
motor (traction motor) may be reduced
and the fuel economy may be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vent peri-
odically.
●Improper handling of the air intake vent
cover and filter may result in damage to
them. If you have any concerns about
cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information
display
●If this warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, remove the air
intake vent cover and clean the filter.
(
P.365)
●After cleaning the air intake vent, start
the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer shown. It
may take approximately 20 minutes after
the hybrid system is started until the
warning message disappears. If the warn-
ing message does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When cleaning the air intake vent
●Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) or other components, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
●Before cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
■When removing the air intake vent
cover
Do not touch the service plug located
near the air intake vent. ( P.66)
3686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■When the card key battery needs to be
replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only
at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
Flathead screwdriver
Small 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.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure to only use a vacuum to suck out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and
clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake ve nt, which may affect
the performance of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-
tion.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to
enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
●Carefully handle the removed filter so
that it will not be damaged. If the filter
is damaged, have it replaced with a
new filter by your Lexus dealer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air intake
vent other than the exclusive filter for
this vehicle or use the vehicle without
the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with
the warning message (indicating that
charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-
tery [traction battery] may become lim-
ited) displayed, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may malfunction. If the
warning message is shown, clean the air
intake vent immediately.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
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 ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.339)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( P.339)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.410)
• “Front Camera Unavailable” ( P.196)
• “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” ( P.196)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery See Owner’s
Manual” 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 proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.405)
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” is
shown, the filter may be clogged, the air
intake vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore, perform
the following correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, per-
3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
form the procedure on P.365 to clean
them.
• If the warning message is shown when
the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) are not dirty,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus
dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible if any tire goes flat.
The vehicle can be driven for a maximum
of 100 miles (160 km) at a speed below 50
mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on. ( P.387)
A run-flat tire has a mark on the
side wall.
■In some condition (such as at high tem-
peratures)
You cannot continue dr iving for up to 100
miles (160 km).
■For the detailed information on run-flat
tires
P.347
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Power
to Climate Temporarily Limited” is
displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is displayed
frequently
The 12-volt battery may have deterio-
rated. As the battery may discharge in
this state when left unattended, have the
battery inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire, but instead you can con-
tinue driving the vehicle with run-
flat tires even if any tire goes flat.
In this case, slow down and drive
with extra caution.
Run-flat tires
463Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ....................................................................276Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256
Warning light .............................................. 388
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 257
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 257
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 176
Airbags ................................................................. 31 Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags...................................... 31
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags ....................................................... 31
SRS warning light ..................................... 388
Air conditioning filter ................................. 364
Air conditioning system .............................276 Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Warning buzzer .........................................386
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 54
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) .................................................. 124
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256 Warning light .............................................. 388
Approach warning...................................... 222
Armrest............................................................. 310
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 176
Assist grips ........................................................ 311
Audio system-linked display ...................... 90
Automatic headlight leveling system ....178
Automatic High Beam ............................... 180
Automatic light control system................ 177
Average fuel economy................................. 89
Average vehicle speed ................................ 89
B
Back door .......................................................... 112 Hands Free Power Back Door ............. 116
Power back door.......................................... 115
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 342 Battery checking ........................................ 342
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 405
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................263
Replacing ...................................................... 408
Warning light .............................................. 386
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 65
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 226
Bottle holders ................................................ 295
Brake Brake Hold......................................................175
Fluid.....................................................................421
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Warning light .............................................. 386
Brake assist .................................................... 256
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips.....................................................153
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....... 80, 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 226