3416-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
Items
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from
the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause
a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
If none of the washer do not work or
the “Windshield Washer Fluid Low”
appears on the multi-information dis-
play, the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
WARNING
■When the electric cooling fans are
operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
With the power switch in ON, the elec-
tric cooling fans may automatically start
to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. Be sure
the power switch is OFF when working
near the electric cooling fans or radiator
grille.
Checking and adding the brake
fluid
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your
hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,
flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a
doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear out
or when the fluid leve l in the accumulator
is high.
If the reservoir need s frequent refilling,
there may be a serious problem.
Adding the washer fluid
3877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Tire pressure warning light
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engine control system; or
The electronic throttle control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.410)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after bl inking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
Natural causes
Flat tire
P.393
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
The electronically controlled brake system; or
The parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate 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.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, gr ip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Hybrid system overheated Output
power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.410
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
Messages and warnings
Warning lightWarning buzzer*Warning
Sounds
• Indicates an important situation, such as when a system related to drivin g is malfunctioning or
that danger may result if the correction proce-
dure is not performed
• Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onor flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as when the
systems shown on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning
Does not sound
• Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electrical components, th eir condition, or indi-
cates the need for maintenance
• Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has been performed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation correctly
466Alphabetical Index
Emergency flashers .................................... 378
Energy monitor ................................................97
EngineACC ..................................................................164
Compartment ............................................. 337
Hood................................................................335
How to start the hybrid system ............ 162
Identification number ................................. 417
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 162
Overheating.................................................. 410
Power switch ................................................. 162
Tachometer ............................................ 78, 82
Engine coolant.............................................. 339 Capacity ...........................................................419
Checking ....................................................... 339
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 263
Engine coolant temperature gauge78, 82
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 418
Checking ....................................................... 337
Warning light ...............................................386
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 339
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 257 Function .......................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 388
EV drive mode................................................165
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 63
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 399 Tire pressure warning system .............348
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake.................................................................. 421
Hybrid transmission ................................. 420
Washer ............................................................. 341
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374 Switch................................................................ 183
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats ......................................................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning .........................................................325
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ..................................................287
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ............................................287
Front side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 177
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Turn signal lever ............................................ 171
Wattage .......................................................... 422
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................417
Fuel gauge ............................................... 78, 82
Information .................................................... 423
Refueling.......................................................... 190
Type ....................................................................417
Warning light .............................................. 390
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..............................89
Current fuel consumption ........................89
Fuel filler door ................................................ 190 Refueling.......................................................... 190
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.........................................................402
Fuel gauge ................................................. 78, 82
Fuses ................................................................. 370
G
Garage door opener .................................... 311
Gauges ....................................................... 78, 82
G-force............................................................... 90
Glove box ....................................................... 294
474Alphabetical Index
Engine ............................................................. 387
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Hybrid system overheat......................... 392
Hybrid system ............................................. 387
Intuitive parking assist................. 238, 389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 205, 391
Open door.............................................. 109, 111
Open hood........................................................ 111
Open window ...............................................146
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 231
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........390
Pre-collision braking................................. 198
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......389
Seat belt ............................................... 390, 391
Warning lights............................................... 386 ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........389
Brake Override System ...........................391
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control ....................................391
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
Low fuel level ...............................................390
LTA indicator .................................................391
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Parking brake indicator ..........................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Pre-collision system ................................. 392
RCTA OFF indicator...............................389
Seat belt reminder light ............... 390, 391
Slip indicator ............................................... 388
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 387
Warning messages ..................................... 395
Washer Checking ......................................................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................263
Switch..................................................... 184, 188
Washing and waxing.................................. 322
Weights Cargo capacity .............................................157
Load limits ...................................................... 160
Weights ........................................................... 416
Wheels ............................................................. 363 Size .................................................................... 422
Window glasses .............................................145
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ........................................... 145
Rear window defogger........................... 277
Washer ................................................. 184, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................281
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 184
Position............................................................. 186
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips....................................... 263
Wireless remote control key ................... 106 Battery-saving function............................ 125
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Panic mode .................................................... 106
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform