2019 LEXUS UX250H warning

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

3696-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1Take out the mechanical key.
2
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip
of the flathead screwdriver with a tape.
3Remove the depleted battery using
the small flathead screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal
facing up.
Replacing the batteryWARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by
a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a screwdriver of appropriate size.
Applying excessive force may deform or
damage the cover.
■For normal operation after replacing
the battery
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.

3716-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Type ANormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P.374)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.
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B
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B
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B
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
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B

3726-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Single-beam headlightsAdjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Triple-beam headlightsAdjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
 Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
 Park the vehicle on level ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation pressure
WARNING
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as
there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim
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B
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B

3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
1
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2
Remove the light bulb.
3
When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
Replacing light bulb
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 378
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................ 379
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................................... 381
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 385
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 386
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 395
If you have a flat tire.................. 399
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................ 400
If you lose your keys ................. 402
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 402
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 403
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................ 405
If your vehicle overheats ......... 410
If the vehicle becomes stuck . 413

3797-1. Essential information
7
When trouble arises
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
5
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road. 
Remove the seat belt first.
 If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.
 If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power window
switch and exit the vehicle through
the window.
 If the window can not be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle, and then
open the door and exit the vehicle.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system has to be turned
off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will
be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the hybrid sys-
tem.
If the vehicle is trapped in
r
ising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.
WARNING
■Using an emergency hammer*1 for
emergency escape
The rear side windows and rear window
of this vehicle can be shattered by an
emergency hammer
*1 used for emer-
gency escape, however, since the wind-
shield and front side windows
*2 are
laminated glass they can not be shattered
by an emergency hammer
*1.
*1: Contact your Lexus dealer or after-
market accessory manufacturer for
further information about an emer-
gency hammer.
*2: Vehicles with laminated glass

3807-1. Essential information
■How to distinguish laminated glass
When looking from the cross-sectional
view point, laminated glass is two sheets of
glass pasted together.
Laminated glass
Tempered glass
WARNING
■Escaping the vehicle from the window
There are cases where escaping the
vehicle from the window is not possible
due to seating position, passenger body
type, etc.
When using an emergency hammer,
consider your seat location and the size
of the window opening to ensure that the
opening is accessible and large enough
to escape.
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B