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3746-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Front turn signal light (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
Headlights
Parking lights and daytime running
lights (if equipped)
Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Cornering lights (if equipped)
Side turn signal lights
Tail lights
Stop lights
Tail lights/stop lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
■LED lights
Vehicles with single-beam headlights:
The lights other than the front turn signal
light each consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to have the light
replaced.
Vehicles with triple-beam headlights:
The lights consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.371
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
A
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3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels. If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in
black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distance
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truckUsing a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
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3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet by following the specified
procedure.
1 Take out the towing eyelet.
(P.296)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
*
or hard metal bar.
*: If a wheel nut wrench is not equipped, a wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
your Lexus dealer.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the
power switch to ON.
7Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P.168
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Vehicles with wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut
wrench is installed in luggage compart-
ment. ( P.296)
Vehicles without wheel nut wrench: Wheel
nut wrench can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer.
Emergency towing procedure
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3877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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.
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3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)(U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the intuitive parking assist function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.234)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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3907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still
unfastened after 24 seco nds, the buzzer will sound intermitte ntly for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PK SB (Parking Support Brake) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.246)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approx imately 1.6 gal. (6.0L, 1.3 Imp.gal.)
or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.
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3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passengers that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 30 more seconds.
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning
light/PKSB warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
Drive-Start Control is operating;
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (if equipped) is
operating
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display
and head-up display (if equipped).
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.213)
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4017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.405)
The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or corroded.
( P.342)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.405)
One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.342)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid system 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.
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.172)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the power switch to ACC. 4
Press and hold the power switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the hybrid system in an
emergency