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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.
If a warning message is dis-
played
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions, incorrectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that indicate a
need for maintenance. When a
message is shown, perform the cor-
rection procedure appropriate to
the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the message
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are
shown again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.
A
B
Messages and warnings
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When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
( P.388)
●Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( P.386)
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Output
power reduced” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.416
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected. Shift into P to
Restart.” is shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power
switch to OFF with the shift lever in any
position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
Comes on or
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly
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Back door .......................................................... 114 Wireless remote control............................117
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb.................................. 374
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................277
Replacing ......................................................... 414
Warning light ...............................................386
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
Bottle holders................................................ 304
Brake Brake Hold .................................................... 186
Fluid .................................................................. 427
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ............................................... 387
Brake assist .................................................... 270
Brake Hold ...................................................... 186
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch261
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ..................................... 330
Exterior............................................................333
Interior .............................................................333
Seat belts ........................................................333
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 422
Cargo hooks ................................................. 306
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 306
Chains .............................................................. 278
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation .................. 52
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats installation ..................................51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .55
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ...........................................55
Child safety ........................................................47 12-volt battery precautions ........ 353, 415
Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions .............................. 114
Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
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Power window lock switch.....................149
Power window precautions ...................149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions ...369
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 28
Seat belt precautions ...................................47
Seat heater precautions ......................... 297
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning.............................................. 330, 333 Aluminum wheels ......................................330
Exterior ...........................................................330
Interior ............................................................. 333
Seat belts........................................................ 333
Clock ................................................................. 310
Compass ......................................................... 326
Condenser ..................................................... 350
Console box .................................................. 304
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 425
Checking ....................................................... 349
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................277
Warning light ............................................... 387
Cooling system............................................. 349 Hybrid system overheating ....................416
Cornering lights .............................................. 191 Coussins gonflables
Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ...................... 462
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau........................................................... 458
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables .................................................. 458
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................236
Cup holders ................................................... 304
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................441
D
Daytime running light system .................. 190
Deck board .................................................... 307
Deck under tray ........................................... 307
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 290
Rear window ............................................... 290
Windshield ................................................... 290
Differential .......................................................427
Dimension ...................................................... 422
Dinghy towing................................................. 173
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Emergency flashers .................................... 378
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ..................386
If a warning light turns on ......................386
If a warning message is displayed.....396
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 412
If the electronic key does not operate properly........................................................ 410
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................409
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 407
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................................................... 379
If you have a flat tire ................................. 400
If you lose your keys.................................409
If you think something is wrong .........384
If your vehicle becomes stuck...............419
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 381
If your vehicle overheats ..........................416
Energy monitor ............................................... 99
Engine Accessory mode ......................................... 176
Compartment ............................................. 346
Engine switch................................................. 174
Hood................................................................ 344
How to start the hybrid system ............ 174
Identification number ............................... 423
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 174
Overheating...................................................416
Power switch ................................................. 174 Engine compartment cover .................... 347
Engine coolant
Capacity .........................................................425
Checking .......................................................349
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 277
Warning light ...............................................387
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 84
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 424
Checking ....................................................... 347
Warning light ...............................................387
Engine switch .................................................. 174
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 270
Warning light .............................................. 388
EV drive mode................................................ 177
EV indicator ...................................................... 68
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire .............................................................400
Tire pressure warning system .............357
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 427
Transmission................................................. 426
Washer ............................................................ 351
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Switch................................................................ 195
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
............................................................................391
Front seat heaters........................................ 297
Front seats ........................................................132 Adjustment...................................................... 132
Cleaning......................................................... 333
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory........................ 138
Head restraints ...............................................141
Power easy access system .................... 138
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory .............................. 138
Front side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
Wattage.......................................................... 429
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 374, 375
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Wattage.......................................................... 429
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 423
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 84
Gas station information..........................484
Information ....................................................430
Refueling ........................................................ 202
Type.................................................................. 423
Warning light .................................................391
Fuel filler door ............................................... 202 Refueling ........................................................ 202
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................409
Fuses ................................................................. 370G
Garage door opener ................................. 320
Gas station information ............................ 484
Gauges ............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 304
Glove box light ............................................. 304
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 307
H
Head restraints ................................................ 141
Head-up display.............................................. 94
Headlights ....................................................... 189 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 190
Automatic High Beam ..............................192
Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Heated steering wheel .............................. 297
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .. 289
Heated steering wheel ............................ 297
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 290
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb .................................. 374
Hill-start assist control ............................... 270
Hood ................................................................. 344 Open................................................................ 344
Hooks Cargo hooks............................................... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................144
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 424
Hybrid battery air vent ..................................72
Hybrid system ...................................................67 Emergency shut off system ......................73
Energy monitor/consumption screen99
EV drive mode ............................................. 177
High voltage components ....................... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 87
Hybrid system precautions ..................... 70
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 275
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 407
Overheating...................................................416
Power switch ................................................. 174
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Starting the hybrid system....................... 174
Vehicle proximity notification system 69
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 87
Hybrid transmission...................................... 179
I
I/M test ............................................................ 340
Identification Engine ............................................................. 423
Vehicle ............................................................ 422
Ignition switch (Power switch) ................. 174
Illuminated entry system ...........................300
Immobilizer system .........................................75
Indicators ........................................................... 82
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 452
Inside rear view mirror ................................144
Instrument panel light control ................... 88
Interior lights..................................................300 Intuitive parking assist
Function .......................................................... 247
Warning message .....................................248
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................ 344
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 400
Jack handle ....................................................400
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 151
Power back door closer ........................... 121
Power windows ........................................... 148
Rear seats ........................................................137
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................126
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Keys.................................................................... 106 Battery-saving function............................. 127
Electronic key ............................................... 106
Engine switch .................................................174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 410
If you lose your keys ................................ 409
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry .........................................110, 126
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch..................................................174
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
Warning buzzer ........................................... 127
Wireless remote control key ................ 107
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
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Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) ............................................................ 226
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ......................... 217
Language (multi-information display) 444
LATCH anchors ............................................. 55
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 226
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 344
Hood lock release lever......................... 344
Shift lever.......................................................... 179
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Wiper lever.................................................... 195
Lexus Enform Remote.................................. 65
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 60
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............... 66
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 Automatic High Beam .............................. 192
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................ 226
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 217
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................210
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 234
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Light Automatic High Beam system.............. 192
Cornering lights ............................................ 191
Fog light switch ............................................ 195
Headlight switch ......................................... 189 Illuminated entry system ........................ 300
Interior light list ........................................... 300
Interior lights .................................................. 301
Luggage compartment light ................... 116
Personal lights .............................................. 301
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Vanity lights ................................................... 310
Wattage .......................................................... 429
Welcome light illumination control ....... 111
Light bulbs Replacing ........................................... 374, 375
Wattage .......................................................... 429
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................... 217
Luggage cover .............................................308
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 342
General maintenance ............................. 337
Maintenance data ...................................... 422
Maintenance requirements .................. 337
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 387
Meter Head-up display............................................ 94
Indicators.......................................................... 80
Instrument panel light control................ 88
Meters.................................................................84
Multi-information display ..........................89
Warning lights ............................................ 386
Warning messages.................................. 396
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 294