4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 317
Hood................................................... 319
Positioning a floor jack................ 319
Engine compartment................... 321
12-volt battery................................ 326
Tires ................................................... 329
Tire inflation pressure ................. 339
Wheels............................................... 341
Air conditioning filter..................342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 344
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 352
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 358
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 359
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 361
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 364
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 365
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 375
If you have a flat tire..................... 379If the hybrid syst
em will not start
.......................................................... 386
If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 391
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 402
Fuel information............................ 409
Tire information ............................... 411
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 420
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................. 431
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 434
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 434
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 436
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 44
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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 309
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 312
General maintenance .............. 313
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs .......... 316
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 317
Hood................................................ 319
Positioning a floor jack............. 319
Engine compartment................ 321
12-volt battery............................. 326
Tires ................................................ 329
Tire inflation pressure .............. 339
Wheels............................................ 341
Air conditioning filter...............342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and
filter .............................................. 344
Electronic key battery ............. 347
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 349
Headlight aim............................... 351
Light bulbs .................................... 352
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Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.326)•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.325)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
or SAE J1704 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( P.323)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-
borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
( P.344)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver
Engine oil level
( P.321)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.349)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
ItemsParts and tools
3216-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.349)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.322)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.321)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.325)
Radiator ( P.324)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.324)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.324)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.323)
Washer fluid tank ( P.325)
■12-volt battery
P.326
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Checking and adding the engine
oil
3496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and remove the lid. Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.
3
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using
the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.
Type C:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type A
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
3506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal 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.352)
●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.A
B
A
B
A
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.
●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.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.390)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.172)
There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.69)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
For vehicles sold in except Canada:
There is a possibility that the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is extremely low
(approximately below -22°F [-
30°C]). ( P.65, 145)
WARNING
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle
body and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the hybrid system will not
start
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation. Check the following and per-
form the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( P.145)
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When trouble arises
In the event that the hybrid system still
cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to
P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.347)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
power switch in step 3 above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes
will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P.148)If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-
volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle using the following procedure.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.72)
2 Open the hood ( P.319) and
open the fuse box cover.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the hybrid system if the
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid system