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When trouble arises
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2), 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent
(60Ah) or greater, and performance rat-
ing (CCA) is equivalent (460A) or
greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-
not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and hybrid system may
not be able to start.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before
exchanging and confirm that it is firmly
connected to the hole section of the vehi-
cle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included
with the 12-volt battery exchanged or the
one installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)
For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
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A
B
WARNING
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or meta l surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.
■12-volt Battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt battery,
always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any battery fluids
(acid) to come into contact with skin,
clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area
with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
●Always wash your ha nds after handling
the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
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Front
Rear
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil.
Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check
the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output105 kW
Maximum torque199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity34 modules
Nominal voltage244.8 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
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*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Spark plug
■12-volt battery
■Charging rates
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Ignition system
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Specific voltage reading
at 68°F (20°C):12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds with the power switch
off, and turn the headlights off.)
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*Front
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
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nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related
termMeaning
Cold tire
inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehi-
cle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has
not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum
inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recom-
mended
inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure
recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory
weight
The combined weight (in
excess of those standard
items which may be
replaced) of transmission,
power steering, power
brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehi-
cle with standard equip-
ment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum
loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options
weight
Normal
occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant
distribution
Distribution of occupants in
a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
*
below
Production
options
weight
The combined weight of
installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb.
(2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they
replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride lev-
elers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or
a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diame-
ter
(Wheel
diameter)
Nominal diameter of the
bead seat
Rim size des-
ignationRim diameter and width
Tire related termMeaning
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Brake Hold .....................................................187
Fluid .................................................................. 429
Parking brake ............................................... 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ...............................................389
Brake assist .....................................................272
Brake Hold .......................................................187
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 262
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior ........................................................... 335
Interior ............................................................. 335
Seat belts........................................................ 335
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 424
Cargo hooks .................................................308
Cargo net hooks ..........................................308
Chains ..............................................................280
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 48
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 .........355, 417
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions...............................114 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
Power window lock switch .................... 149
Power window precautions .................. 149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions....370
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions ..........................26, 47
Seat heater precautions..........................299
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning ...............................................332, 335 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior............................................................ 332
Interior .............................................................335
Seat belts ........................................................335
Clock ..................................................................312
Compass ......................................................... 328
Condenser ..................................................... 352
Console box .................................................. 306
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking ........................................................ 351
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Cooling system...............................................351 Hybrid system overheating ................... 418
Cornering lights .............................................192
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................464
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables
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Replacing the battery...............................369
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) .............................................................272
Emergency flashers ....................................380
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................. 388
If a warning light turns on ..................... 388
If a warning message is displayed.....398
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly......................................................... 412
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............................................................................411
If the hybrid system will not start ........409
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 381
If you have a flat tire .................................. 402
If you lose your keys.....................................411
If you think something is wrong .........386
If your vehicle becomes stuck............... 421
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 380
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....383
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 418
Energy monitor ............................................... 99
Engine .............................................................. 425 Accessory mode ......................................... 177
Compartment .............................................348
Engine switch................................................. 174
Hood................................................................ 346
How to start the hybrid system ............ 174
Identification number ............................... 425
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 380
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 174
Overheating.................................................. 418
Power switch ................................................. 174
Engine compartment cover .................... 349
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 84
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 426
Checking .......................................................349
Warning light .............................................. 389
Engine switch .................................................. 174
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
EV drive mode................................................178
EV indicator ...................................................... 68
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 402
Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 429
Transmission.................................................428
Washer ...........................................................353
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Switch................................................................ 196
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .......................................................................... 393
Front seat heaters........................................300
Front seats ........................................................132 Adjustment ......................................................132
Cleaning .........................................................335
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 138
Head restraints............................................... 141
Power easy access system .................... 138
Seat heaters ................................................. 300
Seat position memory .............................. 138
Front side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 190
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Replacing light bulbs................................ 376
Wattage............................................................ 431
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 375, 376
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Wattage............................................................ 431
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 425
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 84
Gas station information..........................484
Information .................................................... 432
Refueling ........................................................ 203
Type.................................................................. 425
Warning light ............................................... 393
Fuel filler door ............................................... 203 Refueling ........................................................ 203
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................................411
Fuses ................................................................... 371
G
Garage door opener ................................. 322
Gas station information ............................ 484
Gauges ............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 306
Glove box light ............................................. 306
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 309
H
Head restraints ................................................ 141
Head-up display.............................................. 95
Headlights ....................................................... 190 Automatic headlight leveling .................. 191
Automatic High Beam ..............................193
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
Heated steering wheel ..............................300
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..... 291
Heated steering wheel............................ 299
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 292 Seat heaters ................................................. 300
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb ..................................375
Hill-start assist control ............................... 273
Hood ................................................................. 346 Open................................................................346
Hooks Cargo hooks............................................... 308
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................144
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 426
Hybrid battery air vent ..................................72
Hybrid system ...................................................67 Acoustic vehicle alerting system...........69
Emergency shut off system...................... 73
Energy monitor/consumption screen99
EV drive mode............................................. 178
High voltage components ....................... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 87
Hybrid system precautions...................... 70
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 277
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 409
Overheating .................................................. 418
Power switch..................................................174
Regenerative braking .................................68
Starting the hybrid system .......................174
Warning lights ............................................ 388
Hybrid System Indicator......................84, 87
Hybrid transmission..................................... 180
I
I/M test ............................................................ 342
Identification Engine..............................................................425
Vehicle ............................................................ 424
Ignition switch (Power switch) ................. 174
Illuminated entry system ........................... 302
Immobilizer system........................................ 75
Indicators ........................................................... 82
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Indicator ...................................................80, 82
Warning light ............................................... 392
Warning messages .................................. 259
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Changing settings of the system ......... 213
Function ..............................................................211
Warning light .................................................391
Warning message.....................................398
Personal lights............................................... 302 Switch ..............................................................303
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...............247
Power back door open er and closer ..... 117
Power control unit coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 279
Radiator .......................................................... 352
Power easy access system ....................... 138
Power outlets ..................................................313
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system)...........................................................272Warning light ...............................................390
Power switch ................................................... 174
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..149
Jam protection function........................... 148
Operation....................................................... 148
Window lock switch ..................................149
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Changing settings of the system ......... 213
Function ..............................................................211
Warning light .................................................391
Warning message.....................................398
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 237
Radiator ........................................................... 352
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ............................267
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks........134 Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulb ..................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..............................144
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 146
Rear window defogger ............................. 292
Rear window wiper.......................................201
Refueling ......................................................... 203 Capacity .........................................................425
Fuel types .......................................................425
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................203
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened............................................................ 411
Regenerative braking ................................... 68
Remote Touch .............................................. 286
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 369
Fuses...................................................................371
Light bulbs .....................................................375
Tires ..................................................................402
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................................................... 456
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 339
Road accident cautions ................................. 71
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 235
S
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 296
Safety Connect................................................ 60
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ...............................................................30
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ..........................................................................335
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28