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Driving
NOTICE
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( P.402)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate sudden ly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the
luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats,
long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with thei r seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
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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
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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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Alphabetical Index481
Towing
Dinghy towing ............................................... 173
Emergency towing ...................................383
Towing eyelet ............................................. 385
Trailer Sway Control ............................... 273
Trailer towing ...................................... 165, 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 273
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 70 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents....................72
Location............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 426
Warning messages ......................................73
Traction motor (electric motor) ................67
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 273
Trailer towing ........................................ 165, 173
Transmission Hybrid transmission .................................. 180
Selecting a driving mode....................... 270
Trip meters ........................................................ 84
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 375, 376
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Wattage............................................................ 431
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .................................................... 312
Wattage............................................................ 431
Vanity mirrors .................................................312 Vanity lights .................................................... 312
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 424
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............272
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............272
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Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 243
Downshifting ................................................. 183
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 252 Light reminder ................................................ 191
Open door ......................................................... 111
Seat belt reminder .....................................393
Vehicle sway warning ................... 222, 231
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 390
Brake hold operated indicator ...........392
Brake Override System ........................ 395
Brake system............................................... 388
Charging system....................................... 388
Drive-Start Control.................................. 395
Electric power steering.......................... 390
High coolant temperature.................... 389
Hybrid system............................................. 388
LDA indicator ............................................... 391
Low engine oil pressure........................ 389
Low fuel level ...............................................393
LTA indicator ................................................ 391
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 389
Master warning light.................................394
Parking brake indicator ..........................392
PCS warning light ...................................... 391
PKSB OFF indicator ................................392
Seat belt reminder light...........................393
Slip indicator .................................................392
SRS ................................................................... 390
Tire pressure ................................................394
Warning messages ..................................... 398
Washer Checking .......................................................353
Low washer fluid warning message353, 398
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 279
Switch......................................................196, 201
Washing and waxing.................................. 332
Weights Cargo capacity ........................161, 164, 424
Load limits ...........................................164, 424
Weights .......................................................... 424
Wheels ............................................................. 367 Replacing wheels ....................................... 367