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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 402
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 402
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising
........................................................ 403
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................ 405
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 409
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ........ 410
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 420
If you have a flat tire.................. 424
If the hybrid syst em will not start
........................................................ 436
If you lose your keys ................. 438
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 438
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 439
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................................... 441
If your vehicle overheats ........ 446
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........................................................ 449
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4027-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
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4107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the followin g actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
The electronically controlled brake system; or
The electric parking brake
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.446)
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4117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Hybrid system overheat warning light*(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on th e multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.448)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
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;
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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4127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light*
(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on th e multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
Drive-Start Control is operating;
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped) is operating
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
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4137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Electric power steering system warning light (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 alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt
is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a cert ain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
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. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time af ter the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(red)
or
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fu el is approximately 2.9 gal. (11.0 L, 2.4 Imp.
gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger 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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4147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the center panel.Regardless of whether or not a rear passenger is present, if the power switch is turned to
ON mode with the rear seat belts unfastened, this light will also illuminate for a certain
period of time.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently
for a certain period of time, af ter the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.
■Tire pressure warning light
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(RX450h)
or
(RX450hL)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the following:
Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.417)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.233)
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When trouble arises
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the in tuitive parking assist function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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.254)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with
dirt, etc. ( P.246)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.260)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (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.270, 420)