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3426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the glove box.
3 Remove the panel.
4 Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
( ), and remove the filter cover. 5
Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air cond itioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter and
the filter case should be pointing up.
QChecking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
QIf air flow from the vents decreases dra-
matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter
and replace if necessary.
QAir conditioning filter with deodorizing
function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi-
cle, the deodorizing effect may become sig-
nificantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out
continuously, replace the air conditioning
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning
filter
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3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
shown in the illustration, the claw is easily
detached.
4Pull back the fender liner and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights 5
Remove the light bulb.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
6 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
7 Return the fender liner to its origi-
nal position, and install the clip.
Make sure that the fender liner is correctly
positioned on the inner side of the front
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B
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3556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
bumper.
8Engage the clips to the front
bumper to install the fender liner,
and then remove the protective
tape.
WARNING
QReplacing light bulb
OTurn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
ODo not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
OFully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
QTo prevent damage or fire
OMake sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
OCheck the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

3627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the power switch off.
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
ODo not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechan ism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
OWhen raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
QTowing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
QIf “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message has been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.314)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
QIf “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.314)
QIf “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing
the engine oil, make sure to reset the mes-
sage. ( P.325)
QIf a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
QIf a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-
played
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.396)
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
•“Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
OIf any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
the vehicle may have run out of fuel. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel
level is low, refuel the vehicle. ( P.62)
• “Hybrid system stopped”
• “Engine stopped”
OIf “Low Auxiliary Battery” is shown
• When the display goes off after several
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.391).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
OIf “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts” is shown, the filter
may be clogged, the air intake vent may
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent and filter of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty,
perform the procedure on P.343 to
clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid

3807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel lock key
* (if equipped)
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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B
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E
WARNING
QUsing the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
ODo not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
OOnly use the tire jack that comes with
this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do
not use other tire jacks for replacing
tires on this vehicle.
OPut the jack properly in its jack point.
ODo not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
ODo not start the hybrid system or drive
the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.

3817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
When replacing tires on a vehicle with
wheel lock nuts, use the following pro-
cedures to remove and install the
wheel lock nuts. The wheel lock key is
stored in the tray inside the luggage
compartment. Always return the wheel
lock key to its original position after
use, so that it does not get lost.
QRemoval
For ease of removal, the wheel lock nut
should always be the first one loos-
ened.
1 Place the wheel lock key on top of
the wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut
patterns engage. 2
Place the wheel nut wrench on the
wheel lock key, and while applying
pressure on the wheel lock key,
loosen the wheel lock nut.
QInstallation
For ease of installation, the wheel lock
nut should always be the last one tight-
ened.
1 By hand, Install a wheel lock nut on
the wheel to be installed.
2 Place the wheel lock key on top of
the wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut
patterns engage.
3 Place the wheel nut wrench on the
wheel lock key, and while applying
pressure on the wheel lock key,
tighten the wheel lock nut to the
recommended torque.
1 Open the trunk.
2 Pull the lever upwards when lifting
the luggage mat up.
WARNING
ODo not raise the vehicle while some-
one is inside.
OWhen raising the vehicle, do not put an
object on or under the jack.
ODo not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace
the tire.
OUse a jack stand if it is necessary to get
under the vehicle.
OWhen lowering the vehicle, make sure
that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Wheel lock nut (if equipped)
NOTICE
Do not use an impact wrench. Using an
impact wrench may cause permanent
damage to wheel lock nut and wheel lock
key. If in doubt about wheel lock applica-
tion, contact your Lexus dealer.
Taking out the jack

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.174)
 There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.67)
 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.63, 148)
WARNING
QSpeed 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 death or serious injury.
QAfter 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
QBe 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.
QDriving 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.
QWhen 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 pressure 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.148)

3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
QWhen the electronic key does not work
properly
OMake sure that the smart access system
with push-button start has not been deac-
tivated using the Remote Touch or at
your Lexus dealer. If it is off, turn the func-
tion on.
OCheck if battery-saving mode is set. If it is
set, cancel the function. (P.117)
Use the mechanical key ( P.102) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions:
QUnlocking the door
1 Pull the driver’s door handle and
insert the mechanical key.
2 Unlock the door.
3 Remove the key, return the handle,
and then pull the handle again.
QLocking the door
1 With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
QOpening the trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.117) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk can be opened and
the hybrid system can be started by
following the procedure below.
NOTICE
QIn case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys provided with your vehicle (includ-
ing the card key) to your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, opening the trunk and
using the key linked functions

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
QAlarm (for Canada)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
QChanging 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.151)
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.69)
2 Open the hood ( P.321) 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