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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 562
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 563
If you think something
is wrong............................ 570
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds .. 571
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 578
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ......................... 599
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 613
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................ 627
If you lose your keys .......... 629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 630
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................ 633
If your vehicle overheats .... 639
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 644
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 6466-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 650
Fuel information................. 665
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 667
Abbreviation list................. 690
Alphabetical index ............. 692
What to do if... .................. 704
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped.
During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle
slope, the engine is stopped* and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will not be charged. Thus, shift to P when the vehicle is
stopped. In addition, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or
B.
*:However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to
be charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gas-
oline engine may not stop automatically.
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric
motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction
battery) as necessary.
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)

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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy
and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in
D or B.
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
EV indicator
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
When the heater is switched on
The EV indicator comes on when driving
the vehicle using only the electric motor
(traction motor).

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Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly
discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every
few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid bat-
tery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the vehi-
cle with the 12-volt battery, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not
be charged. Always shift the shift position in P when the vehicle is
stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift
position in D or B to avoid discharging the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 6 3 6
After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.
Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from
the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of
rear right seatback.
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)

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Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on
the side of the rear right seat-
back for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If the vent become
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction
in hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entry & start system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in
your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 63)
Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 198)

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Push-button start system
: If equipped
Starting and stopping the hybrid system can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(P. 198)
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

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If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 630)
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is
about a year and a half.)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
hybrid system stops. (P. 590)
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 527)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic
field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 5 2 7
Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.
After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.
If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following pro-
cedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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