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8537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 254
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able
*
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the vehi-
cle is idling, battery
charge is low, speed
is higher than the EV
drive mode operat-
ing speed range,
accelerator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically can-
celed
*
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the battery
charge is low, speed
is higher than the EV
drive mode operat-
ing speed range,
accelerator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.
Indicates that engine
oil level is lowCheck the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

8547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
• Turn off the snow
mode.
• If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set them
to a mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your
vehicle is nearing the
vehicle ahead (in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
mode)
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display
(the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.

8567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while
the lane keeping assist
function is operating)
The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors
or the surrounding area
on the bumper is dirty
or covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the
hybrid system has
overheated
This message may be
displayed when driv-
ing under severe
operating condi-
tions. (For example,
when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 917)
Indicates that the
hybrid system output is
limited because the
engine oil is over-
heatedDrive the vehicle at a
safe speed until the
warning message dis-
appears.
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8587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA sys-
tem functions
When the lane lines cannot be recognized
When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes

8597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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A warning message is shown on the multi-information display.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance
• Depress the brake
pedal.
• Turn off the snow
mode.
• If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set them
to a mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch is pressed while
the headlights are in
low beam.Turn the high beam on
and press the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch again.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a slippery
road
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low
Add washer fluid.

8617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire
position information
cannot be recognized
Drive for a short while
and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave
conditions improve,
the display may
return to normal. If
the tire pressure is
still not displayed
after driving for sev-
eral minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe
place, turn the power
switch off then on
again, and start driv-
ing.
If the tire pressure is
still not displayed
even after repeating
this several times,
have the vehicle
inspected by any
authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or
another duly quali-
fied and equipped
professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

8647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the power
switch off when
the shift lever was
in P.
Turn the
power
switch off
and lock
the doors
again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Con-
tinu-
ous

The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
power switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever
to P.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ousThe driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key
was not in the
vehicle, the shift
lever was not in P
and the power
switch was not
turned off.•Shift the
shift
lever to
P.
•Bring the
elec-
tronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Vehicles with the entry
function)
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart entry &
start system while
the electronic key
was still inside
the vehicle.Retrieve
the elec-
tronic key
from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors
again.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Inflate the tire until the recom-
mended pressure is reached.
The sealant will be injected
and the pressure will spike to
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar,
44 psi) or 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/
cm
2 or bar, 58 psi), and then
gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will
display the actual tire infla-
tion pressure about 1 minute
(15 minutes at low tempera-
ture) after the switch is
turned on.
Inject to recommended
pressure.
• Turn the compressor switch
off and then check the tire
inflation pressure. Being
careful not to over inflate,
check and repeat the inflation
procedure until the specified
tire inflation pressure is
reached.
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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Trunk
Turn the mechanical key
clockwise to open.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
The power switch will turn to ON
mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the power switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Starting the hybrid system
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