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4506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid- able 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.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or wate r entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head- lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
NOTICE
■When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stopping you from conducting the replace operation properly, open the window on the side you are working on to allow you enough space to work.
Continuing the operation without giving yourself enough space to work could lead you to scratch the vehicle.

4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessivestress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam- aged while being towed.
■To 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.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain and related parts may be damaged,an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle or electricity generated by the operation of the motor may cause a fireto occur depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.

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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem- porarily limited due to high power consumption
 Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to reduce power consumption.Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal. If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme- diately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PC S (Pre-Crash Safety system) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.  Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Other displayed messages
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may beblocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once
The electronic key is not detectedwhen an attempt is made to start the
hybrid system.  Start the hybrid system with the electronic key present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other than the driver’s door was openedand closed while the power switch
was in a mode other than off.  Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever wasin P and the power switch was not
turned off.  Turn the power switch off or bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon- tinuous
An attempt was made to exit thevehicle with the electronic key andlock the doors without first turning
the power switch off when the shift lever was in P. Turn the power switch off and
lock the doors again.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
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Con-
tinuous
(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 electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
OnceCon-tinuous
An attempt was made to lock eitherfront door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing thedoor by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.For some models only: An attempt
was made to lock the doors other than using the smart entry & startsystem while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.  Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked with the mechanical key and thenthe power switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle.• The electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle even after the power switch was pressed twoconsecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to the power switch while depressingthe brake pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start thehybrid system with the shift lever inan incorrect position.
 Shift the shift lever to P and start the hybrid system.
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
 Next time when starting the hybrid system, operate thehybrid system for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the 12- volt battery.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 435)
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the power switch turned off and then the power switch wasput in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the hybrid system being started. Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During an hybrid system starting procedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning prop- erly ( P. 528), the power switch was touched with the electronic key.
 Press the power switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the power switch being pressed. Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal and moving the steering wheel leftand right.
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the punctured tire.
Remove the air release cap from the
hose.
You will use the air release cap again.
Therefore keep it in a safe place.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise as far as possible.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Emergency repair method
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When trouble arises
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If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 528)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 85)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( P. 524)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 530)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 412)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 530)
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. (P. 412)
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the problem cannot be repaired , or if repair procedures are unknown.
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( P. 217)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and he adlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.

5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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WARNING
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the power switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure todo so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake releasetool, resulting in an injury.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key ( P. 135)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)*
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)*
*: This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( P. 155) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote control can-
not be used. In such cases, the d oors and trunk can be opened and the
hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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