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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe EDR may record some or all of the following information.
● Gasoline engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver's seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
Your Lexus’ Electronic Control Un it (ECU) may contain another EDR.
There are a variety of driving situation s which include activating the vehi-
cle stability control (VSC) under whic h the VSC EDR will record certain
information. The VSC EDR may record so me or all of the following infor-
mation:
● Behavior of the vehicle
● Steering wheel angle
● Vehicle speed
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troublesh ooting, there is a system to record
data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data
Recorder (EDR).

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
ECB*1/VSC warning light
Malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The VSC.
Electric power steering system warning light Malfunction in the EPS.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)Malfunction in the pre-collision system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The radar cruise control
system is unable to judge
vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
• Switch the mode select to either the normal or
power mode.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n e a r i n g
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
The vehicle is unable to
drive over 60 mph (or
120 km/h) until the trans-
mission warms up.
Wait until the transmission
warms up.
(Flashing)
The hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is low.Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
(Flashing)
The gasoline engine can-
not operate or the shift
lever is in “N” for a long
time.
Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the hybrid system.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the power
switch.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (P. 3 74 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the poss ibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Messages displayed when refuelingThe following messages are displayed af ter the fuel lid opener is pressed.
If the messages do not change or are displayed continuously, have the
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
Other messages
If the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and confirm
that the message has disappeared.
MessageDetails
Preparing the vehicle for refueling.
Wait a moment.
You may commence refueling.Finish refueling within 30 minutes.
Close the fuel lid.
MessageDetails
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is opened when the transmission is
out of “P” with the hybrid system on.Shift the shift lever to “P”.
(If equipped)
Calibrate the neutral position of the steering wheel.
( P. 1 5 3 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the hybrid system.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Turn off TRAC. (  P. 166)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Transmission
12 volt battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6  12.8V Fully charged 
12.2  12.4V Half charged 
11.8  12.0V Discharged 
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
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Alphabetical index
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts..................................... 355
Emergency Locking Retractor  (ELR) ........................................................ 42
How to wear your seat belt............. 40
How your child should wear 
the seat belt...........................................43
Pre-collision seat belts........................ 42
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use.......................... 42
Reminder light..................................... 440
Seat belt extenders ...............................43
Seat belt pretensioners........................ 41
Seat heaters.................................... 319, 321
Seat ventilators........................................ 321
Seating capacity ..................................... 175
Seats Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................. 85
Cleaning ................................................ 354
Driving position memory ................. 35
Head restraint ........................................ 38
Properly sitting in the seat.................64
Seat adjustment ......................................33
Seat adjustment precautions ...........33
Seat heaters..................................319, 321
Ventilated seats .................................... 321
Service reminder indicators ...............117
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P .................................... 472
Transmission ..........................................106
Shift lock system .................................... 472
Shopping bag hooks ............................327
Side airbags ................................................66
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 122 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding..........................48
Driving position memory ..................35
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location .....................................15
Entry function ............................................13
Starting the hybrid system .............. 103
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................493
Spare tire ................................................ 462
Spark plug................................................490
Specifications .........................................486
Speedometer ............................................ 112
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 46
Audio switches....................................259
Driving position memory ..................35
Storage compartment ........................309
Storage feature......................................306
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
Sun visors .................................................. 312
Switch Fog light switch .................................... 125
Light switches ........................................ 122
Mode select switch ............................ 107
Power door lock switch .................... 25
Power switch......................................... 103
Power window switch ....................... 50
Window lock switch........................... 50
Wipers and washer switch .............126

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Tail lightsSwitch ........................................................ 122
Theft deterrent system Alarm ............................................................ 61
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 59
Theft prevention labels .......................... 63
Tire inflation pressure .........................493
Tire information Glossary.................................................503
Size .......................................................... 500
Tire identification number ............. 499
Uniform tire quality grading .......... 501
Tires Chains ....................................................... 177
Checking ...............................................383
Compact spare tire .......................... 462
If you have a flat tire ............... 460, 461
Inflation pressure................................ 493
Information............................................498
Pressure warning system ..............383
Replacing .................................................461
Rotating tires ........................................383
Size ........................................................... 493
Snow tires ................................................ 179
Tools ............................................................ 461
Total load capacity ................................ 175
Touch screen ........................................... 184
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................182
Emergency towing ........................... 429
Trailer towing.......................................... 181
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 164
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................472
Mode select switch.............................107 S mode .....................................................108
Transmission..........................................106
Trip meter ................................................... 113
Trunk Opener ...................................................... 29
Trunk light .................................................. 31
Wattage ................................................. 494
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 421
Switch ..........................................................110
Wattage ................................................. 494
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 313
Wattage ................................................. 494
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 313
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ................165
Vehicle identification number......... 487
Vehicle load limits .................................. 175
Ventilators .................................................321
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) .................................................164
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......164
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 438
Downshifting..........................................108
Open door .......................................... 440
Seat belt reminder ............................ 440
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 439
Brake system ....................................... 438
Charging system ............................... 438T
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