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3-7. Other interior features
Indicator and warning lightsOperation indicator light
If your subscription has expired,
the operation indicator light will go
off.
Warning light
If the warning light (red light)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency ca ll is automatically placed to the Lexus
Link Call Center, and your vehicle’s location is identified. The Lexus Link
Advisor will attempt to contact you and assess the situation. The Advisor
can quickly contact the ne arest emergency services provider, describe the
situation and request that assistance be sent to your location.
The Lexus Link Advisor can, if requeste d, connect you to an emergency ser-
vices operator.
Emergency assistance
When you press the button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link
Call Center with your vehicle’s locati on. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link
Advisor can determine your vehicle’s lo cation, communicate with you, and,
if appropriate, contac t the nearest emergency service provider.
If you have accidentally pressed the button, tell the Lexus Link Advisor that you
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 4 5 0
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
while the hybrid system is running.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The occupant detection sensor
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●The seat belt buckle switches
●The driver's seat position sensor
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caus ed by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. 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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
The tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute
and then stay on.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. ( P. 3 8 0 )
Also, the following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r w i n d o w s (P. 5 1 )
●Variable gear ratio steering (P. 1 5 3 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 3 8 5 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 1 5 3 )
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the
power switch to the “IG-ON” mo de, then start the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Make sure the “READY” light co mes on. If the light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the vehicle’s hybrid system has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were
connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.STEP5
STEP6
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 192
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 164
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 164
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter .......................399
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 69
Airbag precautions for your 
child...........................................................72
Airbag warning light ........................ 439
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 75
General airbag precautions ............72
Locations of airbags............................ 66
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................... 76
Side airbag precautions .....................72
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 69
SRS airbags ............................................. 66
Alarm ............................................................. 61
Antenna ....................................................209
Armrest .....................................................323
Ashtrays ..................................................... 316
Audio system Antenna ..................................................209
Cassette player..................................... 212
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ................................. 251
DVD player/changer...................... 232
DVD video/audio ............................. 235
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224
Optimal use.......................................... 255
Radio ........................................................ 203 Steering switches .............................. 259
Video CD .............................................. 247
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 124
Automatic light control system......... 122
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ...........................163
BA (Brake Assist)...................................164
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 494
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................379
Checking................................................379
Hybrid battery (Tra ction battery) .... 5
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged .........................................476
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 176
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 263
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 378
Parking brake............................................111
Care Exterior ................................................... 352
Interior..................................................... 354
Seat belts ............................................... 355
Cargo capacity........................................ 172
Cargo hooks .......................................... 327
CD player/changer............................. 232
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 26
Child restraint system (CRS)
Definition ...................................................82
Installation ................................................ 85
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Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 89
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 85
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 90
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 72
Child restraint system ........................ 82
Child-protectors....................................26
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ............................................43
Installing child restraints .................... 85
Moon roof ................................................ 54
Power window lock switch ............. 50
Power window precautions.............. 51
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 402
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 41
Seat belt precautions...........................44
Seat heater precautions .........319, 321
Trunk............................................................32
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 317
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 352
Interior..................................................... 354
Seat belts ............................................... 355
Clock........................................................... 314
Coin holder ............................................ 309
Compass ................................................. 334
Condenser............................................... 377
Console box........................................... 307
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................480 Cruise control
Cruise control........................................129
Dynamic radar cruise control........132
Cup holders ............................................. 310
Curtain shield airbags............................ 66
Customizable features ........................ 510
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................486
Dinghy towing ......................................... 182
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-information display .................. 119
Touch screen ........................................ 184
Trip information ................................... 120
Warning message ............................. 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............363
Door courtesy lights ............................304
Door pocket............................................... 311
Doors Door lock .................................................. 25
Rear door child protector ................ 26
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....440
Driving Correct posture..................................... 64
Procedures ..............................................96
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery................................ 401
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged..................................... 474
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on ..............438
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 444
If the hybrid system will not 
start.......................................................... 471
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P ....................................472
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 476
If you have a flat tire .............. 460, 461
If you lose your keys......................... 473
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 435
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....483
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 428
If your vehicle overheats ............... 480
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 474
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment .....................................369
Hood........................................................366
How to start the hybrid system ... 103
If the hybrid system will not 
start.......................................................... 471
Overheating........................................ 480
Power switch ........................................ 103
Engine compartment cover .............370
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge......................................................... 112
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity .................................................490
Checking ............................................... 376
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 489
Checking................................................. 371
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 176
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 374
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .........164
Event data recorder ............................ 436
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 327
Floor mats ................................................ 326
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 378
Washer................................................... 382
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 125
Wattage ................................................. 494
Foot light .................................................. 304
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............................. 77
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 440
Front seats Adjustment ...............................................33
Driving position memory ..................35
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 494
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 488
Fuel gauge ................................................ 112
Gas station information ................. 528
Information ........................................... 495
Refueling ................................................... 55
Messages .............................................. 456
Fuel filler door ........................................... 55
Fuses .......................................................... 403
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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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ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control) .......... 439
Electric power steering  warning light ..................................... 439
Low fuel level....................................... 440
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 439
Master warning light .......................... 441
Open door ........................................... 440
Pre-collision system ......................... 439
Seat belt reminder light .................. 440
SRS airbags .......................................... 439
Tire pressure warning light........... 440
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 448
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 448
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................... 446
Engine oil level ...................................... 451
Engine oil maintenance.................... 451
Engine oil pressure........................... 444
Headlight ............................................... 445
Hill-start assist control..................... 448
Hood ....................................................... 449
Hybrid system ......................... 444, 453
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................446, 452, 456
Moon roof ............................................. 450
Open door ........................................... 449
Parking brake ...................................... 450
Pre-Collision System .......... 446, 452
Refueling ................................................ 456
Rear lights system ............................. 445
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 457
Steering lock ............................445, 459 Tire pressure warning

system ..................................... 445, 452
TRAC (Traction control 
system)................................................ 448
Trunk ....................................................... 450
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................ 448
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) ................................. 448
Washer fluid ........................................ 450
Washer Checking ...............................................382
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................176
Switch.........................................................126
Washing and waxing ........................... 352
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................... 172
Load limits ...............................................175
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ...................................................... 397
Window glasses ......................................50
Window lock switch ...............................50
Windows Power windows .................................... 50
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .....................................................126
Windshield wipers Position..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ..............................126
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 22
Replacing the battery........................ 401
WMA disc ............................................... 224