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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
→P. 148), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start even if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electronic key battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 5 0 )
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
(→ P. 9 6 )
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 553)
● The 12 volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 553)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12 volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■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 components 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. 4 4 8 )
Also, the intuitive parking assist must be initialized. (
→P. 5 3 1 )
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
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6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at fac-
tory fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please con-
tact your Lexus dealer for further details.
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 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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Light bulbs
A: D4S high-intensity discharge bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: HB4 halogen bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)D4S35A
Headlights (high beam)HB360B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights5D
Fog lightsHB451E
Front side marker light1945D
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights92116D
Tr u n k l i g h t5F
InteriorVanity lights8D
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
→P. 8 8 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 6 9 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 7 3 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Illumination
(
→P. 3 6 9 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“POWER” switch turned
OFF
ONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when a door is
openedCorresponding light onlyAll lights
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when the inte-
rior lights are switched
“ON”
ONOFF
Rear sunshade
(
→P. 3 8 9 )
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................248
ABS.............................................................. 214
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 149
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 214
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 213
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .......................469
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 248
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 106
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 110
Airbag warning light ........................... 511
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................113
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 110
Locations of airbags.......................... 103
Modification and disposal of airbags .....................................................114
Proper driving posture ...................... 101
Side airbag precautions .................... 110
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ..................... 106
SRS airbags ........................................... 103
Alarm ............................................................98
Antenna .................................................... 267
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Armrest.................................................... 388
Ashtrays ................................................... 383
Audio input ............................................... 319 Audio system
Antenna...................................................267
Audio input............................................. 319
Cassette player ...................................270
CD player/changer .......................... 274
DVD information .............................. 302
DVD player/changer ..................... 283
DVD video/audio............................. 286
MP3/WMA disc................................279
Optimal use ........................................... 314
Portable music player ....................... 319
Radio ......................................................... 261
Steering switches .............................. 320
Video CD ............................................. 298
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 171
Automatic light control system.........169
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................573
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................447
Checking................................................447
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................28
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 553
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 328
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 446
Parking brake........................................ 157
Brake assist ...............................................214
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CareExterior ................................................... 420
Interior..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................424
Cargo capacity ...................................... 227
Cargo hooks .......................................... 392
CD player/changer ............................. 274
Chains....................................................... 233
Child-protectors ..................................... 55
Child restraint system Definition.................................................... 121
Installation................................................ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................. 126
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 128
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 133
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 110
Battery precautions..............449, 556
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors................................... 55
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 77
Installing child restraints ................... 125
Moon roof precautions ..................... 90
Power window lock switch ............. 85
Power window precautions............ 87
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ........................................473
Seat belt comfort guide......................75
Seat belt precautions.......................... 78
Seat heater precautions ................ 387
Trunk precautions .................................. 61
Cigarette lighter ................................... 384 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................420
Interior ..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................ 424
Clock .......................................................... 381
Coin holder ............................................. 377
Compass ................................................. 400
Condenser .............................................. 445
Console box ........................................... 374
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................557
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................179
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 183
Cup holders ............................................ 377
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 103
Customizable features ...................... 590
Daytime running light system ........... 170
Defogger Rear window ........................................256
Side mirror.............................................256
Dimension................................................ 564
Dinghy towing ........................................ 237
Display Energy flow .............................................. 29
Multi-information display ................ 166
Touch screen .......................................240
Trip information ....................................167
Warning message.............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 432
Door courtesy lights ............................ 369
Door pocket............................................ 378C
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DoorsDoor lock.................................. 39, 51, 54
Rear door child protector ................ 55
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...... 512
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 66
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 101
Procedures ............................................ 138
DVD player/changer..........................283
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................... 550
Replacing battery ...............................472
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ............... 510
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 519
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................... 550
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 547
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................548
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged .......................................553
If you have a flat tire ............ 536, 546
If you lose your keys.........................549
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 501
If your vehicle overheats ................ 557
Energy monitor......................................... 29 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................149
Compartment ..................................... 438
Hood ....................................................... 435
How to start the hybrid system..................................... 148
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................547
Overheating ........................................ 557
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Engine compartment cover ............. 439
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 159
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 569
Checking................................................444
Preparing and checking before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 567
Checking............................................... 440
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 442
Enhanced vehicle stability control .....................................................214
Event data recorder ............................508
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 392
Floor mats ..................................................391
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 446
Washer..................................................... 451
Fog lights
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ..................................................573
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Foot light .................................................. 369
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 115
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 512
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................64
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 66
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 573
Fuel Capacity.................................................566
Fuel gauge ..............................................159
Gas station information ................. 620
Information............................................ 574
Refueling ..................................................... 91
Messages ..............................................530
Fuel door....................................................... 91
Fuel filler door............................................. 91
Fuses........................................................... 474
Garage door opener.......................... 394
Gas station information ..................... 620
Gauges....................................................... 159
Glove box ................................................373
Hands-free system (for cellular phone).......................... 323
Head restraints..........................................70
Headlight aim ........................................ 489
Headlight cleaner .................................. 178 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 170
Discharge headlights precautions........................................ 497
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 492
Switch........................................................ 169
Wattage..................................................573
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Side mirror.............................................256
Hill-start assist control ......................... 214
Hood ..........................................................435
Hooks Cargo ...................................................... 392
Shopping bag ......................................392
Horn ............................................................ 158
Hybrid system ........................................... 24 Emergency shut off system.............. 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen...................................................... 29
High voltage components ............... 28
Power meter.......................................... 159
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Identification Engine..................................................... 565
Electric motor ..................................... 565
Vehicle ................................................... 565
Ignition switch Power switch......................................... 148
Illuminated entry system .................... 369
I/M test....................................................... 431
Immobilizer system ................................. 96
Indicator lights......................................... 163
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 596
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