steering Lexus HS250h 2010 Basic Information Before Operation / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operat-
ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ................................... 24
Hybrid system precautions ......... 27
Energy monitor/consumption screen................................................ 32
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 37
1-2. Key information Keys ...................................................... 39
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors
Smart access system with  push-button start .......................... 44
Wireless remote control .............. 54
Doors.................................................... 57
Trunk..................................................... 60
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 64
Driving position memory 
(driver’s seat) ................................. 68
Head restraints................................... 71
Seat belts ............................................ 73
Steering wheel.................................. 79
Inside rear view mirror................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 83 1-5. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................................ 86
Moon roof .......................................... 89
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 92
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................ 96
Alarm.................................................... 98
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) .................................... 100
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture .............. 101
SRS airbags ..................................... 103
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 115
Child restraint sy stems ............... 120
Installing child restraints ............. 124
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 136
Power (ignition) switch ............... 145
EV drive mode ............................... 150
Hybrid transmission ..................... 153
Turn signal lever............................. 159
Parking brake ................................. 160
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Horn...................................................... 161
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 162
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................. 165
Multi-information display........... 169
Head-up display ............................ 175
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 183
Automatic High Beam ................ 188
Fog light switch .............................. 194
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 195
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 200
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 201
Dynamic radar cruise 
control........................................... 205
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 217
Driving assist systems................. 225
Hill-start assist control............... 230
Pre-Collision System.................. 232 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ..................... 240
Vehicle load limits ........................ 243
Winter driving tips ....................... 244
Trailer towing ................................. 247
Dinghy towing ............................... 248
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................ 252
Rear window defogger 
switch ............................................. 260
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 261
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................................. 262
Using the radio.............................. 265
Using the CD player................... 273
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................. 281
Operating an iPod
® 
player............................................. 288
Operating a USB memory 
player.............................................. 296
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................................... 304
Using the AUX adapter ............ 307
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches ........................... 308
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 183
P. 159
P. 194
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 79
Pre-collision brake off switch  P. 233
Parking brake pedal P. 160
EV drive mode switch
Eco mode switch
Power mode switch P. 150
P. 155
P. 155
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever  P. 79
Glove box P. 364
Trunk opener 
main switch
P. 60
Power (ignition) switch P. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 195
Gauges and meters 
Multi-information display P. 162
P. 169
Audio system *2P. 262

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ............................ 24
Hybrid system precautions .... 27
Energy monitor/ 
consumption screen ............. 32
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...... 37
1-2. Key information Keys ............................................... 39
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with 
push-button start .................... 44
Wireless remote control ......... 54
Doors ............................................ 57
Trunk ............................................. 60
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ................................... 64
Driving position 
memory (driver’s seat).......... 68
Head restraints ........................... 71
Seat belts ..................................... 73
Steering wheel ........................... 79
Inside rear view mirror ............. 81 Outside rear view mirrors...... 83
1-5. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 86
Moon roof ................................... 89
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 92
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................. 96
Alarm............................................ 98
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) ............................. 100
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ........ 101
SRS airbags .............................. 103
Front passenger occupant 
classification system............. 115
Child restraint systems ......... 120
Installing child restraints....... 124

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
Select on the screen
and press the “ENTER” button on
the R
emote Touch.
Select and press the
“ENTER” button.
If the or
screen is displayed, select
and press the “ENTER” button.
Multi-information display Toggle the “ENTER” switch on the
steering wheel up
ward or down-
ward through several items to
select the ener
gy monitor display.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver’s seat and steer -
ing wheel will automatically perf orm the follo
wing operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
follo
wing actions have been per -
formed, the steering wheel will
mo
ve up and back to the point far -
thest away from the driver and the
seat will mo
ve backward (auto
away function):
• The “POWER” switch has been
turned off
• The driver seat belt has been unfastened
Entering the vehi cle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “POWER” switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas -
tened

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback dur -
ing a rear-end collision, the head
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estraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce the risk
of whiplash on the seat occupant.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
oper
ate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move.
P
ushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner
structure. These do not indicate problems.
■Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat moves backw
ard during the auto away function
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )
Inner 
structure During
rear-end
collision

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. 
Adjustments should not be made while driv ing as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.