change key battery Lexus HS250h 2010 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors, unlockin g the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(  P. 5 3 3 )
●Starting the hybrid system:  P. 5 3 4
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.)
●As the electronic key always transmits radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. (P. 4 5 3 )
• The smart access system with push-bu tton start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 4 5 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Security feature
P. 4 8
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. 
(  P. 9 8 )
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 4 9
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 5 3 3 )
■Electric key battery depletion
 P. 5 2
■When the electric key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 5 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 2 )
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermit-
tently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter
any person from trying to break into or dam-
age your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
■The power windows can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the
“P
OWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between th e
window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. * 
(  P. 5 3 3 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. *
( P. 5 4 )
*: This setting must be cust omiz
ed at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
r

econnecting the battery.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 2)

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3-5. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether
the do
ors are opened/closed.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the do or is
not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/ off) is on, the li ghts will go off automatically after 20 min -
utes.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn
off) can be changed. (Custom -
izable features P. 5 7 2 )
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “POWER” switch modes: Within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“P
OWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 1 4 8 )
To start the hybrid system: Press the “POWER” switch within 10
seconds of the buzz
er sounding, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be oper
ated, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
In the same method as the normal hybrid system stopping procedure, completely
stop
the vehicle and then press the “POWER” switch.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec -
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. 
(  P. 4 5 3 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
Make sure that the smart access system wi th
push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. 
(Customizable features  P. 5 7 2)

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 556
Battery Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged 
12-volt battery .................................. 536
Preparing and checking 
before winter .....................................244
Bluetooth
®................................................ 311
Bottle holders ........................................ 369
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 554
Parking brake ........................................ 163
Brake assist ..............................................225
Break-in tips ............................................. 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control ................................................... 163
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior..................................................... 406
Seat belts ............................................... 407
Cargo capacity ......................................243
CD changer ............................................ 273
CD player................................................. 273
Chains ........................................................245 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 120
Booster seats, installation ............... 130
Convertible seats, definition .......... 120
Convertible seats, installation ....... 128
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......................... 115
Infant seats, definition ........................ 120
Infant seats, installation ...................... 127
Installing CRS with LATCH 
anchors ................................................. 125
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 127
Installing CRS with top tether 
straps ....................................................... 131
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 110
Child restraint system ....................... 120
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints....................124
Moon roof precautions........................91
Power window lock switch ..............86
Power window precautions ........... 88
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions........................................454
Seat belt extender precautions...... 78
Seat belt precautions .......................... 76
Seat heater precautions.................. 376
Trunk precautions................................. 62
12-volt battery precautions ...........435
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