transmission Lexus HS250h 2010 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

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
1Before driving
2When driving

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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Cup holders P. 367
Remote Touch *
Auxiliary box
P. 370
Power outlet P. 374
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator
switches

P. 375
P. 375
Hybrid transmission
shift lever
P. 153
P position switch P. 153
OPEN CLOSE switch *
AUX adapter
USB adapter
P. 307
P. 296
TILT switch *

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 136
Power (ignition) switch .......... 145
EV drive mode.......................... 150
Hybrid transmission ............... 153
Turn signal lever ....................... 159
Parking brake ........................... 160
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered
only by the electric motor (traction motor). Because there is no engine noise, the
pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward whil e a forward driving position is selected,
or roll forward while R is selected. 
Doing so may result in an acci dent or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not avai lable with the hybrid system disengaged.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. Th is will make it more difficult to steer
and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 4 9 2
●Use engine braking (shift position B) to maintain a safe speed when driving down
a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. ( P. 1 5 3 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, he ads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, accelerati on and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.
●Abrupt changes from shift position D to B and rapid changes in the engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Hybrid transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently
and ensure correct shifting
operation.When shifting to the D
or R positions, move the
shif
t lever along the shift
gate.
To shift to the N position,
slide the shift lever to the
lef
t and hold it. The shift
position will change to N.
Shifting to B is only pos -
sible when shift position
D is selec
ted.
The shift lever will
always return to this
positi
on after a shifting
operation.
When shifting from P to D or R,
fr
om D to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is
being depressed and the vehicle
is stationary.
Shift position indicator
When selecting the shift posi -
tion, make sure that the shift
position has
been changed to
the desired position by checking
the shift position indicator pro -
vided on the instrument panel.
When any shift position other
than D or B is selected, the
arr

ow toward B disappears from
the shift position indicator.

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
( P. 5 5 4 )
• Does the brake pedal have the cor- rect amount of free play? 
(  P. 5 5 4 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park” mecha-
nism• Can the vehicle be held securely on an incline with the shift position
in P?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed cor-rectly? ( P. 4 6 7 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1HTR50 AAir conditioning system
2RDI40 AElectric cooling fans
3OIL PMP10 AHybrid system, transmission
4S-HORN10 ANo circuit
5ABS MAIN NO.27. 5 AElectronically controlled brake system
6H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
7AMP NO.130 AAudio system, back door opener
8IGCT30 APCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3,
hybrid system
9P CON MAIN7. 5 A
P position control system, hybrid sys-
tem, smart access system with push-
button start

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
10AM27. 5 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, hybrid system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, P position con-
trol system, cruise control system,
dynamic radar cruise control system
11ECU-B27. 5 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, trunk opener switch
12MAYDAY10 ALexus link system
13ECU-B310 AAir conditioning system, rear window
defogger, mirror heater
14TURN & HAZ10 ATurn signal lights, emergency flashers
15ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
16ABS MAIN NO.120 AElectronically controlled brake system
17P/I 240 A
P position control system, hybrid sys-
tem, transmission, smart access sys-
tem with push-button start, horn,
headlights (low beam), back-up lights
18ABS MTR 130 AElectronically controlled brake system
19ABS MTR 230 AElectronically controlled brake system
20H-LP HI MAIN20 AHeadlights (high beam)
21AMP NO.230 AAudio system, navigation system
22DOOR NO.225 ANo circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The hybrid s
ystem is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The v
ehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is no t available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at under
18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a
flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing , a
nd abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.