Lexus HS250h 2010 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2010, Model line: HS250h, Model: Lexus HS250h 2010Pages: 611, PDF Size: 11 MB
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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-
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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
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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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.) ..................................... 101
1Before driving
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
•Climate control
• Wide view front monitor system
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1-8. Safety informationCorrect driving posture ............. 102
SRS airbags ..................................... 104
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 116
Child restraint systems ................. 121
Installing child restraints ............. 125
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
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
2When driving
3Interior features
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3-2. Using the audio systemAudio system ................................. 262
Using the radio .............................. 265
Using the CD player ................... 273
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 281
Operating an iPod ...................... 288
Operating a USB memory....... 296
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 304
Using the AUX adapter ............ 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 308
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................. 314
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player .......... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ......... 322
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for cellular phones .......................... 328
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................. 332
Making a phone call................... 340
Setting a cellular phone ............. 345 Security and system setup ....... 350
Using the phone book................ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 360
• Interior lights ................................ 361
• Personal lights ............................. 361
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 363
• Glove box .................................... 364
• Console box................................ 365
• Cup holders................................. 367
• Bottle holders ............................. 369
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors.......................................... 371
Vanity mirrors................................ 372
Clock ................................................. 373
Power outlets ................................. 374
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 375
Armrest ............................................ 377
Rear sunshade ............................... 378
Floor mat......................................... 380
Trunk compartment features........................................... 381
Garage door opener................. 383
Compass........................................... 391
Safety Connect ............................ 395
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 406
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 409
General maintenance ................... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 416
Hood................................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ............... 420
Engine compartment.................. 422
12-volt battery................................ 433
Tires ................................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 448
Air conditioning filter................. 450
Electronic key battery ................ 453
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 455
Headlight aim (LED headlights) ....................... 467 Light bulbs ....................................... 469
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................... 482
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 483
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 489
Event data recorder.................... 490
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 492
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 501
If you have a flat tire...................... 521
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 530
If you lose your keys .................... 532
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ............................... 536
If your vehicle overheats ............ 541
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 545
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.............................. 547
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 550
Fuel information ........................... 559
Tire information............................. 562
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 574
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 586
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 588
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 589
Abbreviation list................................... 592
Alphabetical index .............................. 594
What to do if... ....................................... 605
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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Pictorial indexExterior
Moon roof P. 89
Headlights (low beam) P. 183
Fog lights P. 194
Turn signal lights P. 159
Side marker lights P. 183
Hood P. 419
Parking lights P. 183
Windshield wipers P. 195Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 83
Turn signal lights P. 159
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
∗ P. 183, 186