traction Lexus HS250h 2010 Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
■When changing the shift position
Depress the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle has stopped completely
before changing the shift position. Failure to do so could cause the rejection func-
tion to be activated, canceling the shift position change, or causing the shift position
to change to N automatically.
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Apply the parking brake, change the shift position to P and
stop the hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to
help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Make sure to change the shift position to D or R, release the
parking brake, and then carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Turn off the TRAC and VSC systems if these functions are hamper-
ing your attempts to free the vehicle. (→ P. 2 2 6 )

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Vehicle specifications
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
■ Engine number and electric mo tor (traction motor) number
The numbers are stamped on the locations shown in the above illustration.
Engine
Model2AZ-FXE
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.48 × 3.78 in. (88.5 × 96.0 mm)
Displacement144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Intake: 0.007  0.011 in. (0.19  0.29 mm)
Exhaust: 0.015
 0.019 in. (0.38  0.48 mm)

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Fuel
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Lubrication system
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output105 kW
Maximum torque199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
Ty p eNickel-metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e7. 2 V/m o d u l e
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity34 modules
Overall voltage244.8 V
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)
Wi th f il ter
Without filter
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 lmp.qt.)
4.3 qt. (4.1 L, 3.6 lmp.qt.)

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Tire section names
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tr e a d
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Uniform Tire Quality GradingThis information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S.
Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi-
cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read
this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol (
)
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
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Snow tires...............................................244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning system...................................... 437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity................................243
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 248
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing........................................247
TRAC .........................................................225
Traction control .....................................225
Trailer towing .......................................... 247
Trip meter.................................................. 162
Trunk Opener...................................................... 60
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................159
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................................372
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity mirrors.........................................372
Vehicle identification number ........ 550
Vehicle stability control ......................225
Ventilators................................................375
VIEW switch*
VSC ............................................................225
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 492
Open door .......................................... 495
Seat belt reminder ............................ 495 Warning lights
AFS OFF ................................................493
Anti-lock brake system ...................493
Brake assist system ...........................493
Brake system........................................492
Charging system................................ 492
Cruise control......................................493
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................493
Electronic engine control
system ..................................................493
High coolant temperature............. 492
Hybrid battery system .....................493
LKA ...........................................................493
Low fuel level ...................................... 495
Low tire pressure .............................. 495
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........493
Master warning light........................ 495
Open door ........................................... 495
Pre-collision system..........................493
Pretensioner .........................................493
Radar cruise co ntrol .........................493
Seat belt reminder light.................. 495
Slip indicator .........................................493
SRS airbags...........................................493
Tire pressure warning light .......... 495
Warning messages Cruise control..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise control .....................................502, 505
Electric power steering system ................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance ................. 505
Engine oil pressure ............................ 501
EV drive mode................................... 505
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.