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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
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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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 willresult 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 while a forward driving position is selected,
or roll forward while R is selected.
Doing so may result in an accident 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.

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CAUTION
●Do not select shift position R when the vehicle is rolling forward, do not select D
when moving in reverse, and do not press the P position switch before the vehicle
stops fully. Doing so will cause the buzzer to sound and the shift position to
change to N. In addition, excessive force will be applied to the powertrain and
damage may result.
●Do not change the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking, resulting in an accident.
●Do not turn the hybrid system off while driving.
The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●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, heads 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, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, 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 only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

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CAUTION
■When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle
to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any shift position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indicator is on. Apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the
exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is
nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plasticmaterial of glasses to deform or crack.

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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

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
■ Remove the engine compartment covers
→ P. 4 2 3
■ Front bulb locations
Halogen headlights
Front side marker light Headlight low beam
Parking light
Front turn signal light
Front fog lightHeadlight high beam
and daytime running light
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 423)
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light goes
off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Lexus dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
● The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information
display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)After the hybrid system has cooled
down, check the power control
unit coolant level and inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
Add power control unit coolant if
necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant
is unavailable. (
→P. 5 5 4 )
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes, or the
hybrid system output decreases.
●Steam comes out from the engine area.
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-information display.

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Alphabetical index
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............................. 547
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats.................. 541
Emergency flasher
Switch ...................................................... 482
Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 146
Compartment ......................................422
Engine switch ........................................ 145
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine.................... 145
How to start the hybrid system.................................................... 145
Identification number.......................550
If the engine will not start ...............530
If the hybrid system will not
start........................................................530
Ignition switch........................................ 145
Overheating........................................... 541
Power switch ......................................... 145
Engine compartment cover..............423
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter.....................................244
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Engine immobilizer system ..................96 Engine oil
Capacity .................................................552
Checking ............................................... 424
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 244
Engine oil maintenance data............ 426
Engine switch .......................................... 145
Enhanced VSC...................................... 225
EPS ............................................................. 225
EV drive mode switch.......................... 150
Event data recorder ............................490
Floor mat ................................................. 380
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 556
Washer ................................................... 432
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Foot light...................................................360
Foot well lighting ...................................360
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 116
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................................495
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driver’s seat position memory .......68
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Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 68
Stop light Replacing light bulbs........................ 479
Wattage................................................. 558
Storage feature......................................363
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........545
Sun visors .................................................. 371
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 378
Roof ............................................................. 89
Switch Audio remote control switch *
Driving mode selector switch .................................................... 155
Engine switch.........................................145
Fog light switch.....................................194
Ignition switch........................................145
Light switches ....................................... 183
Mode select switch............................ 155
OPEN CLOSE switch *
Power door lock switch .................... 57
Power switch .........................................145
Power window switch ........................ 86
Talk switch (vehicles without navigation system)............. 314, 333
Talk switch (vehicles with
navigation system) *
Telephone switch (vehicles
without navigation system) ....... 333
Telephone switch (vehicles
with navigation system)*
TILT switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 439
Window lock switch ........................... 86 Wiper and washer switch............... 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................479
Switch ........................................................ 183
Wattage .................................................558
Talk switch (vehicles without navigation system) .................. 314, 333
Talk switch (vehicles with navigation system)*
Telephone switch (vehicles without navigation system)............ 333
Telephone switch (vehicles with navigation system)*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels.......................... 101
TILT switch*
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 445
Tire information Glossary ................................................568
Size ........................................................... 565
Tire identification number ............. 564
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 566
Tires
Chains..................................................... 245
Checking................................................437
Compact spare tire............................ 521
If you have a flat tire ........................... 521
Inflation pressure ............................... 445
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 438
Information ........................................... 562
Replacing ................................................ 521
Rotating tires.........................................437
Size ........................................................... 557
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