light Lexus HS250h 2010 Owner's Manual

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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
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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
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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
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Tail lights P. 183
Rear window defogger P. 260
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 437
P. 521
P. 557
P. 562Side marker lights P. 183
Fuel filler door P. 92
Turn signal lights P. 159
License plate lights
P. 183
Doors P. 57Trunk P. 60
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches
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Compass
P. 81
P. 383
P. 391
Sun visors P. 371
Auxiliary box ∗ P. 370
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 104
Interior light
Personal light P. 361
P. 361
Moon roof switches
“SOS” button P. 89
P. 395
Garage door opener switches ∗ P. 383
Vanity mirrors P. 372
∗: If equipped
Vanity lights P. 372
Interior light P. 361

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 183
P. 159
P. 194
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
∗ P. 79
Pre-collision brake off switch ∗ P. 233
Parking brake pedal P. 160
EV drive mode switch
Eco mode switch
Power mode switch P. 150
P. 155
P. 155
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ∗ P. 79
Glove box P. 364
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 60
Power (ignition) switch P. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 195
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 162
P. 169
Audio system *2P. 262

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Instrument panel light control switches P. 163
Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 378
Headlight cleanerswitch
∗ P. 200
VIEW switch ∗*1
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
∗ P. 261
Trunk opener P. 60
Fuel filler door opener
P. 92
HUD (Head-up Display)
main switch
∗ P. 175Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 83
HUD (Head-up
Display) contrast
adjustment switch
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P. 175
HUD (Head-up
Display) position
adjustment switch
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P. 175
VSC OFF switch P. 225
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
NAVI switch ∗
P. 175

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-
tors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid bat-
tery must be disposed of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result
in death or serious injury.

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1-1. Hybrid system
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery
is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electro-
magnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party produced radio
parts.
●Consult your Lexus dealer before installing or removing third party-produced
radio parts.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel
the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light
( → P. 495) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not
be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level
warning light go out is about 2.6 gal. [10 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a
level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style and
driving conditions.