Lexus HS250h 2010 Setup / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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-
umn
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
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation 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.) .................................... 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
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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
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................................. 262
Using the radio.............................. 265
Using the CD player................... 273
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................. 281
Operating an iPod
® 
player............................................. 288
Operating a USB memory 
player.............................................. 296
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................................... 304
Using the AUX adapter ............ 307
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches ........................... 308
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system ............................................. 314
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player .......... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
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 s
torage 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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ................... 406
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4-2. MaintenanceMaintenance 
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 prop erly ............... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery 
is discharged ............................... 536
If your vehicle overheats ............ 541
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck................................................ 545
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 548
Fuel information ............................ 557
Tire information............................ 560
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 572
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 584
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 586
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French)..................................... 587
Abbreviation list................................... 590
Alphabetical index .............................. 592
What to do if... ....................................... 604
6Vehicle specifications
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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 view mirrors
P. 83
Turn signal lights P. 159
Headlights (high beam) P. 183

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Tail lights P. 183
Rear window defogger P. 260
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 437
P. 521
P. 555
P. 560Side 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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SRS driver airbag P. 103
Floor mat P. 380
Pictorial indexInterior
Front SRS side airbags P. 103Console box P. 365
Bottle holders P. 369
Head restraints P. 71
Seat belts P. 73
Armrest P. 377
Rear SRS side airbags P. 103
SRS front passenger 
airbag
P. 103
Tire pressure
warning reset
switch
P. 439
Front seats P. 64
Cup holders P. 367
SRS knee airbags P. 103