belt Lexus HS250h 2011 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75037U)

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 and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ................................... 24
Hybrid system precautions ......... 28
Energy monitor/consumption screen................................................ 33
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.......... 38
1-2. Key information Keys ...................................................... 40
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 45
Wireless remote control .............. 55
Doors................................................... 58
Trunk...................................................... 61 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 65
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 69
Head restraints................................. 72
Seat belts ............................................ 74
Steering wheel................................. 80
Inside rear view mirror.................. 82
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 84
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 87
Moon roof .......................................... 90
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 94
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................ 98
Alarm.................................................. 100
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .................................... 103
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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 488
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 489
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 495
Event data recorder .................... 496
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 498
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 507
If you have a flat tire..................... 527
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................. 537
If you lose your keys ................... 539
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 540
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ............................... 543
If your vehicle overheats .......... 548
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 552
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 554 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 556
Fuel information ........................... 565
Tire information............................ 568
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 580
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 592
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 594
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 595
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 597
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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SRS driver airbag P. 106
Floor mat P. 384
Pictorial indexInterior
Front SRS side airbags P. 106Console box P. 369
Bottle holders P. 373
Head restraints P. 72
Seat belts P. 74
Armrest P. 381
Rear SRS side airbags P. 106
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 106
Tire pressure
warning reset
switch
P. 445
Front seats P. 65
Cup holders P. 371
SRS knee airbags P. 106

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr id vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.d tsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ............................ 24
Hybrid system precautions ... 28
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 33
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..... 38
1-2. Key information Keys .............................................. 40
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 45
Wireless remote control ......... 55
Doors ........................................... 58
Trunk .............................................. 61
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ................................... 65
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ........................... 69
Head restraints .......................... 72
Seat belts ..................................... 74
Steering wheel .......................... 80
Inside rear view mirror ........... 82 Outside rear view mirrors...... 84
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 87
Moon roof ................................... 90
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 94
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................. 98
Alarm.......................................... 100
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ............................. 103
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 104
SRS airbags .............................. 106
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 118
Child restraint systems ......... 123
Installing child restraints........ 127

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all the doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
When the driver enters and exits the ve hicle, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function):
• The “POWER” switch has beenturned off
• The driver seat belt has been unfastened
Entering the vehi cle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “POWER” switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas-
tened

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
●Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push
the plate into the buckle until
a click sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press
the release button.
Release button