parking brake Lexus HS250h 2011 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM75039U)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Headlight switch
Automatic high
beam

Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
*1
P.36
P.38
P.25
Power (ignition) switch P.17
See P.6
See P.7Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.39
EV drive mode switch
“ECO MODE” switch
Power mode switch P.22
P.21
P.21
Hybrid transmission shift lever P.19
P position switch P.20
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch *1
Pre-collision braking off switch *1
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever *1
Parking brake pedal *1
Hood lock release lever *1 Door lock switches
P.85
Power window switches P.86
Window lock switch
P.86
Inside door lock buttons
P.85
Driving position
memory switches
*1
Multi-information
display
P.23

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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. Always
change the shift position to P, and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the engine is started or stopped, or while
the engine is idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
and accelerator is loosened.
●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from the brake sys-
tem when the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of rear left seat-
back.
When driving in Eco drive mode, the fan noise may be louder than when driving nor-
mally.
■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 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.)

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Power (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator will
turn green. If the indicator does not
turn green, the hybrid system cannot
be started.
When shift position N is selected, the
hybrid system cannot start. Select the
P position when starting the hybrid
system.
Press the “POWER” switch.
After a while, the “READY” indictor
comes on with a beep sound.
The vehicle can move when the
“READY” indicator is on even if the
engine is stopped.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the hybrid system is completely
started.
The hybrid system can be started
from any mode.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake.
Press the P position switch to shift into P.
Check that the shift position indicator on the instrument cluster shows P.
Press the “POWER” switch.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch is
off.
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER” switch modes.

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Hybrid transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
ensure correct shifting operation.
When shifting to the D or R
positions, move the shift lever
along the shift gate.
To shift to the N position, slide
the shift lever to the left and hold
it. The shift position will change
to N.
Shifting to B is only possible
when shift position D is selected.
The shift lever will always return
to this position after a shifting
operation.
When shifting from P to D or R, from D
to R, or from R to D, ensure that the
brake pedal is being depressed and the
vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by
checking the shift position indicator pro-
vided on the instrument panel.
When any shift position other than D or
B is selected, the arrow toward B disap-
pears from the shift position indicator.
■Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving down hills or on
steep slopes

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What to do if...
*1: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
*2: When the “PCS” flashes quickly, “BRAKE!” will also be displayed.
Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning light(On the center
panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
(On the instru-
ment cluster)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
(Illuminate no
flashing)
Tire pressure warning light*1
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)“LKA” indicator (if equipped)
Headlight high beam indicator“SET” indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicatorIntuitive parking assist
indicator (if equipped)
Front fog light indicator“AFS OFF” indicator
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
EV drive mode indicatorVSC OFF indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(Turns on or
flashes
quickly
*2)
“PCS” warning
(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator
“PWR MODE” indicatorSRS airbag on-off indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.