Lexus HS250h 2011 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75037U)

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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Hybrid transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contactyour Lexus dealer.
12-volt battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem and all the lights are turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Fluid capacity *4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transaxle fluid type
Using hybrid transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ultimately
damage the hybrid transaxle of your vehicle.

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44 lbf (196 N, 20kgf) while the hybrid system is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31kgf)
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
Vehicles without scuff lights
Vehicles with scuff lights3.1 in. (78 mm) Min.
3.1 in. (80 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Vehicle specifications
Tires and wheels
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z eP225/45R18 91W, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1 /2J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: Double end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H11 halogen bulbs
F: Single end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
LED headlightsHigh beam
Halogen headlights
High beam
Low beam
9005
9005 H1160
6055A
A E
Front side marker lightsW5W5C
Front turn signal lights3457NA28 /8F
Parking lightsW5W5C
Front fog lightsH1155E
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21D
Back-up lightsW16W16C
License plate lightsW5W5C
Outer foot lights5C
Interior
Vanity lights8C
Front interior lights/Personal lights8C
Rear interior light8B
Trunk light3.8C
Door courtesy lights5C

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. an d CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoli ne that contains MMT. If fuel contain-
ing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument panel may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level
previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knoc king, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Full size tire
Compact spare tireTire size ( P. 571)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 570)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 443)

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Vehicle specifications
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is
a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 4 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 563)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 4 4 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 5 3 2 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This ti re is designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.

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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.