warning Lexus HS250h 2012 Owners Manual

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Abbreviation list
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TINTi r e I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C*Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 266
ABS.............................................................238
AFS .............................................................. 193
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 193
Air conditioning filter .......................... 464
Air conditioning system* Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 266
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions...............................................112
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 116
Airbag warning light ........................503
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions...............................................113
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 116
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................121
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 116
Locations of airbags.......................... 109
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................120
Proper driving posture ............ 107, 116
Side airbag operating conditions...............................................113
Side airbag precautions .................... 116
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................113
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 116
SRS airbags ........................................... 109 Alarm.......................................................... 103
Antenna .................................................... 284
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 238
Armrest ......................................................391
Audio input* .............................................321
Audio remote control switches*
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 284
Audio input............................................. 321
Audio visual input................................ 321
AUX port ................................................ 321
CD player ..............................................287
CD player/changer ..........................287
iPod .......................................................... 302
MP3/WMA disc............................... 295
Optimal use ........................................... 318
Portable music player ....................... 321
Radio ........................................................279
Steering wheel audio switch......... 322
USB memory ........................................ 310
Audio/video system*
Audio visual input* .................................321
Automatic air conditioning system* Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Air conditioning system ................. 266
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 195
Automatic light control system.......... 191
AUX port* ................................................321
Auxiliary box .......................................... 384A

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Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 552
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 212
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 216
Cup holders ............................................. 381
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 109
Customizable features ...................... 584
Daytime running light system ........... 194
Defogger* Rear window.........................................274
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Dimensions............................................. 560
Dinghy towing ........................................ 262
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control.................................................... 216
Multi-information display................. 177
Trip information ................................... 180
Warning message............................... 512
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 431
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 374
Wattage................................................. 568
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 90
Door lock.................................. 47, 58, 61
Rear door child protector ................ 62
Side doors .................................................. 61
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 505
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 72
Driving
Break-in tips ........................................... 143
Correct posture ................................... 107 Procedures............................................. 142
Winter driving tips ............................ 258
Driving position memory.......................72
Electric power steering...................... 238
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 544
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If the engine will not start ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 541
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................547
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 502
If the warning light turns on.......... 502
If the warning message is displayed .............................................. 512
If you have a flat tire ........................ 532
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
If you think something is wrong ....................................................501
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 544
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................558
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 495
If your vehicle overheats................ 552
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 494
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 153
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Fog light switch................................... 202
Ignition switch........................................152
Light switches ......................................... 191
Mode select switch............................. 162
Power door lock switch ...................... 61
Power switch ......................................... 152
Power window switch ........................ 90
Talk switch................................328, 347
Telephone switch .............................. 347
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 453
Window lock switch ........................... 90
Wiper and washer switch ............. 204
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs..........................491
Switch ......................................................... 191
Wattage................................................. 568
Talk switch* ................................. 328, 347
Telephone switch*................................ 347
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 103
Immobilizer system.............................. 101
Theft prevention labels ........................ 106
TILT switch*
Tire inflation pressure .........................459
Tire information Glossary.................................................578
Size ........................................................... 575
Tire identification number ............. 574
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 576
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 259
Checking .................................................451
Compact spare tire .......................... 532
If you have a flat tire .......................... 532 Inflation pressure ............................... 459
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 452
Information ............................................572
Replacing .............................................. 532
Rotating tires.......................................... 451
Size ........................................................... 567
Snow tires.............................................. 258
Spare tire ............................................... 532
Tire pressure warning
system....................................... 451, 505
Tools........................................................... 532
Total load capacity ............................... 257
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................262
Emergency towing ........................... 495
Trailer towing ........................................ 261
TRAC ........................................................ 238
Traction control..................................... 238
Trailer towing ...........................................261
Trip meter ..................................................169
Trunk Opener ......................................................64
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Switch ........................................................ 166
Wattage .................................................568
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 386
Wattage .................................................568
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 386
Vehicle identification number ......... 560
Vehicle stability control ..................... 238
Ventilators ...............................................389
VIEW button*
VSC ........................................................... 238
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 502
Open door ..........................................505
Seat belt reminder ............................505
Warning lights AFS OFF ...............................................503
Anti-lock brake system ..................503
Brake assist system ..........................503
Brake system ....................................... 502
Charging system ............................... 502
Cruise control .....................................503
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................503
Electronic engine control
system..................................................503
High coolant temperature ............ 502
LKA ..........................................................503
Low fuel level.......................................505
Low tire pressure ..............................505
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........503
Master warning light ........................505
Open door ...........................................505
Pre-collision system .........................503
Pretensioner.........................................503
Radar cruise co ntrol ........................503
Seat belt reminder light ..................505
Slip indicator ........................................503
SRS airbags ..........................................503
Tire pressure warning light...........505 Warning messages
Cruise control....................................... 513
Dynamic radar cruise control .........................................513, 516
Electric power steering system ................................................... 513
Engine oil maintenance ................... 516
Engine oil pressure ............................ 512
EV drive mode..................................... 516
Headlight................................................. 513
Hood ......................................................... 516
Hybrid system....................................... 512
Intuitive parking assist .............513, 516
Key.............................................................524
Lane-Keeping Assist ......................... 516
Moon roof .............................................. 516
Open door ............................................. 516
Parking brake ....................................... 516
Pre-collision system.................513, 516
Smart access system with push start ............................................524
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................... 516
Trunk ......................................................... 516
Washer fluid .......................................... 516
Washer
Checking ...............................................446
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 258
Switch.......................................................204
Washing and waxing ............................ 416
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 257
Load limits ............................................. 257
Weight.................................................... 560
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 3 2If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 5 4 1If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 0 1Immobilizer system
P. 5 4 7If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or come on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 552If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 4 3If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 5 4 7If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 4 7Smart access system with push-button start
P. 5 8Wireless remote control
P. 6 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 0 3Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 556If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 0 2If a warning light turns on or a warning
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■Warning lights
*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
P. 5 0 4
or
P. 5 0 2P. 5 0 4
P. 5 0 2P. 5 0 4
P. 5 0 3P. 5 0 4
P. 5 0 3P. 5 0 4
P. 5 0 5
or
P. 5 0 3P. 5 0 5
P. 5 0 3P. 5 0 5
P. 5 0 5
or
P. 5 0 3P. 5 0 5
P. 5 0 4P. 5 0 5
P. 5 0 4P. 5 0 6
Brake system warning light“AFS OFF” indicator light*2
Slip indicator light*1
Charging system warning
light“LKA” indicator light*2
High engine coolant temperature
warning lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Brake system warning lightRadar cruise control
indicator light*2
Malfunction indicator lampAutomatic High Beam
indicator light*2
Open door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning light
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering system warning lightMaster warning light
“PCS” warning light*2Tire pressure warning light