airbag Lexus HS250h 2012 Owner's Guide

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
High engine coolant temperatur e warning light (flashes or
comes on)
Indicates that the engine is overheating →P. 552
• Flashes: Engine is overheating. Drive carefully.
• Comes on: Engine is overheated. Stop the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
“ABS” warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pre-
tensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P.
109)
■Front passenger detection sensor, passen ger seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warn-
ing buzzer may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................... 598
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)
.............................. 599
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................. 601

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SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions
in English.

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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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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs .........................481
Wattage .................................................568
Battery
Checking ................................................447
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .................................. 547
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 258
Bluetooth
®* ........................................... 325
Bottle holders ........................................ 383
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 566
Parking brake ........................................ 167
Brake assist ............................................. 238
Break-in tips ............................................. 143
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................................... 170
Care Exterior ..................................................... 416
Interior..................................................... 420
Seat belts ................................................. 421
Cargo capacity ......................................257
CD changer* ..........................................287
CD player* ..............................................287
Chains....................................................... 259
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition................... 126
Booster seats, installation ................130
Convertible seats, definition .......... 126
Convertible seats, installation .......130
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 121 Infant seats, definition .........................126
Infant seats, installation ..................... 130
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors................................................... 131
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 133
Installing CRS with top tether straps ......................................................137
Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 116
Child restraint system ........................126
Child-protectors ................................... 62
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 79
Installing child restraints................... 130
Moon roof precautions......................96
Power window lock switch ..............90
Power window precautions ............ 92
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 468
Seat belt extender precautions...... 82
Seat belt precautions ......................... 80
Seat heater precautions................. 390
Trunk precautions.................................66
12-volt battery precautions ...........449
Child-protectors ...................................... 62
Cleaning Exterior..................................................... 416
Interior .....................................................420
Seat belts ..................................................421
Climate control*
Clock* ....................................................... 387
Coin holder ............................................ 380
Compass ..................................................404
Condenser .............................................. 444
Console box ........................................... 379
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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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Seat heaters............................................ 389
Seat position memory ............................ 72
Seat ventilator........................................ 389
Seating capacity ....................................257
SeatsAdjustment .....................................68, 72
Adjustment precautions .................................... 71, 74
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................130
Cleaning ................................................ 420
Driver’s seat position memory .................................................. 72
Head restraint .........................................75
Properly sitting in the seat............... 107
Seat heaters..........................................389
Seat position memory ......................... 72
Ventilated seats ..................................389
Service reminder indicators ............. 173
Shift lever Transmission ..........................................160
Side airbags ..............................................109
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Switch ..........................................................191
Wattage .................................................568
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 87
Mirror position memory .................... 72
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage .................................................568
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ...................................49 Entry functions........................................ 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
Starting the hybrid system .............. 152
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ................................... 49
Entry function .......................................... 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
SOS button ............................................ 408
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................567
Storage location .................................532
Spark plug................................................565
Specifications .........................................560
Speedometer .......................................... 169
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................83
Audio switches.................................... 322
Manual adjustment...............................83
Power adjustment.................................83
Steering wheel position
memory .................................................. 72
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage................................................. 568
Storage feature...................................... 377
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 556
Sun visors ................................................ 385
Sunshade Rear...........................................................392
Roof.............................................................. 93
Switch
Driving mode selector switch......................................................162
Engine switch ........................................ 152
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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
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