key Lexus HS250h 2012 Owner's Guide

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2-1. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
When the shift position is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode
with the hybrid system not operating for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY
mode) or one hour (ON mode), the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery from discharging.
Do not leave the vehicle with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode
for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
→P. 2 8
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 5 5
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
It may take time until the “READY” indicator to come on.
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 5 2
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 5 3
■If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 101)
■When the “POWER” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER” switch
with the shift position in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
→ P. 5 1 2
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 4 6 7

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is
pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■ If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes (if equipped)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 4 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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HS250h_U_75050UFront side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “POWER” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system settings will be
set to those that were in use the last time the “POWER” switch was turned off.
●Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic
key, so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
●This feature is customizable at your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected when the ambient temperature is high.
●Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Using the Bluetooth® audio system for the first time
Before using the Bluetooth
® audio system, it is necessary to register a
Bluetooth® enabled portable player in the system. Follow the procedure
below to register (pai r) a portable player:
Press and select “BT•A MENU” using .
Press the talk switch or select “BT•A Setup” using .
The introductory guidance and portable player name registration
instructions are heard. Select “Pair Audio Player (Pair Audio)” using a voice command
or .
Register a portable player name by either of the following meth-
ods:
a. Select “Record Name” using , and say the name to beregistered.
b. Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered.
A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Select “Confirm” using a voice command or .
A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction for
inputting the passkey into the portable player is heard. Input the passkey into the portable player.
Refer to the manual that comes with the portable player for the opera-
tion of the portable player.

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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HS250h_U_75050UGuidance for registration completion is heard.
If the portable player has a Bluetooth
® phone, the phone can be regis-
tered at the same time. A voice guidance instruction to register a Blue-
tooth
® phone is heard.
Select “Yes” or “No” using a voice command or .
(Bluetooth
® phone →P. 3 4 4 )
Menu list of the Bluetooth® audio system
■ Normal operation
First menuSecond menuOperation detail
“BT•A
Setup”
“Pair Audio”Registering a portable player
“Connect”Selecting a portable player to be used
“Change Name”Changing the registered name of a
portable player
“List Audios”Listing the registered portable players
“Set Passkey”Changing the passkey
“Delete Audio”Deleting a registered portable player
“System
Setup”
“Guidance Vol”Setting voice guidance volume
“Device Name”Displaying the Bluetooth® device
address and name
“Initialize”Initializing the system

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■When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine.
Say the command correctly and clearly.
■Situations that the system may not recognize your voice
●When driving on rough roads
●When driving at high speeds
●When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
●When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■Operations that cannot be performed while driving
●Operating the system with
●Registering a portable player to the system
■Changing the passkey
→P. 3 3 9

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable player
Registering a portable player in the Bluetooth® audio system allows the
system to function. The following functions can be used for registered por-
table players:
■ Functions and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below using a
voice command or :
●Registering a portable player
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” →
2. “Pair Audio Player (Pair Audio)”
● Selecting a portable player to be used
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” →
2. “Connect Audio Player (Connect)”
● Changing the registered name of a portable player
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” → 2. “Change Name”
● Listing the registered portable players
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” →
2. “List Audio Players (List Audios)”
● Changing the passkey
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” → 2 “Set Passkey”
● Deleting a registered portable player
1. “Bluetooth Audio Setup (BT•A Setup)” →
2. “Delete Audio Player (Delete Audio)”

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Changing the passkeySelect “Set Passkey” using a voice command or .
Press the talk switch, say a 4 to 8-digit number, and select
“Confirm” using a voice command or .
The number should be input 1 digit at a time.
When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been
input, press again.
If the number to be registered has 8 digits, pressing of the knob is not
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
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Using the hands-free phone system for the first time
Before using the hands-free phone system, it is necessary to register a
cellular phone in the system. The system will enter phone registration
mode automatically when starting the system with no cellular phone reg-
istered. Follow the procedure below to register (pair) a cellular phone: Press the off-hook switch or the talk switch.
The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are
heard.
Select “Pair Phone” using a voice command or .
Register a phone name by either of the following methods:
a. Select “Record Name” using , and say the name to beregistered.
b. Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered.
A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Select “Confirm” using a voice command or .
A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction for
inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard. Input the passkey into the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the opera-
tion of the phone.
Guidance for registration completion is heard.
If the cellular phone has a Bluetooth
® audio player, the audio player can
be registered at the same time. A voice guidance instruction to register a
Bluetooth
® audio player is heard.
Select “Yes” or “No” using a voice command or .
(Bluetooth
® audio player →P. 326)

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
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“Setup”
“Security”
“Set PIN”Setting a PIN code
“Phbk Lock”Locking the phone book
“Phbk Unlock”Unlocking the phone book
“Phone
Setup”
“Pair Phone”Registering the cellular phone
to be used
“Connect”Selecting a cellular phone to be
used
“Change Name”Changing a registered name of
a cellular phone
“List Phones”Listing the registered cellular
phones
“Set Passkey”Changing the passkey
“Delete Phone”Deleting a registered cellular
phone
“System
Setup”
“Guidance Vol”Setting voice guidance volume
“Device Name”Displaying the Bluetooth®
device address and name
“Initialize”Initializing the system
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation detail