Lexus HS250h 2012 Owner's Manual

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For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Air conditioning
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
• Windshield wiper de-icer
•Climate control
• Rear view monitor system
• Wide view front monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist
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Abbreviation list ..................... 612
Alphabetical index .................. 614
What to do if... ....................... 625

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Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HUDHead-up Display
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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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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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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Compartment ......................................437
Engine switch ........................................ 152
Hood ....................................................... 434
How to start the engine.................... 152
How to start the hybrid system.................................................... 152
Identification number.......................560
If the engine will not start ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start.......................................................... 541
Ignition switch........................................ 152
Overheating......................................... 552
Power switch ......................................... 152
Engine compartment cover............. 438
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 564
Checking ................................................442
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 258
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................................. 564
Checking ................................................442
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 258
Engine immobilizer system ................. 101
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 563
Checking ............................................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 258
Engine switch ........................................... 152
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 238
EPS............................................................. 238
EV drive mode switch .......................... 157
Event data recorder ............................... 20 Floor mat .................................................. 394
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 566
Washer ...................................................446
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Switch.......................................................202
Wattage................................................. 568
Foot light................................................... 374
Foot well lighting ................................... 374
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Switch.......................................................202
Wattage................................................. 568
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 121
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light..................................... 505
Front seats Adjustment ...............................................68
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 72
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Wattage................................................. 568
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Switch........................................................ 166
Wattage................................................. 568
Fuel Capacity .................................................562
Fuel gauge.............................................. 169
Gas station information ................. 628
Information ........................................... 569
Refueling.................................................... 97
Type ......................................................... 569
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Fuel door ..................................................... 97
Fuel filler door ........................................... 97
Fuses ..........................................................469
Garage door opener ......................... 398
Gas station information......................628
Gauges ...................................................... 169
Glove box ................................................378
Grocery bag hooks .............................396
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) * ........................ 342
Head restraints Adjustment ............................................. 75
Headlights cleaner ..................................211
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system ....................................................193
Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 492
Replacing light bulbs......................... 481
Switch ......................................................... 191
Wattage................................................. 568
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................................389
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Hill-start assist control ........................ 243
Hood ..........................................................434
Hooks Grocery bag........................................396
Horn ............................................................ 168
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system ............... 31
Energy monitor/consumption........................................ 35
Engine switch......................................... 152 High voltage components............... 30
Hybrid system indicators ................ 173
Ignition switch ....................................... 152
Power switch ......................................... 152
I/M test ..................................................... 430
Identification Engine ....................................................... 561
Vehicle....................................................560
Ignition switch ..........................................152
Illuminated entry system .................... 376
Immobilizer system................................. 101
Indicator lights ......................................... 173
Initialization
Items to initialize................................. 596
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 85
Instrument panel light control ...........170
Interior lights
Interior lights .........................................374
Switch .......................................................375
Wattage .................................................568
Intuitive parking assist*
Jack
Positioning the jack .......................... 435
Vehicle-equipped jack................... 532
Jack handle ............................................. 532
Keyless entry ............................................. 58
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 42
Engine switch ........................................ 152
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
Key number.............................................. 42
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Keyless entry........................................... 58
Keys.............................................................. 42
Mechanical key ......................................43
Wireless remote control key.......... 58
Lane keeping assist ............................. 230
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light bulbs
Replacing.................................................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light Door courtesy lights .........................374
Fog light switch................................... 202
Footwell lights ......................................374
Headlight switch ....................................191
Interior light list.....................................374
Interior light switch............................ 375
Outer foot lights..................................374
Personal light switch ........................ 375
Remote touch light ............................374
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Scuff lighting..........................................374
Turn signal lever...................................166
Turn signal light switch ..................... 166
Vanity lights ..........................................386
Wattage .................................................568
LKA ............................................................ 230
Load capacity .........................................257 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 431
General maintenance .....................426
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements .......... 423
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 170
Meters....................................................... 169
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 270
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 85
Side mirror heater ............................. 274
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 386
Moon roof................................................... 93
MP3 disc* ................................................ 295
Multi-information display .................... 177
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 169
Oil Engine oil................................................439
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 97
Hood ........................................................434
Trunk ........................................................... 64
OPEN/CLOSE button*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 374
Wattage................................................. 568
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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