traction control LEXUS UX250H 2019 User Guide

3686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■When the card key battery needs to be
replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only
at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to
the local laws.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure to only use a vacuum to suck out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and
clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake ve nt, which may affect
the performance of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-
tion.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to
enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
●Carefully handle the removed filter so
that it will not be damaged. If the filter
is damaged, have it replaced with a
new filter by your Lexus dealer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air intake
vent other than the exclusive filter for
this vehicle or use the vehicle without
the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with
the warning message (indicating that
charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-
tery [traction battery] may become lim-
ited) displayed, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may malfunction. If the
warning message is shown, clean the air
intake vent immediately.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare

3927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low traction battery charge warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger 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 sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes or illumi- nates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
If a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.196, 395)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.204
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
This light may be displayed when dr iving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.410)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
 Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.

3977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Vehicle May Roll Shift to P” or “Shift
to P before exiting vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened with out turning the power
switch off with the shift lever in any position
other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release accelerator
before shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, S or R.
■If “Press brake when vehicle is stopped
Hybrid system may overheat” is dis-
played
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “High Power Cons umption Power to
Climate Temporarily Limited” is dis-
played
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment
to reduce power consumption. Please wait until the power supply returns to
normal.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if
equipped)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
(if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system cannot be used tempo-
rarily. Use the system when it becomes
available again.
■If “Front Camera Unav ailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.196, 392)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
■If “AWD System Overheated Switching
to 2WD Mode” or “AWD System Over-
heated 2WD Mode Engaged” is shown
on the multi-information display (AWD
models)
This message may be displayed when high
load driving is continued. ( P.259)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.328)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.339)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.339)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.410)
• “Front Camera Unavailable” ( P.196)
• “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” ( P.196)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery See Owner’s
Manual” is shown
• When the display goes off after several
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.405)
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” is
shown, the filter may be clogged, the air
intake vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore, perform
the following correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent and filter of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, per-

4137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking
brake.
2
Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3
Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4
Restart the hybrid system.
5
Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
(  P.257)
WARNING
●After the hybrid system has been
turned off, check that the “READY”
indicator is off. When the hybrid sys-
tem is operating, the gasoline engine
may automatically start, or the cooling
fan may suddenly operate even if the
gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or
approach rotating parts such as the
fan, which may lead to fingers or cloth-
ing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muf-
fler) getting caught, resulting in serious
injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir
cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control
unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys-
tem has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid
system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

4288-1. Specifications
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

463Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ....................................................................276Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256
Warning light .............................................. 388
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 257
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 257
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 176
Airbags ................................................................. 31 Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags...................................... 31
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags ....................................................... 31
SRS warning light ..................................... 388
Air conditioning filter ................................. 364
Air conditioning system .............................276 Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Warning buzzer .........................................386
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 54
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) .................................................. 124
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256 Warning light .............................................. 388
Approach warning...................................... 222
Armrest............................................................. 310
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 176
Assist grips ........................................................ 311
Audio system-linked display ...................... 90
Automatic headlight leveling system ....178
Automatic High Beam ............................... 180
Automatic light control system................ 177
Average fuel economy................................. 89
Average vehicle speed ................................ 89
B
Back door .......................................................... 112 Hands Free Power Back Door ............. 116
Power back door.......................................... 115
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 342 Battery checking ........................................ 342
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 405
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................263
Replacing ...................................................... 408
Warning light .............................................. 386
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 65
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 226
Bottle holders ................................................ 295
Brake Brake Hold......................................................175
Fluid.....................................................................421
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Warning light .............................................. 386
Brake assist .................................................... 256
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips.....................................................153
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....... 80, 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 226

Alphabetical Index467
Glove box light ............................................. 294
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 296
H
Hands Free Power Back Door ................. 116
Headlights ........................................................ 177Automatic High Beam system............. 180
Light switch ..................................................... 177
Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Headlights aim .............................................. 372
Head restraints ...............................................136
Head-up display.............................................. 93 Driving information display area........... 93
Driving support system display area .. 95
Head-up display switch............................. 94
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 96
Navigation system-linked display ........ 93
Pop-up display............................................... 95
Settings .............................................................. 94
Head-up display switch................................ 94
Heated steering wheel .............................. 286
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
Heated steering wheel............................286
Outside rear view mirrors .....................277
Seat heaters ..................................................286
Hill-start assist control ............................... 257
Hood ................................................................. 335 Open ............................................................... 335
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 296
Coat hooks .................................................... 310
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 296
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................24
Horn ................................................................... 140
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 65
Specification .................................................. 418
Warning message........................................ 68
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent ..............................................................................67
Hybrid system .................................................. 62 Emergency shut off system......................68
Energy monitor/consumption screen 97
EV drive mode............................................. 165
High voltage components .......................65
Hybrid system precautions......................65
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ......................261
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 400
Overheating .................................................. 410
Power (ignition) switch .............................162
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Starting the hybrid system .......................162
Vehicle proximity noti
fication system. 64
Hybrid System Indicator..............79, 84, 96
Hybrid transmission...................................... 167
I
I/M test ..............................................................331
Identification Engine................................................................417
Vehicle ............................................................. 416
Ignition switch (Power switch) .................162 Auto power off function........................... 164
Changing the power switch modes . 164
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................378
Starting the hybrid system .......................162
Illuminated entry system ........................... 290
Immobilizer system........................................ 69
Indicators ............................................................76
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................446
Maintenance.................................... 328, 339
Power windows ........................................... 145
Tire pressure warning system .............. 351
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 140
Instrument panel light control .......... 80, 86
Interior lights.................................................. 290
Intuitive parking assist...................... 231, 232 Function .......................................................... 232
Warning message ..................................... 234

Alphabetical Index473
Tire inflation pressure display function
.........................................................................348
Warning light ............................................... 387
Tire information ............................................ 425 Glossary......................................................... 429
Size.................................................................... 426
Tire identification number ..................... 426
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 427
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................348
Initializing .........................................................351
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ..................................... 350
Registering ID codes ............................... 352
Warning light ............................................... 387
Tires................................................................... 345 Chains ............................................................. 264
Checking ....................................................... 345
If you have a flat tire ..................................399
Inflation pressure..........................................361
Information .................................................... 425
Replacing .......................................................355
Rotating tires ................................................ 347
Run-flat tires ..................................... 347, 399
Size.................................................................... 422
Snow tires ...................................................... 263
Tire pressure warning system .............348
Warning light ............................................... 387
Tools.......................................................296, 355
Top tether strap............................................... 54
Total load capacity ........................................416
Towing Dinghy towing ................................................ 161
Emergency towing .................................... 381
Towing eyelet ..............................................384
Trailer towing ................................................ 160
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 257
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 65 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 67
Location............................................................. 65
Specification .................................................. 418 Warning message ........................................68
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 257
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 62
Trailer towing ................................................. 160
Transmission Hybrid transmission....................................167
Paddle shift switches .......................169, 170
S mode ............................................................. 170
Selecting the driving mode ...................255
Trip meters ............................................... 80, 86
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Turn signal lever ............................................ 171
Wattage .......................................................... 422
U
USB charging ports.................................... 302
V
Vanity lights..................................................... 301Wattage .......................................................... 422
Vanity mirrors ................................................ 301
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle identification number ..................416
Vehicle Stability Cont rol (VSC) ........... 256
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 286
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 256
W
Warning buzzers ABS .................................................................. 388
Airbags........................................................... 388
Approach warning.................................... 222
Brake hold .................................................... 389
Brake Override System .......................... 391
Brake system............................................... 386
Charging system....................................... 386
Downshifting ................................................... 171
Drive-Start Control.................................... 391
Electric power steering.......................... 388