Lexus HS250H 2011 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operat-

ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-

umn

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system................................... 24

Hybrid system precautions ......... 28

Energy monitor/consumption

screen................................................ 33

Hybrid vehicle driving tips.......... 38

1-2. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 40

1-3. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 45

Wireless remote control.............. 55

Doors................................................... 58

Trunk...................................................... 61

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 65

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 69

Head restraints................................. 72

Seat belts ............................................ 74

Steering wheel................................. 80

Inside rear view mirror.................. 82

Outside rear view mirrors........... 84

1-5. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 87

Moon roof .......................................... 90

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 94

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ........................ 98

Alarm.................................................. 100

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.).................................... 103

1

Before driving

For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation

System Owner’s Manual”.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning

• Windshield wiper de-icer

• Rear view monitor system

• Intuitive parking assist

• Audio/video system

• Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogging

• Climate control

• Wide view front monitor system

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 104

SRS airbags ..................................... 106

Front passenger occupant

classification system................... 118

Child restraint systems ............... 123

Installing child restraints.............. 127

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 138

Power (ignition) switch............... 147

EV drive mode ............................... 152

Hybrid transmission ..................... 155

Turn signal lever .............................. 161

Parking brake ................................. 162

Horn.................................................... 163

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 164

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 168

Multi-information display............ 172

Head-up display ............................ 178

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 186

Automatic High Beam.................. 191

Fog light switch .............................. 197

Windshield wipers and

washer ............................................ 198

Headlight cleaner switch .......... 203

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ............................... 204

Dynamic radar cruise

control........................................... 208

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 221

Driving assist systems................. 229

Hill-start assist control ............... 234

Pre-Collision System.................. 236

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage..................... 245

Vehicle load limits........................ 248

Winter driving tips ....................... 249

Trailer towing................................. 252

Dinghy towing ............................... 253

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system

and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 256

Rear window defogger

switch.............................................. 264

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 265

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system ................................. 266

Using the radio.............................. 269

Using the CD player................... 277

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ............................................... 285

Operating an iPod....................... 292

Operating a USB memory...... 300

Optimal use of the audio

system ........................................... 308

Using the AUX port....................... 311

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................. 312

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system .......... 315

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ............................................. 318

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 323

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 326

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................................ 331

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phones)

Hands-free system for cellular

phones ........................................... 332

Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phones)................. 336

Making a phone call.................... 344

Setting a cellular phone............. 349

Security and system setup........ 354

Using the phone book............... 358

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 364

• Interior lights ............................... 365

• Personal lights ............................ 365

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 367

• Glove box ................................... 368

• Console box................................ 369

• Cup holders.................................. 371

• Bottle holders ............................. 373

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 374

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 375

Vanity mirrors................................ 376

Clock................................................. 377

Power outlets................................. 378

Seat heaters and

ventilators..................................... 379

Armrest ............................................. 381

Rear sunshade.............................. 382

Floor mat......................................... 384

Trunk compartment

features......................................... 386

Garage door opener................. 388

Compass.......................................... 396

Safety Connect ............................ 400

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 408

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior..................... 412

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements...... 415

General maintenance.................. 417

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ....................................... 421

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 422

Hood ................................................. 425

Positioning a floor jack............... 426

Engine compartment.................. 428

12-volt battery................................ 439

Tires ................................................... 443

Tire inflation pressure.................. 451

Wheels ............................................. 454

Air conditioning filter.................. 456

Electronic key battery................ 459

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................. 461

Headlight aim

(LED headlights) ....................... 473

Light bulbs....................................... 475

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 488

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ...................................... 489

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 495

Event data recorder.................... 496

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds........................................... 498

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 507

If you have a flat tire..................... 527

If the hybrid system will not

start ................................................. 537

If you lose your keys................... 539

If the electronic key does

not operate properly .............. 540

If the vehicle 12-volt battery

is discharged ............................... 543

If your vehicle overheats .......... 548

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................................ 552

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in

an emergency............................ 554

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 556

Fuel information........................... 565

Tire information............................ 568

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 580

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 592

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 594

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 595

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 597

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list .................................. 608

Alphabetical index................................ 610

What to do if... ....................................... 624

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof

P. 90

Headlights (low beam)

P. 186

Fog lights

P. 197

Turn signal lights

P. 161

Side marker lights

P. 186

Hood

P. 425

Parking lights

P. 186

Windshield wipers

P. 198

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 84

Turn signal lights

P. 161

Headlights (high beam) and

daytime running lights

P. 186, 189

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Tail lights

P. 186

Rear window defogger

P. 264

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 443

P. 527

P. 563

P. 568

Side marker lights

P. 186

Fuel filler door

P. 94

Turn signal lights

P. 161

License plate lights

P. 186

Doors

P. 58

Trunk

P. 61

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SRS driver airbag

P. 106

Floor mat

P. 384

Pictorial index

Interior

Front SRS side airbags

P. 106

Console box

P. 369

Bottle holders

P. 373

Head restraints

P. 72

Seat belts

P. 74

Armrest

P. 381

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 106

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 106

Tire pressure

warning reset

switch

P. 445

Front seats

P. 65

Cup holders

P. 371

SRS knee airbags

P. 106

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Garage door opener switches



Compass



P. 82

P. 388

P. 396

Sun visors

P. 375

Auxiliary box 

P. 374

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 106

Interior light

Personal light

P. 365

Moon roof switches

“SOS” button

P. 90

P. 400

Garage door opener switches 

P. 388

Vanity mirrors

P. 376

: If equipped

Vanity lights

P. 376

Interior light

P. 365

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Driving position memory switches 

P. 69

Door lock switches

P. 58

Window lock switch

P. 87

Power window switches

P. 87

Inside door lock buttons

P. 58

Pictorial index

Interior

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: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Cup holders

P. 371

Remote Touch *

Auxiliary box



P. 374

Power outlet

P. 378

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator

switches



P. 379

Hybrid transmission

shift lever

P. 155

P position switch

P. 155

OPEN CLOSE switch *

AUX port

USB port

P. 311

P. 300

TILT switch *

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 186

P. 161

P. 197

Tilt and telescopic steering

control switch



P. 80

Pre-collision braking off switch 

P. 237

Parking brake pedal

P. 162

EV drive mode switch

“ECO MODE” switch

Power mode switch

P. 152

P. 157

Hood lock release lever

P. 425

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever 

P. 80

Glove box

P. 368

Trunk opener

main switch

P. 61

Power (ignition) switch

P. 147

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 198

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 164

P. 172

Audio system *

2

P. 266

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Without navigation system

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

P. 264

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 488

Security indicator

P. 98, 100

Clock

P. 377

Air

conditioning

system

P. 256

With navigation system

Navigation system

*

1

Air conditioning

system

*

1

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 488

Clock*

1

Security indicator

P. 98, 100

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defogger switch

*

1

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Telephone switches  *

2

P. 337

Multi-information

switches

P. 172

Audio remote

control switches

*

2

P. 312

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 204

P. 208

Distance switch 

P. 208

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)

switch



P. 221

Horn

P. 163

Talk switch  *

2

P. 337

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Instrument panel light control switches

P. 165

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 382

Headlight cleaner

switch



P. 203

VIEW switch *

1

Windshield wiper de-icer

switch



P. 265

Trunk opener

P. 61

Fuel filler door opener

P. 94

HUD (Head-up Display)

main switch



P. 178

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 84

HUD (Head-up

Display) contrast

adjustment switch



P. 178

HUD (Head-up

Display) position

adjustment switch



P. 178

VSC OFF switch

P. 230

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

NAVI switch

P. 178

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evapo-

ration leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same

amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or

home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.

Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of

alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol

and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,

which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers

or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts

the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can

result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or

others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or

use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette

lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat

build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there

is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-

tors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid bat-

tery must be disposed of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the

hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result

in death or serious injury.

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