Lexus HS250H 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 in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Hybrid system

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

Hybrid system precautions ......... 27

Energy monitor/consumption

screen................................................ 32

Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 37

1-2. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 39

1-3. Opening, closing and locking 

the doors

Smart access system with 

push-button start.......................... 44

Wireless remote control.............. 54

Doors.................................................... 57

Trunk..................................................... 60

1-4. Adjustable components (seats,

mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 64

Driving position memory 

(driver’s seat) ................................. 68

Head restraints................................... 71

Seat belts ............................................ 73

Steering wheel.................................. 79

Inside rear view mirror................... 81

Outside rear view mirrors.......... 83

1-5. Opening and closing the windows

and moon roof

Power windows................................ 86

Moon roof .......................................... 89

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 92

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ........................ 96

Alarm.................................................... 98

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.).................................... 100

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture .............. 101

SRS airbags ..................................... 103

Front passenger occupant 

classification system.................... 115

Child restraint systems ............... 120

Installing child restraints............. 124

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 136

Power (ignition) switch............... 145

EV drive mode ............................... 150

Hybrid transmission ..................... 153

Turn signal lever............................. 159

Parking brake ................................. 160

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

Horn...................................................... 161

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 162

Indicators and warning 

lights................................................. 165

Multi-information display........... 169

Head-up display ............................ 175

2-3. Operating the lights and 

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 183

Automatic High Beam................ 188

Fog light switch .............................. 194

Windshield wipers and 

washer............................................. 195

Headlight cleaner switch ......... 200

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 201

Dynamic radar cruise 

control........................................... 205

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 217

Driving assist systems................. 225

Hill-start assist control............... 230

Pre-Collision System.................. 232

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage..................... 240

Vehicle load limits........................ 243

Winter driving tips ....................... 244

Trailer towing................................. 247

Dinghy towing ............................... 248

3-1. Using the air conditioning system

and defogger

Automatic air conditioning 

system ............................................ 252

Rear window defogger 

switch ............................................. 260

Windshield wiper de-icer.......... 261

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system ................................. 262

Using the radio.............................. 265

Using the CD player................... 273

Playing MP3 and WMA 

discs ................................................. 281

Operating an iPod

®



player............................................. 288

Operating a USB memory 

player.............................................. 296

Optimal use of the audio 

system ........................................... 304

Using the AUX adapter............ 307

Using the steering wheel 

audio switches........................... 308

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Interior features

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio 

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ............ 311

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio 

system ............................................. 314

Operating a Bluetooth

®



enabled portable player.......... 319

Setting up a Bluetooth

®



enabled portable player......... 322

Bluetooth

®

audio system 

setup ............................................... 327

3-4. Using the hands-free phone 

system (for cellular phones)

Hands-free system for 

cellular phones.......................... 328

Using the hands-free system 

(for cellular phones)................. 332

Making a phone call................... 340

Setting a cellular phone............. 345

Security and system setup....... 350

Using the phone book................ 354

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list........................... 360

• Interior lights ................................ 361

• Personal lights ............................. 361

3-6. Using the storage features

List of s

torage features............... 363

• Glove box .................................... 364

• Console box................................ 365

• Cup holders................................. 367

• Bottle holders ............................. 369

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors.......................................... 371

Vanity mirrors................................ 372

Clock................................................. 373

Power outlets................................. 374

Seat heaters and 

ventilators..................................... 375

Armrest ............................................ 377

Rear sunshade............................... 378

Floor mat......................................... 380

Trunk compartment 

features........................................... 381

Garage door opener................. 383

Compass........................................... 391

Safety Connect ............................ 395

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior................... 402

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior................... 406

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Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements.............................. 409

General maintenance................... 411

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs ....................................... 415

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions................................... 416

Hood................................................... 419

Positioning a floor jack............... 420

Engine compartment.................. 422

12-volt battery................................ 433

Tires ................................................... 437

Tire inflation pressure................. 445

Wheels.............................................. 448

Air conditioning filter................. 450

Electronic key battery................ 453

Checking and replacing 

fuses................................................ 455

Headlight aim 

(LED headlights) ....................... 467

Light bulbs....................................... 469

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .................... 482

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed ............................................ 483

If you think something is 

wrong............................................ 489

Event data recorder.................... 490

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on 

or a warning buzzer 

sounds............................................ 492

If a warning message is 

displayed........................................ 501

If you have a flat tire...................... 521

If the hybrid system will not 

start ................................................ 530

If you lose your keys.................... 532

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly ............... 533

If the vehicle 12-volt battery 

is discharged............................... 536

If your vehicle overheats ............ 541

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck................................................ 545

5

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 548

Fuel information............................ 557

Tire information............................ 560

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 572

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 584

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners.......................... 586

Seat belt instructions for



Canadian owners



(in French)

..................................... 587

Abbreviation list................................... 590

Alphabetical index .............................. 592

What to do if... ....................................... 604

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof

P. 89

Headlights (low beam)

P. 183

Fog lights

P. 194

Turn signal lights

P. 159

Side marker lights

P. 183

Hood

P. 419

Parking lights

P. 183

Windshield wipers

P. 195

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 83

Turn signal lights

P. 159

Headlights (high beam)

P. 183

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Tail lights

P. 183

Rear window defogger

P. 260

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 437

P. 521

P. 555

P. 560

Side marker lights

P. 183

Fuel filler door

P. 92

Turn signal lights

P. 159

License plate lights

P. 183

Doors

P. 57

Trunk

P. 60

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SRS driver airbag

P. 103

Floor mat

P. 380

Pictorial index

Interior

Front SRS side airbags

P. 103

Console box

P. 365

Bottle holders

P. 369

Head restraints

P. 71

Seat belts

P. 73

Armrest

P. 377

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 103

SRS front passenger 

airbag

P. 103

Tire pressure

warning reset

switch

P. 439

Front seats

P. 64

Cup holders

P. 367

SRS knee airbags

P. 103

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Garage door opener switches



Compass

P. 81

P. 383

P. 391

Sun visors

P. 371

Auxiliary box 

P. 370

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 103

Interior light

Personal light

P. 361

Moon roof switches

“SOS” button

P. 89

P. 395

Garage door opener switches 

P. 383

Vanity mirrors

P. 372

: If equipped

Vanity lights

P. 372

Interior light

P. 361

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Driving position memory switches 

P. 68

Door lock switches

P. 57

Window lock switch

P. 86

Power window switches

P. 86

Inside door lock buttons

P. 57

Pictorial index

Interior

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: If equipped

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

Cup holders

P. 367

Remote Touch *

Auxiliary box



P. 370

Power outlet

P. 374

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator

switches



P. 375

Hybrid transmission

shift lever

P. 153

P position switch

P. 153

OPEN CLOSE switch *

AUX adapter

USB adapter

P. 307

P. 296

TILT switch *

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 183

P. 159

P. 194

Tilt and telescopic steering

control switch



P. 79

Pre-collision brake off switch 

P. 233

Parking brake pedal

P. 160

EV drive mode switch

Eco mode switch

Power mode switch

P. 150

P. 155

Hood lock release lever

P. 419

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever 

P. 79

Glove box

P. 364

Trunk opener 

main switch

P. 60

Power (ignition) switch

P. 145

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 195

Gauges and meters 

Multi-information display

P. 162

P. 169

Audio system *

2

P. 262

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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. 260

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 482

Security indicator

P. 96, 98

Clock

P. 373

Air 

conditioning 

system

P. 252

With navigation system

Navigation system

*

1

Air conditioning 

system

*

1

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 482

Clock*

1

Security indicator

P. 96, 98

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defogger switch

*

1

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Telephone switches  *

2

P. 333

Multi-information

switches

P. 169

Audio remote 

control switches

*

2

P. 308

Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 201

P. 205

Distance switch 

P. 205

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)

switch



P. 217

Horn

P. 161

Talk switch  *

2

P. 333

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Instrument panel light control switches

P. 163

Rear sunshade

switch



P. 378

Headlight cleaner

switch



P. 200

VIEW switch *

1



Windshield wiper de-icer

switch



P. 261

Trunk opener

P. 60

Fuel filler door opener

P. 92

HUD (Head-up Display)

main switch



P. 175

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 83

HUD (Head-up

Display) contrast

adjustment switch



P. 175

HUD (Head-up

Display) position

adjustment switch



P. 175

VSC OFF switch

P. 225

: 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. 175

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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 y

our vehicle.

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

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continua

l 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

y

our 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 sur

e to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybri

d 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

i

nclude 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 cigarrette

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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