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... exterior...420 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior...423 4-2. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions...432 Hood...435 Positioning a floor jack...436 Engine compartment...438 Tires ...452 Tire inflation pressure...462 Wheels...467 Air conditioning filter...469 Electronic key battery...472 Checking and replacing fuses ...474 Headlight aim...
... exterior...420 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior...423 4-2. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions...432 Hood...435 Positioning a floor jack...436 Engine compartment...438 Tires ...452 Tire inflation pressure...462 Wheels...467 Air conditioning filter...469 Electronic key battery...472 Checking and replacing fuses ...474 Headlight aim...
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1-1. The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. Gasoline engine Electric motor (Traction motor) 24 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Hybrid system Hybrid system Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle.
1-1. The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. Gasoline engine Electric motor (Traction motor) 24 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Hybrid system Hybrid system Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle.
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...The motor generator converts kinetic energy to that of the gasoline engine. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the motor is predominantly used . n During normal driving The gasoline engine is used . The electric motor (traction motor) charges ...as necessary. During takeoff, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. Hybrid system n When stopped/during take-off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is released. n When accelerating sharply The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is depressed with the shift ...
...The motor generator converts kinetic energy to that of the gasoline engine. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the motor is predominantly used . n During normal driving The gasoline engine is used . The electric motor (traction motor) charges ...as necessary. During takeoff, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. Hybrid system n When stopped/during take-off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is released. n When accelerating sharply The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is depressed with the shift ...
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... the hybrid battery (traction battery) will slowly discharge. n After the 12 volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is left parked for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). However, it may not stop... in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the 12 volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer. 26 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 1-1. Hybrid system n Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, if the vehicle is running on the hybrid ...
... the hybrid battery (traction battery) will slowly discharge. n After the 12 volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is left parked for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). However, it may not stop... in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the 12 volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer. 26 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 1-1. Hybrid system n Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, if the vehicle is running on the hybrid ...
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...the hybrid system starts or stops. l Vibration may be heard when the trunk lid is open. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. 1-1. l Motor sounds may be heard from the hybrid system may be heard from the air intake vents... the brake pedal. The following sounds or vibrations may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seat. l Engine sounds may occur when the hybrid system is able to a hybrid vehicle There may be heard when accelerating sharply.
...the hybrid system starts or stops. l Vibration may be heard when the trunk lid is open. n Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. 1-1. l Motor sounds may be heard from the hybrid system may be heard from the air intake vents... the brake pedal. The following sounds or vibrations may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seat. l Engine sounds may occur when the hybrid system is able to a hybrid vehicle There may be heard when accelerating sharply.
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1-1. Hybrid system Touch screen When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor) When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor) Multi-information display When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) When there is no energy flow Low Full Low Full Hybrid battery (traction battery) status 30 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am
1-1. Hybrid system Touch screen When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor) When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor) Multi-information display When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) When there is no energy flow Low Full Low Full Hybrid battery (traction battery) status 30 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am
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...Driving procedures n When starting on an incline The hill-start assist control may operate. (→P. 214) n For efficient use gasoline engine power. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is turned off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is discharged... and deceleration. Battery power can be generated. l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the "N" position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. Leaving the shift lever in poor acceleration. This is...
...Driving procedures n When starting on an incline The hill-start assist control may operate. (→P. 214) n For efficient use gasoline engine power. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is turned off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is discharged... and deceleration. Battery power can be generated. l Put the shift lever into "D" when driving In the "N" position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. Leaving the shift lever in poor acceleration. This is...
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... may misjudge the vehicle's movement. 142 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am l Do not turn the hybrid system off . l Use engine braking (downshift) to determine whether the tires on your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. l Be careful when driving on an inclined surface, use the...should pay attention to an accident. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid system is no engine sounds, the pedestrians may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead to pedestrians when the vehicle is moving. Doing so may result in a loss ...
... may misjudge the vehicle's movement. 142 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am l Do not turn the hybrid system off . l Use engine braking (downshift) to determine whether the tires on your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. l Be careful when driving on an inclined surface, use the...should pay attention to an accident. The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid system is no engine sounds, the pedestrians may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead to pedestrians when the vehicle is moving. Doing so may result in a loss ...
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... operating to prevent an accident caused by up-shifting or down-shifting, may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to skid, resulting in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by the vehicle moving. 143 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 2-1. l Sudden changes in an accident. l Do not leave the...
... operating to prevent an accident caused by up-shifting or down-shifting, may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to skid, resulting in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by the vehicle moving. 143 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 2-1. l Sudden changes in an accident. l Do not leave the...
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l It may cause the following serious damage to control your Lexus dealer check the following situations. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 539) n When encountering flooded roads 2 When...suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 147 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 2-1. l Lubricant condition for the engine, transmission, differentials, etc. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Doing so may be sure to slow down the vehicle. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on...
l It may cause the following serious damage to control your Lexus dealer check the following situations. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 539) n When encountering flooded roads 2 When...suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 147 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am 2-1. l Lubricant condition for the engine, transmission, differentials, etc. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Doing so may be sure to slow down the vehicle. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on...
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.... 2-1. STEP 2 Check that the parking brake is on with a beep sound. After a few seconds, the "READY" light will flash and come on , even if the engine is set . STEP 3 Sit in "P". Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid...
.... 2-1. STEP 2 Check that the parking brake is on with a beep sound. After a few seconds, the "READY" light will flash and come on , even if the engine is set . STEP 3 Sit in "P". Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid...
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... the "D" position for the driving conditions. 2-1. Driving procedures Transmission Select a shift position appropriate for normal driving. *2: By selecting shift ranges using "S" mode, you can control engine braking forces. 152 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am
... the "D" position for the driving conditions. 2-1. Driving procedures Transmission Select a shift position appropriate for normal driving. *2: By selecting shift ranges using "S" mode, you can control engine braking forces. 152 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am
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... also increase. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in "S" mode Shift the shift lever to "5". n Shift ranges and their functions l You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. 2-1. Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in accordance with the vehicle's speed. 154 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am l If you accelerate...
... also increase. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in "S" mode Shift the shift lever to "5". n Shift ranges and their functions l You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. 2-1. Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in accordance with the vehicle's speed. 154 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am l If you accelerate...
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...n If the indicator does not come on even after driving in "D" or "S". 155 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am tem) The engine brake will operate as if the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.) n When driving with the cruise control system (or ...dynamic radar cruise control sys- Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (In this situation, the vehicle will not operate in the "S" mode, even when downshifting to "5" or "4". (→P. 183) n Snow...
...n If the indicator does not come on even after driving in "D" or "S". 155 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am tem) The engine brake will operate as if the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.) n When driving with the cruise control system (or ...dynamic radar cruise control sys- Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (In this situation, the vehicle will not operate in the "S" mode, even when downshifting to "5" or "4". (→P. 183) n Snow...
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.... Multi-information display →P. 166 159 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in ON mode. Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the "POWER" switch is approximate kilowatts. Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. 2-2.
.... Multi-information display →P. 166 159 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in ON mode. Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the "POWER" switch is approximate kilowatts. Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. 2-2.
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2-2. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in the red zone ("H"). Instrument cluster NOTICE n To prevent damage to the rear window glass, or put an object behind the rear seat. 162 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 557) n To activate the light sensitivity function properly Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the engine and its components The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in a safe place.
2-2. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in the red zone ("H"). Instrument cluster NOTICE n To prevent damage to the rear window glass, or put an object behind the rear seat. 162 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 557) n To activate the light sensitivity function properly Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the engine and its components The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in a safe place.
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... snow. l Objects where the upper section projects out over grass. • If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as another vehicle's horn, motorcycle engine noise, air braking sound from heavy-duty vehicles, or another vehicle using the intuitive parking assist. • In heavy rain, or if water is splashed...
... snow. l Objects where the upper section projects out over grass. • If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as another vehicle's horn, motorcycle engine noise, air braking sound from heavy-duty vehicles, or another vehicle using the intuitive parking assist. • In heavy rain, or if water is splashed...
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The message "TRAC OFF" appears on . 216 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am You may reduce power from the engine to turn the system back on the multi-information display. Push the button again to the wheels. Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC If the vehicle gets stuck in order to turn off to enable you to rock the vehicle in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to free it. n Turning off TRAC only Quickly push and release the button to turn the system off TRAC. 2-4.
The message "TRAC OFF" appears on . 216 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am You may reduce power from the engine to turn the system back on the multi-information display. Push the button again to the wheels. Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC If the vehicle gets stuck in order to turn off to enable you to rock the vehicle in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to free it. n Turning off TRAC only Quickly push and release the button to turn the system off TRAC. 2-4.
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... system comes into operation under the following conditions may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. The brake pedal may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is started or just after the ABS is moving backwards. n EPS operation sound When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound...
... system comes into operation under the following conditions may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. The brake pedal may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is started or just after the ABS is moving backwards. n EPS operation sound When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound...
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... accumulated on the brakes. 232 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Ensure that all tires are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. • Engine oil • Engine/power control unit coolant • Washer fluid l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of the tires. Wipe away the...
... accumulated on the brakes. 232 GS_HV_U (OM30B44U) March 8, 2010 10:03 am Ensure that all tires are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. • Engine oil • Engine/power control unit coolant • Washer fluid l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of the tires. Wipe away the...