Lexus UX250h (2023 year). Manual in english — page 22

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Type D

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

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After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure that the

tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the

fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need

replacement. (

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P.365)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting

the wiring harness from damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Lexus recommends that you use genuine

Lexus products designed for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-

cuits designed to prevent overload, non-

genuine parts or parts not designed for this

vehicle may be unusable.

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and

vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage

rating than that indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

A
B

●

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or

equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even

as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

■

Fuse box near the power control unit

Never check or replace the fuses as

there are high voltage parts and wiring

near the fuse box.

Doing so may cause electric shock,

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload

determined and repaired by your Lexus

dealer as soon as possible.

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Single-beam headlights

Adjustment bolt A

Adjustment bolt B



Triple-beam headlights

Adjustment bolt A

Adjustment bolt B



Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.



Park the vehicle on level ground.



Make sure the tire inflation pressure

is at the specified level.



Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.



Bounce the vehicle several times.

1

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction
and the number of turns.



Single-beam headlights



Triple-beam headlights

2

Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step

1

.

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using

this procedure, take the vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

Headlight aim

Vertical movement adjusting
bolts

Before checking the headlight
aim

A
B

A
B

Adjusting the headlight aim

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Single-beam headlights

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Triple-beam headlights

Front turn signal light (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)

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Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer



Headlights



Parking lights and daytime running
lights



Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)



Fog lights (if equipped)



Cornering lights (if equipped)



Side turn signal lights

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.

Bulb location

A

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Tail lights



Stop lights



Tail lights/stop lights



Rear turn signal lights



Back-up lights



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights



Side marker lights

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LED lights

Vehicles with single-beam headlights:
The lights other than the front turn signal

light each consist of a number of LEDs. If

any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer to have the light

replaced.
Vehicles with triple-beam headlights:
The lights consist of a number of LEDs. If

any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer to have the light

replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

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When replacing light bulbs

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P.363

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Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)

1

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

When installing, reverse the steps
listed.

Replacing light bulb

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulb

●

Turn off the light. Do not attempt to

replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the light.

The bulb become very hot and may

cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion of the

light bulb with bare hands. When it is

unavoidable to hold the glass portion,

use and hold with a clean dry cloth to

avoid getting moisture and oils on the

bulb.

Also, if the bulb is scratched or

dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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WARNING

●

Fully install light bulb and any parts

used to secure it. Failure to do so may

result in heat damage, fire, or water

entering the light unit. This may dam-

age the light or cause condensation to

build up on the lens.

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To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulb is fully seated and

locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb before

installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers. . . . ..

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If your vehicle has to be stopped

in an emergency . . . . . .

370

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ...

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If you think something is wrong

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

377

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds . ...

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If a warning message is displayed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

387

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

392

If the hybrid system will not start

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

393

If you lose your keys. . . . .

394

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened. . . . . . . . . .

395

If the electronic key does not

operate properly . . . . .

396

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

398

If your vehicle overheats . .

402

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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7-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a

long time while the hybrid system is not

operating (while the “READY” indicator

is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may

discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

or in the event of a strong rear impact, the

emergency flashers will turn on automati-

cally. The emergency flashers will turn off

automatically after operating for approxi-

mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the

emergency flashers off, press the switch

twice. (The emergency flashers may not

turn on automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of the

collision.)

1

Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly

as this will increase the effort required to

slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.

4

Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N

3

Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

4

To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road
due to a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.



If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power win-
dow switch and ensure an escape
route.



If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.



If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the outside
water level exceeds half the height
of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water
pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system has to be turned

off while driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will

be lost, making the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as

possible before turning off the hybrid

system.

If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

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time has passed, the electrical equipment

will get damaged, the power windows will

not operate, the engine and motor stop, and

the vehicle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

*1

Laminated glass

*2

is used in the windshield

and front side windows on this vehicle.

Laminated glass cannot be shattered with
an emergency hammer

*1

.

*1

: Contact your Lexus dealer or

aftermarket accessory manufacturer for
further information about an emergency
hammer.

*2

: If equipped

■

How to distinguish laminated glass

When looking from the cross-sectional

view point, laminated glass is two sheets of

glass pasted together.

Laminated glass

Tempered glass

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads

may be submerged or the water may be

rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be

damaged and cannot move, as well as

become flooded and set a drift, which

may lead to death.

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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.



The hybrid system warning message
is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not
move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.



From the front (2WD models)

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (

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P.175)



From the front (AWD models)

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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WARNING

■

When towing the vehicle



2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity
generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to occur depending on
the nature of the damage or malfunction.



AWD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck, or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause
a fire to occur depending on the nature
of the damage or malfunction.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at the

opposite end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the vehicle

could be damaged while being towed.

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When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the power switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
let. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by another

vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

1

Take out the towing eyelet.
(

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P.291, 347)

2

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

between the screwdriver and the vehicle

body as shown in the illustration.

3

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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4

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a hard metal bar.

5

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the hybrid system.

If the hybrid system does not start, turn the

power switch to ON.

7

Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.175)

When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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P.170

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While towing

If the hybrid system is off, the power assist

for the brakes and steering will not function,

making steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at

your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

While towing

When towing using cables or chains,

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelet,

cables or chains. The towing eyelet,

cables or chains may become damaged,

broken debris may hit people, and cause

serious damage.

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets

may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear



Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing



Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system



Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road



Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor

If you think something is
wrong

If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Charging system warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

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Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The hybrid system;



The electronic engine control system; or



The electronic throttle control system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (

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P.402)

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire

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P.385

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The regenerative braking system;



The electronically controlled brake system; or



The parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.