Safety

 


10 Airbags
The HS 250h offers more airbags [1] than any other sedan in its class. The front airbags are optimized to deploy at one of three speeds, according to such factors as impact severity.

[1] All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings.

VSC
This electronic system [1] can aid driver control by detecting incipient sideslip of the wheels while cornering and helping to control it by modulating the engine power and selectively applying individual brakes.

[1] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.

Visibility
An available Wide-view Front Monitor [1] uses a camera mounted in the front grille to provide a 190-degree front view on the navigation screen with the push of a button on the dash.  When the HS 250h is put into reverse, the multi-information displays shows an area behind the vehicle captured by the backup camera [2].  Included with the available Navigation System, this small camera above the rear license plate offers a wide-angle view to improve the rear visibility at slow speeds and when backing up, helping you with parking and negotiating narrow spaces.

[1] The Wide-view Front Monitor does not provide a comprehensive view of the front area of the vehicle.  You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm clearance.  Cold weather will limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy.
[2] The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy.

Active Front Headrests
During certain collisions, active front headrests [1] raise upward and forward, helping to decrease the movement of the head relative to the spine and helping to reduce the severity of whiplash-type injuries.

[1] Active headrests can help prevent or limit the extent of whiplash in certain types of rear-end collisions.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
For enhanced nighttime visibility, especially on winding roads, choose the Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (only available with LED headlamps).  It can pivot the left headlamp up to 15 degrees and the right headlamp up to 10 degrees, helping to illuminate more of the road through turns.  Headlamp washers are also available.

Structural Reinforcements
Extensive reinforcements throughout the body and suspension of the HS Hybrid help enhance control while reducing engine and road noise.

Rain-Sensing Wipers
When an available sensor detects the presence of rain on the windshield glass, the wiper blades are activated at the appropriate speed.

Theft-Deterrent System
The HS 250h comes equipped with a state-of-the-art theft-deterrent system. This includes an engine immobilizer [1] that prevents the car from starting if it cannot recognize the code transmitted by your key. The system changes the code each time you arm and disarm the alarm.

[1] The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key or SmartAccess fob matches the code in the vehicle's immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or SmartAccess fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key or SmartAccess fob, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org.


Specifications, features, equipment, technical data, performance figures, options, and color and trim are based upon information available at time of posting, are subject to change without notice, are for the State of Hawaii vehicles and may differ in the mainland U.S.A. vehicles and in other regions. For more information, call 808-54-LEXUS (808-545-3987).