stop start LEXUS IS300 2021 Owner's Guide

3367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.

3457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
WARNING
●Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have
a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (I f your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], yo u should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety fe ature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) . When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.

3477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■If “Engine Stopped Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling system
(if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. (causes and coping
methods: P.168)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.168, 337)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.168, 337)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.286)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.286)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.

3617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine
switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.316)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above. The engine
does not start and modes will be changed
each time the switch is pressed. ( P.136)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.

3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

419What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.360)
Is the battery discharged? ( P.361)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P.139)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.134)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.119)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.136) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.340)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.143)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.337, 346)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.62)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.346)
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle

423Alphabetical Index
Distance until next engine oil change .....75
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 287
Door courtesy lights ................................... 263Wattage........................................................... 381
Door lock Doors.................................................................. 92
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 99
Wireless remote control........................... 90
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 95
Door glasses ................................................... 118
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer .......... 93, 94
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 116
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Drive distance ...................................................79
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....79
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 108
Memory recall function ........................... 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control................ 129
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................125
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 236
Procedures ..................................................... 124
Winter drive tips......................................... 243
Driving information display ........................ 78
Driving position memory........................... 108 Memory recall function ........................... 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Driving range ....................................................79
Driving support system information display ...............................................................................81
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control................ 129 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................................192Warning message .................................... 200
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 80
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 238 Warning light .............................................. 340
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function............................100
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 359
Replacing the battery ................................ 316
Emergency flashers .................................... 328
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 337
If a warning light turns on....................... 337
If a warning message is displayed .....346
If the battery is discharged ..................... 361
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 359
If the engine will not start........................357
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................329
If you have a flat tire ..................................349
If you lose your keys ................................ 358
If you think something is wrong..........335
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................328
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 331
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 365
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 136
Compartment..............................................295
Engine switch .................................................134
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336

424Alphabetical Index
Hood................................................................ 293
How to start the engine............................134
Identification number ............................... 373
If the engine will not start ....................... 357
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 134
Overheating.................................................365
Tachometer ............................................... 71, 72
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking .......................................................298
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Engine coolant temperature gauge . 71, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 60
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 296
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................338
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 298
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................... 80
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch ..................................................134 Auto power off function ...........................136
Changing the engine switch modes..136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 238
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 238
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 238 Warning light ...............................................340
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 268
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 305 Vehicles with a spare tire.......................349
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 377
Brake ................................................................378
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell lights ............................................... 263 Wattage ........................................................... 381
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Cleaning .........................................................283
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ....................................................261
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 322, 323
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 374
Fuel gauge ..................................................71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336
Information ....................................................382
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type .................................................................. 374
Warning light .............................................. 340
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359

425Alphabetical Index
Refueling ........................................................... 161
Fuel gauge ................................................... 71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 336
Fuses .................................................................. 318
G
Garage door opener ................................. 273
Gauges ................................................................. 71
Gear Position.....................................................81
G-force............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 266
Glove box light ..............................................267
H
Head restraints ..................................................111
Headlight aim ................................................ 320
Headlights Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Light switch .....................................................149
Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Heated steering wheel ................................ 261
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 255
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Hill-start assist control ............................... 238
Hood Open ............................................................... 293
Hooks Coat hooks ................................................... 270
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 114
I
I/M test ............................................................ 290
Identification Engine ............................................................. 373 Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch).................134 Auto power off function........................... 136
Changing the engine switch modes . 136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................328
Indicators ........................................................... 68
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 404
Maintenance.................................... 286, 298
Power windows ............................................. 118
Tire pressure warning system ............ 308
Inside door handle ligh ts........................... 263
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 114
Instrument panel light control ................... 75
Intercooler......................................................300
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ...................................................... 298
Interior lights.................................................. 263 Front interior light ......................................263
Rear interior light........................................263
Intuitive parking assist......................208, 210 Function ........................................................... 210
Warning message ....................................... 212
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................293
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 350
Jack handle ....................................................350
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 121
Power windows ............................................. 118
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................99
Wireless remote control ...........................90

429Alphabetical Index
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ...................340
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................338
Seat heaters ..................................................... 261
Seat position memory................................. 108
Seat ventilators ............................................... 261
Seating capacity.............................................132
Seats Adjustment..................................................... 106
Adjustment precautions .......................... 106
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ...................................................................... 41
Cleaning......................................................... 283
Driving position memory........................ 108
Head restraints ................................................ 111
Power easy access system .................... 108
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
Seat position memory .............................. 108
Seat ventilators.............................................. 261
Sensor Automatic headlight system...................149
Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Inside rear view mirror............................... 115
Intuitive parking assist................................210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 180
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 232
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................227
Radar sensor..................................... 164, 204
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 159
RCTA ................................................................ 217
Service reminder message ..................... 286
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 138
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................149 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Side mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
RCTA function ..............................................216
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Side windows ................................................... 118
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ........................................... 99
Entry functions ................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................134
Snow mode ..................................................... 140
Snow tires ....................................................... 243
Spare tire......................................................... 349 Storage location ........................................ 350
Spark plug ...................................................... 376
Specifications ................................................ 372
Speedometer .................................... 71, 72, 80
Steering lock Column lock release ..................................134
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................134
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Heated steering wheel ..............................261
Meter control switches ...............................77
Power easy access system .................... 108
Steering wheel position memory........108
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Storage features .......................................... 266
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 368
Sun visors .......................................................... 271