Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio SystemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle specifica-
tionsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information...................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ..................... 34
For safety drive ................... 36
Seat belts ............................. 38
SRS airbags ......................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................... 54
Pop Up Hood....................... 56
Safety information
for children ........................ 59
Child restraint systems ........ 60
Installing child restraints ..... 69
Exhaust gas precautions ...... 78
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features........ 79
Hybrid system precautions .. 83
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 90
Double locking system ........ 95
Alarm .................................. 962. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ......................... 104
Gauges and meters ............ 109
Multi-information display . 115
Energy monitor/
consumption screen......... 121
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 130
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ................................. 136
Trunk ................................. 143
Smart entry & start system 149
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 164
Rear seats .......................... 166
Driving position memory .. 168
Head restraints................... 173
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 176
Inside rear view mirror ...... 178
Outside rear view mirrors . 180
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each compo-
nents

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3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 184
Moon roof ......................... 187
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 192
Cargo and luggage............. 200
Trailer towing .................... 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 209
EV drive mode .................. 214
Hybrid transmission .......... 216
Turn signal lever ............... 222
Parking brake .................... 224
ASC
(Active Sound Control) ... 225
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 226
Automatic High Beam ...... 229
Fog light switch................. 233
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 2354-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 241
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 249
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert).... 261
Lexus parking
assist-sensor .................... 267
Rear view monitor system. 274
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 283
Driving assist systems ....... 286
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 292
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 299
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 304
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function ................ 306
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 309
Winter driving tips ............ 311
4Driving

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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
System ............................. 316
Steering wheel audio
switches ........................... 322
USB/AUX ports ................ 323
5-2. Setup
Setup menu........................ 324
General settings ................. 325
Voice settings .................... 328
Display settings ................. 329
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source .............................. 330
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................. 331
Audio settings................... 332
Audio menu screen
operation ......................... 336
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 3395-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 341
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .......... 348
Using USB memory
device .............................. 351
Using the AUX port .......... 356
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices............................. 357
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 359
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 360
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player..................... 361
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 362
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 363
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ............................ 364
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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .............................. 365
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone .............................. 367
Making a call..................... 369
Receiving a call ................. 372
Speaking on the phone ...... 373
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone messages............... 375
Using the steering wheel
switches ........................... 378
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................ 379
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ................. 381
Messaging setting.............. 384
5-11. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®....................... 385
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen ......... 390
MirrorLink..................... 391
USB photo ......................... 393
Speech command system .. 3956-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 398
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 409
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 411
• Interior lights ................ 412
• Personal lights ............... 412
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 413
• Glove box...................... 414
• Console box .................. 414
• Cup holders/
Bottle holders ................ 415
Trunk features ................... 417
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 420
• Sun visors...................... 420
• Vanity mirrors ............... 420
• Clock ............................. 420
• Power outlet .................. 421
• Armrest ......................... 422
• Rear sunshade ............... 422
• Assist grips.................... 424
• Coat hooks .................... 424
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.......... 426
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 430
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 433
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 435
Hood .................................. 437
Positioning a floor jack ..... 438
Engine compartment ......... 439
12-volt battery ................... 447
Tires................................... 450
Replacing the tire .............. 460
Tire inflation pressure ....... 466
Wheels............................... 468
Air conditioning filter ....... 470
Electronic key battery ....... 472
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 475
Light bulbs ........................ 4798-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 498
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 499
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 500
If you think something
is wrong........................... 506
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 507
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 513
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
run-flat tires) ................... 530
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
run-flat tires) ................... 544
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 545
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 547
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 548
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 550
If your vehicle overheats ... 555
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 559
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 562
Fuel information................ 573
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 575
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize............... 585
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 588
Alphabetical index ..................... 592
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy of continual 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 your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be determined
that any of the genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the vehicle need
to be replaced, Lexus recommends that genuine Lexus parts or accessories, be
used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of matching quality can also be
used. Lexus cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories
which are not genuine Lexus products, nor for replacement or installation involv-
ing such parts. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the
use of non-genuine Lexus spare parts or accessories may not be covered under
warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Dynamic radar cruise control system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated management
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna positions
and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is available on
request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explo-
sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt preten-
sioners 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them into
the environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive 2006/66/
EC).
CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence 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 seri-
ous 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 win-
dows, 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.