trailer Lexus IS300h 2013 User Guide

2074-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when moving
alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement occurs,
immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying the
brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before execut-
ing lane changes.
Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking
when driving on a long steep downward grade, do not use the transmis-
sion in D. The vehicle must be driven in gear shift position “4” in S
mode. (P. 219)
If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures exceed-
ing 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheating, turn
the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
(P. 555)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle and
trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.

2084-1. Before driving
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CAUTION
To avoid accident or injury
Do not tow a trailer when a tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
NOTICE
For vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit (if equipped)
Do not tow anything if a tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit is installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected dam-
age to the tire.

2314-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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The Automatic High Beam can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Camera sensor detection information
High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees
High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to turn off.
The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on
or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and pre-
ceding vehicles
• The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles
• When an oncoming or preceding vehicle only has operational lights on one
side
• When an oncoming or preceding vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage
High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.
Small vehicles, such as bicycles, may not be detected.
In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the sur-
rounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the
high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beams on or off
manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or
fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,
dirty, changing color, or have improperly adjusted aim.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or
roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads,
gravel tracks etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a
mirror.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress
to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

2484-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

2624-5. Using the driving support systems
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Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control.
Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appro-
priate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle
and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes etc.
Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in deter-
mining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a desig-
nated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows careless or
inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visi-
bility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the
vehicle’s surroundings.
Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is
appropriate or not. It is not capable of making any other type of judgement.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to
determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in any given situa-
tion.
Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a colli-
sion with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the
driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropri-
ately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and
down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

2634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are
in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (P. 254) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious acci-
dent may result.
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
Vehicles traveling at low speeds
Vehicles that are not moving
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not func-
tion correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor
may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious acci-
dent may result:
When water or snow thrown up by a the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk
etc.)
When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec-
tively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or dam-
age them.
Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If
the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the
area inspected and adjusted by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.

3154-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
The BSM main switch is set to on
Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when
A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects:
Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not function cor-
rectly
The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detec-
tion area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in
the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away
from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same
speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer
Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle
and/ or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area

3194-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function will not detect a
vehicle
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following
types of vehicles and/or objects.
Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
Vehicles approaching from directly behind
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
Conditions under which the Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not func-
tion correctly
The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
When multiple vehicles approach continuously
Shallow angle parking
When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
When your vehicle is towing a trailer
Directly after the hybrid system is started with the BSM main switch on
Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
17-inch tires
*: 5 passengers
18-inch tires
When towing a trailer (vehicles with a towing package)
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Tire size225/45R17 91W, 225/45RF17 91W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)Vehicle speed
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 160 km/h
(100 mph)
250 (2.5, 36)
270 (2.7, 39)*
250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h (100 mph)
or less250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Wheel size18  8J (225/40R18), 18  8 1/2J (255/35R18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

609Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Tachometer ................................110
Tachometer settings ..................118
Tail lights ..................................226
Light switch ..........................226
Replacing light bulbs ............493
Talk switch ................................378
Telephone switches ...................378
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................96
Double locking system ...........95
Immobilizer system ................90
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...
99
Tire inflation pressure ...............466
Maintenance data ..................570
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..............................451
Warning light........................510
Tire pressure warning system....451
Function ................................451
Initializing ............................451
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters .......451
Registering ID codes ............452
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................452
Warning light........................510Tires .......................................... 450
Chains .................................. 312
Checking .............................. 450
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................ 531
If you have a flat tire.... 531, 545
Inflation pressure ................. 570
Replacing ............................. 460
Rotating tires........................ 450
Size ...................................... 570
Snow tires ............................ 313
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................. 451
Tire pressure warning system ....
451
Warning light ....................... 510
Tools ......................................... 460
Top strap ..................................... 75
Towing...................................... 500
Emergency towing ............... 500
Towing capacity .................. 562
Towing eyelet ...................... 501
Trailer towing ...................... 201
Traction battery (hybrid battery) 83
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 293
Traction motor (electric motor) .. 79
Trailer towing ........................... 201
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