Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in
the shift range of your choice. The shift range can be selected by operat-
ing the shift lever or the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to
S6, will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
automatically set to S2, S3, S4 or S5
according to the vehicle speed.
Shift ranges and their functions
You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.
A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine revo-
lutions will also increase.
If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 4, the shift range may automat-
ically increase in accordance with the vehicle speed.
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
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2204-2. Driving procedures
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When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D position
The shift range is downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is
suitable to driving conditions.
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situa-
tions:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possi-
ble even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will
sound twice.)
Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after
driving in snow mode.
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control will not be canceled.
While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 245, 249)
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 283)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 547

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CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged
even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to start.

2224-2. Driving procedures
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The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if
you want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or .
If you move the lever to either position or , the selected turn sig-
nals will flash.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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2
3
4
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Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature P. 575)

2244-2. Driving procedures
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To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while depressing
the brake pedal with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 517
Usage in winter time
P. 311
Parking brake
Operating instructions
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Louder
Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned
off and the indicator will go off.
ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (P. 283)
Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as
when the tires slip due to sudden acceleration.
ASC (Active Sound Control)

: If equipped
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving
sound, conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and
deceleration to the driver through the speakers behind the instrument
panel. The vehicle’s response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and
shift operations are also conveyed in sound. When sport mode is
selected, the sound conveyed to the driver will be louder.
Controlling volume
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights and all the
lights listed above turn on
and off automatically.
(When the power switch is
in ON mode.)
The daytime running lights
turn on.
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the cen-
ter position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2
3
4
Turning on the high beam headlights
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2

2274-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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This system allows the headlights and front position lights to be turned on
for 30 seconds when the power switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in
or after turning the power
switch off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it again to turn off the lights.
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights turn
on automatically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Headlight control sensor
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights turn
off automatically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
Follow me home system
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system to malfunc-
tion.

2284-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights
do not interfere with other road users.
Operation guide display (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers only)
When the headlight switch is operated to and from the “AUTO” position, the cur-
rent status is displayed on the meters for a few seconds to show that AUTO mode
is activated/deactivated. (P. 1 1 9 )
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 581)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.