wipers Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Guide

4297-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. (P. 238)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.

5198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn off snow mode.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to a mode other than AUTO or high
speed wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) sys-
tem is suspended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than the
operation temperature range.
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• The grille shutter system cannot operate; or
• The grille shutter is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered
with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reacti-
vate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

606Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Seat belt reminder light .............509
Seat belts .....................................38
Adjusting the seat belt ............39
Child restraint system
installation ............................71
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt.........................431
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR)....................40
How to wear your seat belt .....38
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ..........................41
Reminder light and
buzzer .................................509
Seat belt pretensioners ............39
SRS warning light ................508
Seat heaters................................410
Seat position memory ................168
Seat ventilators ..........................410Seats, Front ............................... 164
Adjustment........................... 164
Adjustment precautions ....... 165
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............... 70
Cleaning ............................... 430
Driving position memory..... 168
Head restraints ..................... 173
Power easy access system.... 170
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 36
Seat heaters .......................... 410
Seat position memory .......... 168
Seat ventilators .................... 410
Seats, Rear ................................ 166
Fold down the seatback ....... 166
Luggage security system ..... 145
Sensor
Automatic headlight system 227
Automatic High Beam system ...
232
Inside rear view mirror ........ 179
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..
99
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 264
Lexus parking assist-sensor . 271
Radar sensor ........ 257, 301, 313
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 239
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608Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Sun shade
Rear ......................................422
Roof ......................................188
switch settings .....................118
Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control)225
Audio remote control
switches ..............................322
Automatic High Beam switch ....
229
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch .................................309
Cruise control
switch .........................245, 249
Door lock switches ...............139
Driving mode select switch ..290
Driving position memory
switches ..............................168
Emergency flashers switch ...498
EV drive mode switch ..........214
Fog light switch ....................233
Heated steering wheel
switch .................................409
Ignition switch ......................209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch .................................265
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................271
Light switch ..........................226
Meter control switches .........117
Moon roof switches ..............187Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 180
Paddle shift switches ........... 218
PCS OFF switch .................. 301
Power door lock switch ....... 139
Power switch........................ 209
Power window switches ...... 184
Rear sunshade switch........... 422
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................ 404
Seat heater switches ............. 410
Seat ventilator switches ....... 410
Snow mode switch ............... 217
Talk switch .......................... 378
Telephone switches.............. 378
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................... 176
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................ 452
Trunk opener switch ............ 143
Trunk opener main switch ... 145
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button................................. 252
VSC OFF switch.................. 295
Window lock switch ............ 184
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch ................................ 405
Windshield wipers
and washer switch ............. 235

611Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................254
Brake system ........................507
Downshifting ........................220
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................ 509
Lexus parking assist-sensor ..271
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash braking ..................299
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................509
Warning lights ...........................105
ABS ......................................508
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................509
Brake system ........................507
Charging system ...................507
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................509
Electric power steering
system.................................508
Low fuel level .......................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ..507
Master warning light ............509
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash safety system ........508
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ...................509
Slip indicator ........................508
SRS .......................................508
Tire pressure .........................510Warning messages .................... 514
Warning reflector storage belt .. 419
Washer ...................................... 235
Checking .............................. 446
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Switch .................................. 235
Washing and waxing ................ 426
Weight ...................................... 562
Wheels ...................................... 468
Replacing ............................. 468
Size ...................................... 570
Window glasses ........................ 184
Window lock switch ................. 184
Windows................................... 184
Power windows.................... 184
Rear window defogger......... 404
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 405
Windshield wipers .................... 235
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ......... 235
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 237
Winter driving tips.................... 311
Wireless remote control............ 130
Battery-Saving Function ...... 150
Locking/Unlocking ...... 136, 143
Replacing the battery ........... 472
WMA disc ................................ 341
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