power steering Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Guide

589What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key
out from the trunk. (P. 146)
Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal?
(P. 209)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 2 1 1 )
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 149)
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 212)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. (P.
550)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 551)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode. (P. 548)
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 212) The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is
stopped

596Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Doors .........................................136
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system................140
Door glasses .........................184
Door lock ..............................139
Open door warning buzzer ...137
Open door warning
light ....................................509
Outside rear view mirrors .....180
Rear door child-protector ....140
Drive information ......................117
Drive info 1/Drive info 2...........118
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ...........509
Driver’s seat position memory ..168
Driving ......................................192
Break-in tips .........................193
Correct driving posture ...........36
Driving mode select switch ..290
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...309
Procedures ............................192
Winter drive tips ...................311
Dynamic radar cruise control ....249E-mail ....................................... 375
Eco drive mode......................... 290
Elapsed time ............................. 117
Electric motor (traction motor)... 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 293
Function ............................... 293
Warning light ....................... 508
Electronic key ........................... 130
Battery-saving function ....... 150
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................ 549
Replacing the battery ........... 472
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 551
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................ 549
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 546
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................... 548
If the warning buzzer sounds507
If the warning light turns on 507
If the warning message is
displayed ........................... 514E

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
If you have a flat tire ....531, 545
If you think something
is wrong ..............................506
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
560
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....499
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................500
If your vehicle overheats ......556
Emergency brake signal ............294
Emergency flashers ...................498
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..................................531
Energy monitor..........................122
Engine .......................................564
Accessory mode....................210
Compartment ........................439
Engine switch .......................209
Hood .....................................437
How to start the hybrid
system.................................209
Identification number ...........563
Ignition switch
(power switch)....................209
Overheating ..........................556
Power switch ........................209Engine coolant .......................... 444
Capacity ............................... 567
Checking .............................. 444
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 110
Engine oil ................................. 440
Capacity ............................... 565
Checking .............................. 440
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Engine switch ........................... 209
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 293
Function ............................... 293
Warning light ....................... 508
EV drive mode.......................... 214
EV indicator ............................. 118

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Paddle shift switches .................218
Parking assist sensors ................271
Parking brake ............................224
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system) ......299
Function ................................299
PCS OFF switch ...................301
Warning light........................508
Personal lights ...........................412
Wattage .................................572
Pollen removal mode.................404
Pop-up display ...........................118
Pop Up Hood ...............................56
Power control unit .......................83
Power control unit coolant ........444
Capacity ................................567
Checking ...............................444
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................311Power easy access system ........ 170
Power outlet.............................. 421
Power steering (Electric power
steering system) ..................... 293
Warning light ....................... 508
Power switch ............................ 209
Power windows ........................ 184
Door lock linked window
operation............................ 186
Jam protection function ....... 185
Operation ............................. 184
Window lock switch ............ 184
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) 299
Function ............................... 299
PCS OFF switch .................. 301
Warning light ....................... 508
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Service plug .................................83
Service reminder indicators.......104
S-FLOW mode ..........................400
Shift lever ..................................216
Hybrid transmission .............216
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................548
Shift lock system .......................548
Shift position and shift range ....110
Side airbags .................................43
Side mirrors ...............................180
Adjusting and folding ...........180
BSM (Blind spot
monitor)..............................309
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................182
Mirror position memory .......168
Side turn signal lights ................222
Replacing light bulbs ............493
Turn signal lever ...................222
Slip indicator .............................508
Smart entry & start system ........149
Antenna location...................149
Entry functions .............136, 143
Starting the hybrid system ....209SMS (Short message service) ... 375
Snow mode ............................... 217
Snow tires ................................. 313
Spark plug................................. 567
Specifications ........................... 562
Speech command system ......... 395
Speedometer ............................. 110
Speed indicator ......................... 118
Sport mode ............................... 290
Steering lock ............................. 212
Column lock release ............ 212
Steering wheel .......................... 176
Adjustment........................... 176
Audio switches .................... 322
Heated steering wheel.......... 409
Power easy access system.... 170
Steering wheel position
memory ............................. 168
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal....... 294
Replacing light bulbs ........... 493
Storage feature.......................... 413
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck 560
Sun visors ................................. 420

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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

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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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