key Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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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-
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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)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.

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)Pictorial index
Pictorial index
Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (P. 479)
Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509, 515
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509, 515
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Driving position memory
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 404
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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator
This indicator light turns on when
the airbag system is on (only when
the power switch is in ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag and front passenger
knee airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
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Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag and front passenger
knee airbag

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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental
contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the power
window accidentally.
Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch
body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
CAUTION
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.

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For safety and security
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Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suit-
ability for various seating positions.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system approved for
the use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys-
tem approved for the use in this mass group.
L1: Suitable for “LEXUS G 0
+, BABY SAFE PLUS with SEAT BELT
FIXATION, BASE PLATFORM” (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.]) approved
for the use in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “LEXUS KIDFIX” (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.]) approved
for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFFOutboardCenter
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putU
*1U*3
L1*3X
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putU*1U*3
L1*3X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)Rear-
facing — X
Never put
U
*1U*3X
Forward-
facing —
UF
*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF
*1, 2U*1, 2U*2, 3
L2*2, 3X
Mass groups
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(1) For the child restraint system which do not carry the ISO/XX size
class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car
manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child
restraint system(s) recommended for each position.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of uni-
versal category approved for use in this mass group.
IL1: Suitable for “LEXUS MINI” (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.]) approved for
the use in this mass group.
IL2: Suitable for “LEXUS MIDI” (0 to 18 kg [0 to 39 lb.]) approved for
the use in this mass group.
When using a “LEXUS MINI” or “LEXUS MIDI”, adjust the support leg
and the ISOFIX connectors as follows:
Lock the support leg where 4th
hole can be seen. (“LEXUS
MIDI” rear-facing, “LEXUS
MINI”)
Lock the support leg where 6th
hole can be seen. (“LEXUS
MIDI” forward-facing only)
Lock the ISOFIX connectors
where numbers 4 and 5 can be
seen.
IL3: Refer to the “HTS iZi Kid X3” user manual for fitment method.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in
this mass group and/or this size class.
*: Remove the head restraint if it interferes with your child restraint system. Do
not sit on rear center seat when child restraint system is installed to rear left
seat.
The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be available
outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint systems which are different from the systems men-
tioned in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be
carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and
retailer.
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security
system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid
system from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.