low beam Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

1062. Instrument cluster
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 222)

(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator (P. 267)
Tail light indicator
(P. 226)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(P. 287)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 226)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 288)
(if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 229)
*1, 3
(if
equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (P. 293)
(if
equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 233)
*4, 5
(if
equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators (P.
299)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 233)
*6Security indicator
(P. 90, 96)
(if
equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 245, 249)*7Low outside temperature
indicator (P. 1 1 0 )
(if
equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator (P.
249)“READY” indicator
(P. 209)
(if
equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 245, 249)EV indicator (P. 81)

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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
1
2
3
4
Turning on the high beam headlights
1
2

2304-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail
lights turned on.
There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions are met, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:
Vehicle speed drops below approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).
The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned
on.
There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to the original posi-
tion.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.
Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.
High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
Turning the high beam on/off manually

2314-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
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.

2324-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)• The vehicle is used in a territory in which vehicles travel on the opposite side
of the road of the country for which the vehicle is approved, for example
using a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in a left-hand traffic territory,
or vice versa.
CAUTION
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if neces-
sary.
NOTICE
Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system
Do not touch the camera sensor.
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor.
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of
windshield near the camera sensor.
Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera
sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the head-
lights of other vehicles, etc.
Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the cam-
era sensor.
Do not overload the vehicle.
Do not modify the vehicle.
Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped)
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are
being depressed simultaneously
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the cooling performance of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) has dropped
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system
has been deactivated
Turn the TRC on. (P. 295)
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to corre-
spond to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
*1.
Comes on approximately 10000 km (6214 miles)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the maintenance data after the maintenance is
performed (P. 442)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-crash brake
system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. (P. 295)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is
not currently functional because the grille cover or
the sensor is dirty
Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
Indicates that operation of large electricity consum-
ing systems such as the air conditioning system are
suspended
Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumption. Wait a while
until the electric power supply is restored.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) sys-
tem cannot be used because the vehicle speed is
lower than approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (32 mph) or higher.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

593Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .293
Function ................................293
Warning light........................508
Approach warning .....................254
Armrest ......................................422
ASC (Active Sound Control) ....225
Assist grips ................................424
Audio input................................323
Audio system .............................316
Audio CD player ..................341
Audio input ...........................323
AUX port/
USB port ............................323
Bluetooth
® audio ..................365
iPod.......................................348
Optimal use...........................331
Portable music player ...........356
Radio ....................................339
Steering wheel audio switch .322
USB memory ........................351
Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................228
Warning light........................509
Automatic High Beam ..............229
Automatic light control system 226
AUX port ...................................323
Average fuel economy ..............117
Average vehicle speed...............117Back-up light
Replacing light bulb............. 488
Wattage ................................ 572
Battery (12-volt battery) ........... 447
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 551
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Warning light ....................... 507
Battery (traction battery) ............ 83
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 309
Blower customization ............... 405
Bluetooth®
Audio system ....................... 365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)............ 367
Bottle holders ........................... 415
Brake
Fluid ..................................... 569
Parking brake ....................... 224
Regenerative braking ............. 81
Warning light ....................... 507
Brake assist .............................. 293
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control....
113
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 309
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Fuel ............................................241
Capacity ................................564
Fuel gauge ............................110
Information ...........................573
Refueling ..............................241
Type ..............................241, 564
Warning light........................509
Fuel consumption ......................125
Average fuel economy..........117
Current fuel consumption .....117
Fuel filler door...........................241
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened................243
Refueling ..............................241
Fuel gauge .................................110
Fuses ..........................................475
Gauges .......................................110
Glove box ..................................414
Glove box light ..........................414Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 367
Head restraints .......................... 173
Headlight cleaner...................... 235
Headlights................................. 226
Automatic High Beam
system................................ 229
Discharge headlights
precautions ........................ 494
Follow me home system ...... 227
Light switch ......................... 226
Replacing light bulbs ........... 493
Wattage ................................ 572
Heaters ...................................... 398
Air conditioning system....... 398
Heated steering wheel.......... 409
Outside rear view mirrors .... 404
Seat heaters .......................... 410
Hill-start assist control.............. 293
High-voltage components........... 83
Hood ......................................... 437
Open..................................... 437
Pop Up Hood ......................... 56
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Lights
Automatic High Beam
system.................................229
Fog light switch ....................233
Follow me home system .......227
Headlight switch ...................226
Illuminated entry system ......412
Interior light..........................412
Interior lights list ..................411
Personal lights ......................412
Replacing light bulbs ............481
Trunk light ............................146
Turn signal lever ...................222
Vanity lights .........................420
Wattage .................................572
Lock steering column ................212
Low profile tire .........................453
Luggage security system ...........145
Luggage under tray....................418Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 435
Maintenance data ................. 562
Maintenance requirements... 433
Maintenance system ................. 118
Malfunction indicator lamp ...... 507
Master warning light ................ 509
Meter
Changing the display ........... 112
Indicators ............................. 106
Instrument panel light control....
113
Meters .................................. 110
Multi-information display.... 116
Warning lights ..................... 105
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ........ 178
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 404
Outside rear view mirrors .... 180
Vanity mirrors...................... 420
MirrorLink............................. 391
MMS (Multimedia messaging
service) ................................... 375M