park assist Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 184
Moon roof ......................... 187
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 192
Cargo and luggage............. 200
Trailer towing .................... 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 209
EV drive mode .................. 214
Hybrid transmission .......... 216
Turn signal lever ............... 222
Parking brake .................... 224
ASC
(Active Sound Control) ... 225
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 226
Automatic High Beam ...... 229
Fog light switch................. 233
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 2354-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 241
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 249
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert).... 261
Lexus parking
assist-sensor .................... 267
Rear view monitor system. 274
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 283
Driving assist systems ....... 286
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 292
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 299
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 304
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function ................ 306
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 309
Winter driving tips ............ 311
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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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Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Automatic high beam switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Instrument panel light control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
Rear sunshade switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
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Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Instrument panel light control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Automatic high beam switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Rear sunshade switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
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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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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............ 192
Cargo and luggage ............ 200
Trailer towing.................... 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 209
EV drive mode .................. 214
Hybrid transmission .......... 216
Turn signal lever ............... 222
Parking brake .................... 224
ASC
(Active Sound Control)... 225
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch............... 226
Automatic High Beam ...... 229
Fog light switch ................ 233
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 235
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 2414-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control ................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 249
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ... 261
Lexus parking
assist-sensor .................... 267
Rear view monitor system 274
Driving mode select
switch.............................. 283
Driving assist systems ...... 286
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................ 292
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 299
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function......................... 304
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function ... 306
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 309
Winter driving tips .............311

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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 286)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, perform the bed-
ding down operation.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 564)

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Types of sensors
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
Turns the Lexus parking assist-
sensor on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver that
the system is operational.
Lexus parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communi-
cated via the multi-information display, Lexus Display Audio screen (if
equipped) and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using
this system.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensorsRear corner sensors
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You can change the warning beep volume and Lexus Display Audio
screen operating conditions.
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller. (P.
318)
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Select “LEXUS park assist” on the “Vehicle settings” screen.
Select the desired button.
The alert volume can be
adjusted.
On or off can be selected for
Lexus parking assist-sensor
display.
Front or rear center sensors
display and tone indication can
be set.
The Lexus parking assist-sensor can be operated when
Front center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
Front corner sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The power switch is in ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
Lexus parking assist-sensor display
When an obstacle is detected while the rear view monitor system is in use, the
warning indicator will appear in the top right of the screen even if the display set-
ting has been set to off.
Setting up Lexus parking assist-sensor
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Sensor detection information
The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front
corner and rear bumpers.
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve this
problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,
air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shape, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.
The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of
your vehicle
The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within the sen-
sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the warning beep
sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of the audio system or
air flow noise of the air conditioning system.