Lexus IS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search.............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore 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 ................................................. 96 2. 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 ...................................... 165
Rear seats (folding type) ...........167
Driving position memory ......... 169
Head restraints.............................. 174
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................177
Inside rear view mirror ...............179
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 181
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................ 185
Moon roof ...................................... 189
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 194
Cargo and luggage ...................202
Trailer towing (vehicles without a towing package) ..................203
Trailer towing (vehicles with a towing package) ..................204
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 212
EV drive mode ..............................217
Hybrid transmission ................... 219
Turn signal lever ..........................225
Parking brake............................... 227
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........228
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 229
Automatic High Beam ............. 232
Fog light switch............................236
Windshield wipers and washer......................................... 238 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 246
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................ 250
Dynamic radar cruise control..........................................254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 270
Lexus parking assist-sensor ...............................276
Rear view monitor system ..........................................283
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 293
Driving assist systems ............... 296
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system).........................................302
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 310 •The Blind Spot Monitor function...................................... 315
•The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function ............ 317
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................................320
Winter driving tips ..................... 322
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System..........................................328
Steering wheel audio switches.......................................334
USB/AUX ports .........................335
5-2. Setup Setup menu................................... 337
General settings ........................ 338
Voice settings................................ 341
Display settings ...........................342
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................343
Optimal use of the audio system ..........................................344
Audio settings..............................345
Audio menu screen operation ....................................349
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation .......................... 352 5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 354
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .................... 361
Using USB memory device...........................................364
Using the AUX port.................. 369
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices......................................... 370
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device........................................... 372
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device........................................... 373
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ................................374
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 375
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .............................376
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings......................................... 377
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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................................ 378
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone .......................................... 380
Making a call ................................382
Receiving a call .......................... 385
Speaking on the phone........... 386
Using a Bluetooth
® phone
messages ................................... 388
Using the steering wheel switches........................................ 391
Bluetooth
® phone
settings.........................................392
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings .........................394
Messaging setting...................... 397
5-11. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®.................................. 398
5-12. Other function “Information” screen .................403
MirrorLink .................................404
USB photo ....................................406
Speech command system ..... 408 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 412
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 423
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.......................... 425• Interior lights .......................... 426
• Personal lights........................ 426
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features............. 428• Glove box................................ 429
• Console box........................... 429
•Cup holders/Bottle holders ........................430
Trunk features .............................. 432
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............435 • Sun visors ................................ 435
• Vanity mirrors ........................435
• Clock......................................... 435
• Power outlet ........................... 436
• Armrest .................................... 437
• Rear sunshade....................... 437
• Assist grips..............................439
• Coat hooks .............................439
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................446
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 449
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 451
Hood ...............................................453
Positioning a floor jack ............. 454
Engine compartment................455
12-volt battery..............................463
Tires ..................................................466
Replacing the tire ........................476
Tire inflation pressure................482
Wheels............................................484
Air conditioning filter................486
Electronic key battery ............. 488
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 491
Light bulbs .....................................495 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 512
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 513
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 514
If you think something is wrong ...........................................520
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 521
If a warning message is displayed..................................... 527
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
emergency tire
puncture repair kit).................545
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ..............................................559
If the hybrid system will not start ...................................... 560
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................ 562
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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If the electronic key does not operate properly .....................563
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................................566
If your vehicle overheats ...........571
If the vehicle becomes stuck.............................................. 575
9-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)................... 578
Fuel information ......................... 589
9-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 591
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 601
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................604
Alphabetical index ................................ 608
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA 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(OM53D56E)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories for Lexus
vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be determined that any of the
genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the vehicle need to be replaced, Lexus
recommends that genuine Lexus parts or accessories, be used to replace them. Other
parts or accessories of matching quality can also be used. Lexus cannot accept any liabil-
ity or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Lexus products, nor
for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Lexus spare parts or accessories may
not be covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)The installation of an
RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect electronic sys-
tems such as:
●Hybrid system
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna positions and
installation provisions for the in stallation of RF-transmitters, is available on request at any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr id vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the radio frequency transmitter (RF-trans-
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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners 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 pro-
fessional 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 influence 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 serious 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 sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.