Lexus IS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle specifications
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance dataAfter changing the engine oilP. 4 5 8
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 4 6 9

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Index
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................................604
Alphabetical index.................................608
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)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. (
→P. 1 3 2 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( →P. 1 3 5 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 4 8 8 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( →P. 2 1 3 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
(→ P. 151)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( → P. 1 4 0 )
If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

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●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. 1 4 6 )
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 2 1 4 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 4 9 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 2 1 5 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 5 6 4 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 566)
●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. 5 6 2 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 2 1 5 )
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think som
ething 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

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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 8 5 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
(→ P. 2 1 4 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 5 2 3 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 2 2 7 )
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 5 2 1 , 5 2 7 )

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 9 6 )
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
• Start the hybrid system. The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th
e horn sounds (if equipped)

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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→P. 5 2 7 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 2 1 , 5 2 7 .
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 5 4 5 )
●Vehicles with run-flat tires
Slow down and drive with extra caution. Take your vehicle to the nearest
Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer to have the flat tire replaced.
(→ P. 559)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 5 7 5 )
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 412
Air conditioning filter....................... 486
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 412
S-FLOW mode....................................414
Blower customization .......................419
AAC disc .................................................354
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 296 Function ..................................................296
Warning light ....................................... 522
Accent color .............................................. 117
Adaptive Variable Suspension system .................................................... 297
Air conditioning filter ..........................486
Air conditioning system ...................... 412 Air conditioning filter....................... 486
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 412
S-FLOW mode....................................414
Blower customization .......................419 Airbags ........................................................ 43
Airbag manual on-off system......... 54
Airbag operating conditions ...........49
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................................. 45
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ..............................................49
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................... 47
General airbag precautions ........... 45
Locations of airbags ............................43
Modification and disposal of airbags.................................................... 48
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................49
Side airbag precautions.................... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................49
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 45
SRS airbags ..............................................43
SRS warning light ...............................522
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Airbag manual on-off system ............. 54
Alarm ............................................................ 96
Anchor brackets ...................................... 69
Antennas (smart entry & start system) ......................................... 149
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 296
Function ..................................................296
Warning light ....................................... 522
Approach warning ...............................259
Armrest ..................................................... 437
ASC (Active Sound Control).......... 228
Assist grips ..............................................439
Audio input ..............................................335
Audio system ..........................................328 Audio CD player ...............................354
Audio input ...........................................335
AUX port/USB port ............................................335
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................378
iPod.............................................................361
Optimal use .......................................... 344
Portable music player......................369
Radio ........................................................ 352
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 334
USB memory....................................... 364 Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 231
Warning light....................................... 523
Automatic High Beam ...................... 232
Automatic light control system ...... 229
AUX port................................................. 335
Average fuel economy ......................... 116
Average vehicle speed ......................... 116
Back-up light Replacing light bulb ......................... 502
Wattage ................................................ 588
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 463
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 566
Preparing and checking before winter.....................................322
Warning light......................................... 521
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 83
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 310
Blower customization...........................419
Bluetooth
®
Audio system....................................... 378
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................380
Bottle holders......................................... 430
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BrakeFluid ......................................................... 585
Parking brake .......................................227
Regenerative braking ...........................81
Warning light .........................................521
Brake assist ............................................. 296
Break-in tips ............................................ 195
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control..........112
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 310
Card key.................................................... 130
Care ................................................442, 446
Aluminum wheels .............................. 443
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................446
Seat belts................................................ 447
Cargo hooks ........................................... 432
Caution label .............................................83
CD player ................................................354
Chains ....................................................... 323 Child restraint system............................ 60
Baby seats, definition............................ 61
Baby seats, installation ........................70
Child seats, definition ........................... 61
Child seats, installation .......................70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................ 73
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........70
Installing CRS with top strap ........... 74
Junior seats, definition .......................... 61
Junior seats, installation ...................... 72
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery precautions .......................... 465, 569
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 69
Moon roof precautions .................... 192
Power window lock switch ............185
Power window precautions........... 187
Rear door child-protectors ............140
Removed electronic key battery precautions....................... 490
Seat belt precautions...........................42
Seat heater precautions ..................423
Trunk precautions .............................. 147
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