traction control Lexus IS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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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.

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system operat-
ing. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist
to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way: →P. 5 1 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( →P. 2 1 9 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.

2964-5. Using the driving support systems
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◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
◆VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or slip-
pery slope
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too
heavily when operating the vehicle.

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(→ P. 3 0 2 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system is dis- abled. ( →P. 3 0 3 )
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled. ( →P. 2 9 8 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
(→ P. 5 3 6 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRC or the ABS system is
operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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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
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Audio system....................................... 378
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................380
Bottle holders......................................... 430
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Doors .......................................................... 136Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............................. 140
Door lock.................................................139
Open door warning buzzer .......... 137
Open door warning
light ........................................................ 523
Outside rear view mirrors................ 181
Rear door child-protector ............ 140
Side windows........................................ 185
Drive information..................................... 116
Drive info 1/Drive info 2........................ 117
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ...................523
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 169
Driving ........................................................ 194 Break-in tips .......................................... 195
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch .......... 293
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............320
Procedures .............................................194
Winter drive tips................................. 322
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 254 E-mail ........................................................388
Eco drive mode ..................................... 293
Elapsed time .............................................. 116
Electric motor (traction motor) ..........79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 296
Function.................................................. 296
Warning light........................................522
Electronic key ......................................... 130 Battery-saving function ....................150
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 563
Replacing the battery ......................488
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed .............................................527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 566
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 563
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................................560
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 562
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 521
If the warning light turns on ............ 521E

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HooksCargo hooks........................................ 432
Coat hooks ........................................... 439
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 34
Horn ............................................................ 178
Hybrid battery (traction battery).......83
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.....................................................84
Hybrid system ........................................... 79 Emergency shut off system.............. 84
Energy monitor/consumption screen.........................121
EV drive mode ..................................... 217
High voltage components ...............83
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 113
Hybrid system precautions.............. 83
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............320
If the hybrid system will not start ...................................... 560
Overheating ...........................................571
Power (ignition) switch ..................... 212
Starting the hybrid system............... 212
Hybrid System Indicator .......................113
Hybrid transmission .............................. 219 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................562
Paddle shift switches .......................... 221
S mode.................................................... 222 Identification
Engine ..................................................... 579
Vehicle.................................................... 579
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........212
Illuminated entry system .................... 426
Immobilizer system................................. 90
Indicators .................................................. 106
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data .......458
Moon roof.................................................191
Multi-information display................... 117
Power windows ...................................186
Tire pressure warning
system.................................................. 468
Inside door handle lights ................... 425
Inside rear view mirror ......................... 179
Instrument panel light control ............ 112
Interior lights........................................... 425 Wattage ................................................ 588
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor .......... 99
ISOFIX rigid anchors ............................ 69
Jack Positioning the jack .......................... 454
Vehicle-equipped jack................... 476
Jack handle ..............................................476
Jam protection function Moon roof...............................................190
Power window .....................................186I
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Tires ............................................................ 466Chains ..................................................... 323
Checking ...............................................466
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................545
If you have a flat tire ............. 545, 559
Inflation pressure............................... 586
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires ........................................ 467
Size........................................................... 586
Snow tires .............................................. 324
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................................... 468
Tire pressure warning system .... 468
Warning light ....................................... 523
Tools ........................................................... 476
Top strap ..................................................... 74
Towing ........................................................ 514
Emergency towing..............................514
Towing capacity .................................578
Towing eyelet ........................................517
Trailer towing ....................................... 204
Traction battery (hybrid battery).......83
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 296
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 79
Trailer towing .........................................204 Transmission.............................................219
Driving mode select switch.......... 293
Hybrid transmission ........................... 219
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 562
Paddle shift switches.......................... 221
S mode .................................................... 222
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 296
Trip meters ............................................... 109
Trunk ............................................................143
Luggage security system ................ 145
Smart entry & start system ............. 143
Trunk features ......................................432
Trunk grip................................................ 144
Trunk light ............................................... 146
Trunk opener main switch .............. 145
Trunk opener switch.......................... 143
Wireless remote control ................. 144
Trunk light .................................................. 146 Trunk light ............................................... 146
Wattage ................................................ 588
Turn signal lights ................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............................497, 499, 500, 507
Turn signal lever..................................225
Wattage ................................................ 588