ABS Lexus IS300h 2016 Owner's Guide

5258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
XVehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
XVehicles with run-flat tires
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 60
km/h (37 mph).
●Check and adjust the tire in flation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by the nearest
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is lowA buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time,
shift the shift lever to P. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) cannot be charged with the shift lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 5 7 1
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5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (
→P. 9 8 )
Open the hood ( →P. 4 5 3 ) a n d f u s e
box cover.
Remove the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12-volt
battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)Alphabetical index
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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Units .............................................................. 117
USB device ................................. 364, 406Connecting...........................................335
USB audio ............................................. 364
USB photo ........................................... 406
USB video ............................................. 364
USB port...................................................335
Vanity lights .............................................435 Vanity lights .......................................... 435
Wattage................................................. 588
Vanity mirrors ........................................435
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) .............. 297
Vehicle identification number ......... 579
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .................................................... 296
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ............ 424
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)................................................. 296 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 259
Brake system ......................................... 521
Downshifting.........................................223
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................................ 523
Lexus parking assist-sensor .........276
Open door ........................................... 523
Pre-crash braking ............................. 302
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder ............................................. 523
Warning lights ........................................ 105
ABS ...........................................................522
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................................. 523
Brake system ......................................... 521
Charging system ................................. 521
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light................................... 523
Electric power steering system...................................................522
Low fuel level....................................... 523
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 521
Master warning light ........................ 523
Open door ........................................... 523
Pre-crash safety system ..................522
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ................................ 523
Slip indicator .........................................522
SRS ............................................................522
Tire pressure........................................ 523
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