differential Lexus IS300h 2016 Owner's Manual

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 545, 559)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E) Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified an d equipped professional for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1117 mm (4.6 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 2.0 mm (0.04 — 0.08 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 - 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

611Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Child-protectors ................................... 140
Cleaning ........................................442, 446Aluminum wheels .............................. 443
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................446
Seat belts................................................ 447
Clock .........................................................435
Coat hooks ..............................................439
Condenser ............................................. 462
Console box ........................................... 429
Coolant .....................................................460 Capacity ................................................ 583
Checking .............................................. 460
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 322
Cooling system......................................460
Engine overheating ............................571
Hybrid system overheating ............571
Cruise control Cruise control .....................................250
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
Cup holders ............................................430
Current fuel consumption....................116
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ....................... 592 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) ..... 352
Daytime running light system ......... 230
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 418
Rear window..........................................418
Windshield ............................................. 418
Differential............................................... 585
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) ..... 352
Dimensions ............................................. 578
Display Drive information...................................116
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 271
Multi-information display...................115
Warning message .............................527
Distance ...................................................... 117
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............451
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 425
Wattage ................................................ 588
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 136
Smart entry & start system ............. 149
Wireless remote control .................130D

619Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Moon roof ................................................. 189Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................................. 190
Jam protection function................... 190
Operation............................................... 189
MP3 disc ..................................................354
Multi-information display .....................115 Audio system-linked ........................... 115
Drive information .................................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................................. 254
Energy monitor..................................... 122
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 271
Navigation system-linked................. 115
Settings........................................................117
Switching the display .......................... 116
Warning message............................. 527
Navigation system
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Needle ......................................................... 117 Odometer ................................................ 109
Oil
Differential oil.......................................585
Engine oil .................................................581
Opener
Hood ....................................................... 453
Trunk.......................................................... 143
Outer foot lights Location ................................................. 425
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 503
Wattage ................................................ 588
Outside rear view mirrors ................... 181 Adjusting and folding ......................... 181
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ...........310
Linked mirror function
when reversing .................................183
Mirror position memory .................. 169
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................................... 418
Outside temperature........................... 109
Overheating .............................................571
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.