Lexus IS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 575)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 577)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 575)
*1Slip indicator
( P. 577)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning light ( P. 575)Open door warning light ( P. 577)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 575)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 577)
*1SRS warning light ( P. 576)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
( P. 577)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 576)
*3Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ( P. 578)
Parking brake warning light
( P. 576)
*1Master warning light
( P. 578)
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 576)
*1Tire pressure warning light ( P. 578)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator( P. 576)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 233)
*2
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 279)
Tail light indicator
( P. 237)

(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator ( P. 309)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 237)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
( P. 353)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 240)
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 354)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 244)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 269)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator ( P. 293, 305)
*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 334)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 293)
*6Security indicator
( P. 86, 92)
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 293, 305)
*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 105)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 279)
“READY” indicator
( P. 219)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator ( P. 279) EV indicator ( P. 79)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to
ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicato rs do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*8EV drive mode indicator
( P. 224)
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 348)
*9EV drive mode indicator
( P. 224)
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 348)
*8Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 348)
*9
(if equipped)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
( P. 348)
*9Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 348) Snow mode indicator ( P. 227)
*8“SPORT” indicator
( P. 348)
*1, 6“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator ( P. 53)
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT” indicator ( P. 348)

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*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8:Except F SPORT models
*9: F SPORT models
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help
protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer immediat ely if this occurs.

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◆Except F SPORT models
◆F SPORT models
When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and
the gauge layout will change.
Main meter in center position
Gauges and meters

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Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 109)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (P. 119)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C
(122°F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3°C (37°F) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 111)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (P. 581)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position and shift range ( P. 226)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P. 124)
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. ( P. 119)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 0.5 seconds.

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■Main meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the in strument panel brightness.
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically st op and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode, the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the multi-information display. (P. 119)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to change according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected • When the tachometer setting is set to al ways display the Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT models) within the Eco area, more Ec o-friendly driving can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration refe rs to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( P. 119)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low sp eeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-info rmation display or the odometer/trip meter
screen (F SPORT models).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 119)
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 119)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 636)