heating Lexus IS300h 2017 User Guide

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4-6. Driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torq ue corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generate d more smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system (heating/
cooling) will be minimized, im proving the fuel economy. (P. 348)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicator needle (except F
SPORT models) or bar display (F SPOR T models) of Hybrid System Indicator
within the Eco area. ( P. 109)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D wh en stopped at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be genera ted. Also, when using the air conditioning system,
etc., the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the
electric motor (traction motor) withou t having to use gasoline engine power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel consumption. Battery
power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points:

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Interior features
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the power switch to ON mode will recall that ke y’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automati-
cally be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more than one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart entry & start system is used to unlock a passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air conditioning setting when unlocked using the smart entry & start system can be changed.* For details, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized re pairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving position memory are changed at the same time.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accordin g to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until wa rm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after is pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
■Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the hu midity in the vehicle is high. Turning
(“A/C”) on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn (“A/C”) off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated ai r mode. This is effective in preventing out- side air from entering the vehicle interi or. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
■Operation of the air conditioni ng system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capac-
ity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performanc e, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode

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Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat vent ilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prev ent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin • Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating,
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater. • Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do no t use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.
Heated steering wheel

6368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 105) enters the
red zone or a loss of hybrid system po wer is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or
“Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Ou tput Power” is shown on the multi-
information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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Condenser .............................................. 521
Console box ...........................................485
Coolant ...................................................... 519
Capacity .................................................649
Checking ................................................ 519
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................361
Cooling system....................................... 519
Engine overheating ..........................636
Hybrid system overheating ..........636
Cruise control
Cruise control .................................... 305
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
Cup holders ............................................486
Current fuel
consumption..................... 130, 132, 134
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ....................... 657
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast)..... 394
Daytime running light system ......... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .............474
Rear window.........................................474
Windshield ............................................474
Differential.................................................651
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB)..... 394
Dimensions ............................................. 644
Display
Drive information...................................116
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)................... 283
Multi-information display.....................111
Warning message ..............................581
Do-it-yourself maintenance ................ 511
Door courtesy lights
Location ...................................................481
Wattage ................................................. 654
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 144
Smart entry & start system ............. 157
Wireless remote control .................138
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................. 581
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged...........................................631
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................628
If the hybrid system will not
start ........................................................ 626
If the warning buzzer sounds ......575
If the warning light turns on ..........575
If you have a flat tire ............... 610, 625
If you think something
is wrong............................................... 574
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......641
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 567
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 568
If your vehicle overheats ................636
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ...................... 352
Emergency brake signal.................... 353
Emergency flashers ............................. 566
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................. 610
Energy monitor ....................................... 127
Engine ....................................................... 646
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 220
Compartment .......................................515
Engine switch ........................................ 219
Hood ......................................................... 513
How to start the hybrid
system.................................................... 219
Identification number....................... 645
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................................. 219
Overheating ........................................ 636
Power switch ......................................... 219
Engine coolant.........................................519
Capacity................................................. 649
Checking .................................................519
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 361

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Hooks
Cargo hooks....................................... 488
Coat hooks ...........................................495
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 34
Horn ............................................................ 186
Hybrid battery (traction battery)........ 81
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents..................................................... 82
Hybrid system ............................................77
Emergency shut off system.............. 82
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ....................... 127
EV drive mode ................................... 224
High voltage components .................81
Hybrid System Indicator ................. 109
Hybrid system precautions................81
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........... 358
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 626
Overheating .........................................636
Power (ignition) switch .....................219
Starting the hybrid system...............219
Hybrid System Indicator ..................... 109
Hybrid transmission ............................. 226
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 231
Paddle shift switches ........................ 228
S mode .................................................... 229
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 645
Vehicle.................................................... 645
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........219
Illuminated entry system .................... 482
Immobilizer system................................. 86
Indicators ...................................................102
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data .........518
Moon roof ............................................... 199
Multi-information display...................119
Power windows ................................... 194
Tire pressure warning
system...................................................527
Inside door handle lights .................... 481
Inside rear view mirror .........................187
Instrument panel light control .......... 108
Interior lights............................................ 481
Wattage ................................................. 654
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor .......... 95
ISOFIX rigid anchors .............................67
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MirrorLink............................................ 451
MMS (Multimedia messaging
service) .................................................. 429
Moon roof ..................................................197
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................................. 198
Jam protection function................... 198
Operation ................................................197
MP3 disc ..................................................396
Multi-information display ...................... 111
Audio system-linked ............................. 111
Drive information .................................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................................. 293
Energy monitor.................................... 128
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ..................283
Navigation system-linked................... 111
Settings....................................................... 119
Warning message.............................. 581
Navigation system*
Odometer ................................................ 105
Oil
Differential oil.........................................651
Engine oil ............................................... 647
Opener
Hood ......................................................... 513
Trunk ............................................................151
Outer foot lights
Location ...................................................481
Replacing light bulbs .......................558
Wattage ................................................. 654
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 189
Adjusting and folding ........................189
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ......... 334
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................................191
Mirror position memory ...................177
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................474
Outside temperature........................... 105
Overheating ........................................... 636N
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*: For vehicles with a 10 .3-inch display, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.