immobilizer Lexus IS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 34
For safety drive............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................53
Pop Up Hood .................................55
Safety information for
children.......................................... 58
Child restraint systems ...............59
Installing child restraints ............. 67
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 76
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features............... 77
Hybrid system precautions ........ 81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................86
Double locking system ................ 91
Alarm ................................................. 92
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators .....................................100
Gauges and meters ................... 105
Multi-information display............ 111
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................127
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ..................................................151
Smart entry & start system ...... 157
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 173
Rear seats (foldi ng type) .......... 175
Driving position memory ..........177
Head restraints............................. 182
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 185
Inside rear view mirror.............. 187
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 189
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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1For safety and security
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 34
For safety drive .............................. 36
Seat belts .......................................... 38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................................. 53
Pop Up Hood ................................. 55
Safety information for
children .......................................... 58
Child restraint systems ............... 59
Installing child restraints............. 67
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 76
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ...............77
Hybrid system precautions........ 81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 86
Double locking system .................91
Alarm ................................................. 92

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-fr ee type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponde r chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the ve hicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

871-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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■Certifications for the immobilizer system

1593-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak ra dio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless re mote control and immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 628)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that gene rates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow

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Driving
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If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following proc edure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is disp layed on the multi-information display
and then press the power switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on th e multi-information display is off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn of f. However, this function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt
battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or
ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
 P. 80
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 141
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady on, as steady means
the vehicle is able to move.
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 159
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 160
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 86)
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The hybrid system may not start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. “T o Start Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 629)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 86)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( P. 627)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 631)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 522)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perfor m the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( P. 219)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

680Alphabetical index
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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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Paddle shift switches ........................ 228
Power door lock switch ................... 147
Power switch .........................................219
Power window switches ..................193
Rear sunshade switch...................... 493
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch.................................................... 474
Seat heater switches ....................... 480
Seat ventilator switches ................. 480
Snow mode switch ............................227
Talk switch ............................................. 432
Telephone switches.......................... 432
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................................... 185
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................................... 527
Trunk opener main switch ............. 153
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ................................................... 299
VSC OFF switch ...............................354
Window lock switch...........................193
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch.................................................... 475
Windshield wiper
and washer switch ......................... 245
Tachometer ............................................. 105
Tachometer settings .............................. 119
Tail lights................................................... 237
Light switch............................................237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
Talk switch ............................................... 432
Telephone switches ............................. 432
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................92
Double locking system ........................ 91
Immobilizer system ............................. 86
Intrusion sensor a nd tilt sensor...... 95
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 543
Maintenance data ............................. 652
Tire pressure warning system..... 526
Warning light....................................... 578
Tire pressure warning system ......... 526
Initializing ................................................527
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 526
Registering ID codes........................527
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ....................................................527
Warning light....................................... 578
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