2013 Lexus IS300h trunk release

2274-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
This system allows the headlights and front position lights to be turned on
for 30 seconds when the power switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in
or after turning the power
switch off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it again to turn off the lights.
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights turn
on automatically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Headlight control sensor
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights turn
off automatically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
Follow me home system
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system to malfunc-
tion.

589What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key
out from the trunk. (P. 146)
Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal?
(P. 209)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 2 1 1 )
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 149)
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 212)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. (P.
550)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 551)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode. (P. 548)
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 212) The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is
stopped

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 437 P. 143 P. 241
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 437
P. 570
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 241, 564
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 570
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.1 (4.3, 3.6)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P 565