2013 Lexus IS300h Child

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause
skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken
to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from
your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the 12-volt battery are
as follows:
Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the
system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the hybrid system.
Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it was
in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the power
switch before disconnecting the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connect-
ing the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to the 12-volt battery
being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at all the methods above,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Caution symbols
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparks12-volt battery acid
Shield eyesNote operating instruc-
tions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of
death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near
the 12-volt battery:
Do not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt battery.
Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.
Where to safely charge the 12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an open area. Do not charge the 12-volt
battery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
How to recharge the 12-volt battery
Only perform a slow charge (4 A — 5 A). The 12-volt battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
Use a 12-volt battery designed for this vehicle. Failure to do so may cause gas
(hydrogen) to enter the passenger compartment, causing a fire or explosion.
For replacement of the 12-volt battery, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
NOTICE
When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is operating. Also,
be sure all accessories are turned off.

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CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Lithium battery precautions
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
When performing an emergency repair
Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has
punctured the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is
removed, repair by the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be possible.
The kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the kit is not exposed to water, such
as when it is being used in the rain.
Do not put the kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the
road. If the kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may occur.
Use the kit with the top facing upward. The kit cannot work properly if it is
laid on its side.
Handling the emergency tire puncture repair kit
The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do
not connect the compressor to any other source.
If gasoline splatters on the kit, the kit may deteriorate. Take care not to allow
gasoline to contact it.
Store the kit in its assigned place out of reach of children.
Do not disassemble or modify the kit. Do not subject parts such as the air
pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 451)

5548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal
to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as
brackets or unpainted metal.
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.
12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery:
When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any 12-volt battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with
skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
In the event that 12-volt battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can
be received.
Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt bat-
tery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of pas-
sengers.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
P. 4 4 9

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional. (P. 132)
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases sig-
nificantly. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately. (P. 135)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 472)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (P. 210)
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 151)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock
is set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. (P. 1 4 0 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................398
Air conditioning filter ...........470
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................398
S-FLOW mode .....................400
Blower customization ...........405
AAC disc ...................................341
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .293
Function ................................293
Warning light........................508
Accent color ..............................118
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system .....................................294
Air conditioning filter ...............470
Air conditioning system ............398
Air conditioning filter ...........470
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................398
S-FLOW mode .....................400
Blower customization ...........405Airbags ....................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off system 54
Airbag operating conditions .. 49
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 45
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................ 49
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 47
General airbag precautions .... 45
Locations of airbags............... 43
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................ 49
Side airbag precautions.......... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............ 49
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................... 45
SRS airbags............................ 43
SRS warning light................ 508
Airbag manual on-off system ..... 54
Alarm .......................................... 96
Anchor brackets.......................... 70
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 149
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