4347-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qual-
ified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by your war-
ranty, please visit an authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine
Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be
advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus dealers or repairers for non-warranty
repairs and services, as members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly
assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and
economically due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that
indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condition-
ing system after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked imme-
diately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches
the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal (P. 110)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
Handling of the 12-volt battery
12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling.
(P. 447)
4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment)
tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels
or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not reg-
istered in the tire pressure warning computer.
Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst,
the warning may not function.
The initialization operation
Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire infla-
tion pressure adjustment.
If you have accidentally turned the power switch off during initialization, it is
not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart auto-
matically when the power switch has been turned to ON mode for the next time.
If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are cold,
and conduct initialization again.
Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with
the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system may
give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if
the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was
initialized.
4957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stopping you from conducting the replace operation
properly, open the window on the side you are working on to allow you enough
space to work. Continuing the operation without giving yourself enough space
to work could lead you to scratch the vehicle.
5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
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Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door
is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are
not fully closed (with the power switch off, and the
driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
A buzzer also sounds.
Check the level of engine oil, and add if neces-
sary.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For example,
when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 556)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Doors
Use the mechanical key (P.
131) in order to perform the fol-
lowing operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(P. 151) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote control can-
not be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the
hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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2
3
4
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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Outside rear view mirrors (P. 180)
*: If equipped
Power windows (P. 184)
Moon roof* (P. 187)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Automatic mirror folding
and extending operation
*
Linked to the
locking/
unlocking of
the doorsOff
———OLinked to opera-
tion of the power
switch
1234
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked
operationOffOn———O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn———O
1234
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked
operationOffOn———O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is used (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only———O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn———O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
(open only)
Slide onlyTilt only———O
1234
590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 184)
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. (P. 211)
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P.
509)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 224)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound.
(P. 507, 514)
Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the
vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (P. 9 6 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
594Alphabetical index
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Card key ....................................130
Care ...................................426, 430
Aluminum wheels.................427
Exterior .................................426
Interior ..................................430
Seat belts...............................431
Cargo hooks ..............................417
Caution label ...............................83
CD player ..................................341
Chains ........................................312
Child restraint system ..................61
Baby seats, definition .............62
Baby seats, installation ...........71
Child seats, definition .............62
Child seats, installation...........71
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.........................74
Installing CRS with seat belts 71
Installing CRS with top strap .75
Junior seats, definition ............62
Junior seats, installation .........73Child safety................................. 60
12-volt battery
precautions ................ 449, 554
Airbag precautions................. 45
Child restraint system ............ 61
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 40
Installing child restraints ....... 70
Moon roof precautions......... 190
Power window lock switch .. 184
Power window precautions.. 186
Rear door child-protectors ... 140
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............ 474
Seat belt precautions .............. 42
Seat heater precautions ........ 409
Trunk precautions ............... 147
Child-protectors ....................... 140
Cleaning............................ 426, 430
Aluminum wheels ................ 427
Exterior ................................ 426
Interior ................................. 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
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