2013 Lexus IS300h steering

3955-12. Other function
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Lexus Display Audio system
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You can register desired contacts to enable the speech command system.
Up to 50 contacts per phone can be registered.
Go to “Voice tags”:  “Setup”  “Telephone”  “Contact/call
history settings”  “Voice tag”  “New” or “Edit”
Select the desired contact.
Move the controller to the left and then select “REC”.
Say the registered voice.
To play the registered voice, select “Play”.
Deleting a voice tag
Display the “Voice tags” screen.
Select “Delete” and then the desired contact.
Move the controller to the left and then select “Delete”.
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the speech command sys-
tem, press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the
desired contact name.
When the icon is displayed, you can
speak a command.
If more than 1 contact name is
displayed, select the desired con-
tact name.
If more than 1 phone number is displayed, select the desired phone
number.
When switch on the steering wheel is pressed, the system calls the first
phone number entry of the first contact.
Speech command system
Using the speech command system enables you to make a call to contacts
that have a voice tag.
Editing a voice tag
Using the speech command system
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6Interior features
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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 398
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 409
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 411
• Interior lights ................ 412
• Personal lights............... 412
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 413
• Glove box ..................... 414
• Console box .................. 414
•Cup holders/
Bottle holders................ 415
Trunk features ................... 4176-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features....... 420
• Sun visors ..................... 420
• Vanity mirrors............... 420
• Clock ............................ 420
• Power outlet.................. 421
• Armrest ......................... 422
• Rear sunshade............... 422
• Assist grips ................... 424
• Coat hooks .................... 424

4096-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
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Turn the heated steering wheel on/
off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is operat-
ing.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by
blowing air from the seats.
CAUTION
Care should be taken to prevent 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 uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Heated steering wheel

4106-1. Using the air conditioning system
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The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes
and the level indicator lights
(amber) light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heater timer control: The seat heater automatically switches from
HiMidLo. The switching timing differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin etc. when the seat heater was operated.
The seat heater timer control can be turned on and off by pressing the seat
heater switches for the driver side and front passenger side at the same time
until a buzzer sounds. The buzzer will beep once when the seat heater timer
control is turned on and twice when it is turned off.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator
changes and the level indicator
lights (green) light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The seat ventilators can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heaters
Ty p e A Ty p e B
Seat ventilators

4837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Front turn signal lights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 2 fender liner
clips.
Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel
to the right when replacing the
left side light bulb.
To take out the lower clip, turn
the head of the clip to unlock it,
then remove it by pulling.
Unfasten the clamp, and pull
back the fender liner.
When unfastening the clamp,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with tape to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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4998-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed
as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more or press briefly 3 times or
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CAUTION
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional before towing.
The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing eyelet. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads for
short distances at under 30 km/h (18
mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in good
condition.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
Before towing
Emergency towing

5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode so that the steering
wheel is unlocked.