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5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L (2.6 gal.,
2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning
light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes
to indicate that the master warning system has detected a
malfunction.
P. 5 1 4
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the hood is not yet fully closed.
Close the hood.
Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
Close the trunk.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking
assists-sensor
The assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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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
1
2
3
4
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5729-1. Specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsWType
Exterior
Discharge headlights*235A
Front fog lights (except F SPORT mod-
els)*219B
Front turn signal lights21C
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights16D
Outer foot lights5D
Interior
Door courtesy lights5D
Vanity lights8D
Interior light8D
Personal lights8D
Footwell lights3.8D
Trunk light*25D
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H16 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
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579
9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Door lock (P. 136, 143, 549)
Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 136, 143)
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Unlocking using a
mechanical keyAll doors
unlocked in
one stepDriver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
———O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOnOffO—OO
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors
OffOnO—OO
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doorsOffOnO—OO
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOnOffO—OO
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlockedOnOff———O
1234
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—OO
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function
is activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
O—OO120 seconds
Open door warning
buzzerOnOff———O
1234
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5809-2. Customization
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Smart entry & start system (P. 136, 143, 149)
*: If equipped
Wireless remote control (P. 136, 143)
Driving position memory* (P. 168)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Smart entry & start sys-
temOnOffO—OO
Smart door unlocking*All the doorsDriver's doorO—OO
Number of consecutive
door lock operations
*
As many as
desired2 times———O
1234
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Wireless remote controlOnOff———O
Unlocking operation
All doors
unlocked in
one step
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
O—OO
Trunk unlocking opera-
tionPress and
hold (short)
One short press
———O
Push twice
Press and hold
(long)
Off
1234
FunctionDefault set-
tingCustomized set-
ting
Driver's seat movement
when exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—OOPartial
Selecting the door link-
ing driving position mem-
ory with door unlock
operation
Driver's doorAll doors———O
1234
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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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594Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
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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