2013 Lexus IS300h battery

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that a Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift
lever to D, S or R.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift lever to N
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehi-
cle.
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 the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
low
A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long period of
time, shift the shift lever to P. The hybrid battery
(traction battery) cannot be charged with the
shift lever in N.
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5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped)
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
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 the accelerator and brake pedal are
being depressed simultaneously
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the cooling performance of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) has dropped
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system
has been deactivated
Turn the TRC on. (P. 295)
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to corre-
spond to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
*1.
Comes on approximately 10000 km (6214 miles)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the maintenance data after the maintenance is
performed (P. 442)
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5248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
*1: Refer to the separate “Lexus Service Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 214
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, hybrid battery [traction bat-
tery] charge is low, speed is higher than the EV
drive mode operating speed range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the EV drive mode when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automat-
ically canceled
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the hybrid battery [traction battery] charge is
low, speed is higher than the EV drive mode
operating speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive the vehicle for a while.
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5288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
The electronic key has a low bat-
tery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. (P. 472)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
power switch being pressed.
Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal
and moving the steering wheel
left and right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and
then the power switch was
pressed, the electronic key
could not be detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle even
after the power switch was
pressed two consecutive times.
Touch the electronic key to
the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Once
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly (P. 550), the
power switch was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the power switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer
sounding.
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5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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
Indicates that:
• With the power switch off, the
doors were unlocked and then
the driver’s door was opened
and closed;
• The power switch was turned
to ACCESSORY mode with-
out starting the hybrid system;
or
• The shift lever was shifted to P
from another position with the
power switch in ON mode.
Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Once
The power switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the power switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P, the shift
lever has been shifted to P.
Turn the power switch off.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the
hybrid system, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approx-
imately 5 minutes to recharge
the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinu-
ous

Indicates that the hybrid system
was stopped in an emergency
while driving
To restart the hybrid system,
shift the shift lever to N and
turn the power switch to ON
mode.
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5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Remove the 12-volt battery
cover.
Remove the band and take out
the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency repair
with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the punc-
ture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 550)
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 9 0 )
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. (P. 547)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 551)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situa-
tion. Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. (P. 209)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 551)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is func-
tioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound.
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