2013 Lexus IS300h battery

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.......... 426
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 430
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 433
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 435
Hood .................................. 437
Positioning a floor jack ..... 438
Engine compartment ......... 439
12-volt battery ................... 447
Tires................................... 450
Replacing the tire .............. 460
Tire inflation pressure ....... 466
Wheels............................... 468
Air conditioning filter ....... 470
Electronic key battery ....... 472
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 475
Light bulbs ........................ 4798-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 498
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 499
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 500
If you think something
is wrong........................... 506
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 507
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 513
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
run-flat tires) ................... 530
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
run-flat tires) ................... 544
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 545
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 547
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 548
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 550
If your vehicle overheats ... 555
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 559
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 562
Fuel information................ 573
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 575
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize............... 585
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 588
Alphabetical index ..................... 592
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor

801-2. Hybrid system
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When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start off,
the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or
when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the elec-
tric motor (traction motor) is used.
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (trac-
tion motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine
via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction
battery).

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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
EV indicator
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
When the heater is switched on
Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30
minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and
you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with a 12-volt battery, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in
heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid dis-
charging the battery.
Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 552 The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.

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After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to
P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operat-
ing and are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from under the vehicle.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system
starts or stops.
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of
the rear seatback.
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 575)

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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system
(about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Power control unit
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Service plug
High voltage cables (orange)
Air conditioning compressor1
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841-2. Hybrid system
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There is an air intake vent on the
right side of the rear seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the vent
becomes blocked, the hybrid battery
may overheat, leading to a reduc-
tion in hybrid battery output.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emer-
gency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart
the hybrid system, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
(P. 513)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warn-
ing light (P. 509) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid sys-
tem may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the
low fuel level warning light go out is about 10 L [2.7 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.], when
the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope.)
Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced radio
parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style and
driving conditions.
Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emissions according to regulation ECE100
(Battery electric vehicle safety).