2013 Lexus IS300h service interval

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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)7-2. Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Lexus Ser-
vice Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you’re an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance
be conducted by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional. Any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer will
keep a record of maintenance, which could be useful should you ever require
Warranty Service. Should you choose to select a qualified and equipped pro-
fessional other than an authorized Lexus repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you request that a record of maintenance be kept.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus recommends the following mainte-
nance:
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance

4717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter and the filter case should be
pointing up.
Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may
be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Lexus
Service Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the sys-
tem.

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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