15Pictorial index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 564
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530, 544
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 515
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . P. 226
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Back up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Rear fog light*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Back up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 479, Watts: P. 572)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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3114-6. Driving tips
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or
on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before get-
ting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
611Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................254
Brake system ........................507
Downshifting ........................220
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................ 509
Lexus parking assist-sensor ..271
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash braking ..................299
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................509
Warning lights ...........................105
ABS ......................................508
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................509
Brake system ........................507
Charging system ...................507
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................509
Electric power steering
system.................................508
Low fuel level .......................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ..507
Master warning light ............509
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash safety system ........508
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ...................509
Slip indicator ........................508
SRS .......................................508
Tire pressure .........................510Warning messages .................... 514
Warning reflector storage belt .. 419
Washer ...................................... 235
Checking .............................. 446
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Switch .................................. 235
Washing and waxing ................ 426
Weight ...................................... 562
Wheels ...................................... 468
Replacing ............................. 468
Size ...................................... 570
Window glasses ........................ 184
Window lock switch ................. 184
Windows................................... 184
Power windows.................... 184
Rear window defogger......... 404
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 405
Windshield wipers .................... 235
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ......... 235
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 237
Winter driving tips.................... 311
Wireless remote control............ 130
Battery-Saving Function ...... 150
Locking/Unlocking ...... 136, 143
Replacing the battery ........... 472
WMA disc ................................ 341
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