2014 Lexus IS300h brake fluid

5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The emission control system (if equipped);
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
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5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
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 professional.
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 professional.
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-sen-
sor
The assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
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 qualified 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 bat-
tery (traction battery) has dropped
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified 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
→Tu r n t h e T R C o n . (→P. 288)
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
*1 should be per-
formed soon.
→If necessary, perform maintenance.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1117 mm (4.6 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 2.0 mm (0.04 — 0.08 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 - 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
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592Alphabetical index
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Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 567
Parking brake ...................................... 224
Regenerative braking ...........................81
Warning light ...................................... 503
Brake assist .............................................286
Break-in tips ............................................ 193
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control..........112
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 299
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 ........................................................ 312Child restraint system............................ 60
Baby seats, definition............................ 61
Baby seats, installation ........................70
Child seats, definition ........................... 61
Child seats, installation .......................70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................ 73
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........70
Installing CRS with top strap ........... 74
Junior seats, definition .......................... 61
Junior seats, installation ...................... 72
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 449, 550
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 69
Moon roof precautions ....................190
Power window lock switch ............ 184
Power window precautions...........186
Rear door child-protectors ............140
Removed electronic key
battery precautions........................473
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
Seat heater precautions ................. 409
Trunk precautions .............................. 147
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596Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53C61E)
First-aid kit storage belt .......................417
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................526
Vehicles with run-flat tires............ 540
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake........................................................ 567
Hybrid
transmission ..................................... 566
Washer ................................................... 446
Fog lights .................................................. 233
Replacing light bulbs....................... 490
Switch ...................................................... 233
Follow me home system .................... 227
Footwell light ............................................. 411
Wattage..................................................570
Front fog lights ....................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs....................... 490
Switch ...................................................... 233Front personal lights.............................. 412
Wattage ................................................. 570
Front position lights ............................. 226
Light switch............................................226
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 490
Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment ............................................. 164
Cleaning ................................................ 430
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................168
Head restraints ..................................... 173
Power easy access system.............168
Seat heaters............................................ 410
Seat position memory .......................168
Seat ventilators ..................................... 410
Front turn signal lights ........................ 222
Replacing light bulbs .......... 480, 482
Turn signal lever.................................. 222
Wattage ................................................. 570
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