2015 Lexus IS300h Ev mode

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 4 76 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N an d release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 5 6 2
Emergency towing procedure
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5258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
XVehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
XVehicles with run-flat tires
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 60
km/h (37 mph).
●Check and adjust the tire in flation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by the nearest
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions have been
performed, contact any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
XExcept F SPORT modelsXF SPORT models (when the main
meter is in the center position)
XF SPORT models (when the main
meter is in the right-side position)
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5288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-crash braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the hybrid sy stem was stopped with the
shift lever not in P A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the hybrid system was stopped while driv-
ing
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the shoulder
of a road.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert] system is
operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in yellow.
The warning buzzer sounds continuously.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
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5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
iceA buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than the
operation temperature range.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• The grille shutter system cannot operate; or
• The grille shutter is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
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

5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the hybrid system was stopped while driv-
ingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
power switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
power switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the power switch off, and the driver’s
door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
→ Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than
approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
→ Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (32 mph) or higher.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the
vehicle is idling, 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.
→ Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: →P. 2 1 7
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
canceled
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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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Except F
SPORT models) (F SPORT
models)
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