2015 Lexus IS300h Head light

781-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
CAUTION
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
hybrid system.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is operat-
ing, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 1 )*1Slip indicator
(→ P. 5 2 2 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 1 )*1 Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 5 2 3 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 5 2 1 )Open door warning light
(→ P. 5 2 3 )
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 5 2 1 )Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 5 2 3 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 5 2 2 )Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 5 2 3 )
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 2 2 )*3Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ( →P. 5 2 3 )
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
(→ P. 5 2 2 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 5 2 3 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( →P. 5 2 2 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 2 3 )

1062. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 2 5 )

(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator ( →P. 2 76 )
Tail light indicator
( → P. 229)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(→ P. 2 9 7 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 229)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 2 9 8 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( →P. 232)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( →P. 303)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 3 6 )*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 3 1 0 )
Rear fog light indicator
( → P. 2 3 6 )
*6Security indicator
(→ P. 9 0 , 9 6 )
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 250, 254)*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 1 0 9 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( →P. 2 5 4 ) “READY” indicator
(
→ P. 212)
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( →P. 250, 254) EV indicator (
→P. 8 1 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 2 7 0 )*8EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 2 1 7 )

1793-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
◆Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
operating the lever.Normal position
Anti-glare position
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
1
2

1803-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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◆Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator illu-
minates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is turned
to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function
to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do
not touch or cover them.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

1893-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Moon roof∗
∗
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
1
2
Tilting up and down
1
2

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4Driving
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 194
Cargo and luggage ...................202
Trailer towing (vehicles without a towing
package) .....................................203
Trailer towing (vehicles with a towing package) ..................204
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 212
EV drive mode ..............................217
Hybrid transmission ................... 219
Turn signal lever ..........................225
Parking brake............................... 227
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........228
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 229
Automatic High Beam ............. 232
Fog light switch............................ 236
Windshield w ipers and washer.................................238
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 246 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................250
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 270
Lexus parking assist-sensor............................... 276
Rear view monitor system .......................................... 283
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 293
Driving assist systems............... 296
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................................ 302
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 310 •The Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 315
•The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function .............317
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips..................................320
Winter driving tips ..................... 322

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system operat-
ing. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist
to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way: →P. 5 1 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( →P. 2 1 9 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.