2015 Lexus IS300h fog lights

2364-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
XFront and rear fog light switchTurns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear fog
lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to.
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
XRear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.
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2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Fog lights can be used when
XVehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
XVehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.

2744-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the cam-
era lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall, standing water,
etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving on an
extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on wi nding roads or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, such as snow ti res, etc., sufficient performance may not be
maintainable.
■Warning messages for the LDA system
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 5 3 3 )
CAUTION
■Before using the LDA system
Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the vehicle auto-
matically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to take. As such, the driver
must always assume full responsibility for understanding his/her surroundings, for
operating the steering wheel to correct the driving line, and for driving safely.
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■To avoid operating the LDA by mistake
Switch the LDA system off using the LDA switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinterpreted
as lane markers (such as guardrails, a curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains of
old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving in a
temporary lane

2754-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LDA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension.
If any suspension parts need to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a grille
guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Camera sensor
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshie ld is dirty, or if raindrops, condensation
or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
●If area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up, use the windshield
defogger to remove the fog.
When it is cold, using the heater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper part
of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , be careful not to get any glass cleaner
etc. on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.
The direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to strong impact or force, and do not disassemble
the camera sensor.
●If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the camera sensor.

5077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Headlights
●Front position lights and daytime running lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Front fog lights (if equipped)
●Stop/tail lights
●Tail lights
●Rear fog light
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may go out
temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored.
■LED Lights
The lights other than the discharge headlights (if equipped), front turn signal lights, rear
turn signal lights, back-up light and outer foot lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing the front turn signal lights (vehicles with LED headlights)
When the washer fluid filler opening is remove d with a large amount of washer fluid con-
tained in the washer tank, washer fluid may spill onto the vehicle and cleaning may be
required.
■When replacing light bulbs
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611Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Child-protectors ................................... 140
Cleaning ........................................442, 446Aluminum wheels .............................. 443
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................446
Seat belts................................................ 447
Clock .........................................................435
Coat hooks ..............................................439
Condenser ............................................. 462
Console box ........................................... 429
Coolant .....................................................460 Capacity ................................................ 583
Checking .............................................. 460
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 322
Cooling system......................................460
Engine overheating ............................571
Hybrid system overheating ............571
Cruise control Cruise control .....................................250
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
Cup holders ............................................430
Current fuel consumption....................116
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ....................... 592 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) ..... 352
Daytime running light system ......... 230
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 418
Rear window..........................................418
Windshield ............................................. 418
Differential............................................... 585
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) ..... 352
Dimensions ............................................. 578
Display Drive information...................................116
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 271
Multi-information display...................115
Warning message .............................527
Distance ...................................................... 117
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............451
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 425
Wattage ................................................ 588
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 136
Smart entry & start system ............. 149
Wireless remote control .................130D

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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 432
Flat tireVehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................545
Vehicles with run-flat tires............ 559
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake....................................................... 585
Hybrid transmission ..................................... 584
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights .................................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs........................507
Switch ...................................................... 236
Follow me home system ....................230
Footwell light .......................................... 425 Wattage................................................. 588
Front fog lights ....................................... 236 Replacing light bulbs........................507
Switch ...................................................... 236 Front personal lights............................ 426
Wattage ................................................ 588
Front position lights ............................. 229 Light switch............................................229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Front seats .................................................165
Adjustment .............................................165
Cleaning ................................................ 446
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 169
Head restraints ..................................... 174
Power easy access system............. 169
Seat heaters...........................................424
Seat position memory .......................169
Seat ventilators ....................................424
Front turn signal lights ........................ 225
Replacing light bulbs ........... 497, 499
Turn signal lever..................................225
Wattage ................................................ 588
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618Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
LightsAutomatic High Beam
system .................................................. 232
Fog light switch ................................... 236
Follow me home system ................230
Headlight switch................................. 229
Illuminated entry system................. 426
Interior light ........................................... 426
Interior lights list .................................. 425
Personal lights ..................................... 426
Replacing light bulbs........................ 497
Trunk light ................................................146
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Vanity lights .......................................... 435
Wattage................................................. 588
Lock steering column .......................... 215
Low profile tire ....................................... 470
Luggage security system .................... 145
Luggage under tray .............................433 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ........... 451
Maintenance data ............................. 578
Maintenance requirements .......... 449
Maintenance system .............................. 117
Malfunction indicator lamp ................521
Master warning light ........................... 523
Meter Changing the display ............................111
Indicators .................................................106
Instrument panel li ght control ......... 112
Meters .......................................................109
Multi-information display...................115
Warning lights ......................................105
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 179
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................................ 418
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 181
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 435
MirrorLink ........................................... 404
MMS (Multimedia messaging service) ..................................................388M