2015 Lexus IS300h Can

4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
XLeft side instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
XLeft side instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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4937-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Ty p e A a n d B :
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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XTy p e CXTy p e D

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8When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 512
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 513 8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................514
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 520
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds............................................521
If a warning message is displayed......................................527
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 545
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires).............................................. 559
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................560
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 562
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 563
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 566
If your vehicle overheats ...........571
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................... 575

5138-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
XIf the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
XIf the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system, press and
hold the power switch for 2 consec-
utive seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succes-
sion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
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5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
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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5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk. ( →P. 4 76 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wh eel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged,
an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(→ P. 3 0 2 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system is dis- abled. ( →P. 3 0 3 )
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled. ( →P. 2 9 8 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
(→ P. 5 3 6 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRC or the ABS system is
operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is lowA buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time,
shift the shift lever to P. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) cannot be charged with the shift lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
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 vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
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 engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 5 7 1
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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