
4186-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to change to recirculated air mode.
Press to change to outside air mode.
The indicator above the selected button comes on.
■Pollen removal mode (if equipped)
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Select
on the option control screen.
When the pollen removal mode is on, is displayed on the air conditioning
control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions

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Interior features
6-4. Using the other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
The clock can be adjusted. Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands backward.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands forward.
Other interior features
Sun visors
1
2
Vanity mirrors
Clock
1
2

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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally
apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
■When using a car wash (vehicles with entry function)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system.
( → P. 1 5 0 )
Cleaning and protecti ng the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

5969-2. Customization
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( →P. 1 8 1 )
*: If equipped
■Powe r w i n d ows ( →P. 185)
■Moon roof* (→ P. 1 8 9 )
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation*
Linked to the
locking/unlock-
ing of the doorsOff
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked oper-
ationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked oper-
ationOffOn——O
Linked operation of compo-
nents when mechanical key is
used (open only)Slide onlyTilt only——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn——O
Linked operation of compo-
nents when wireless remote
control is used (open only)Slide onlyTilt only——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
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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

612Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Doors .......................................................... 136Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............................. 140
Door lock.................................................139
Open door warning buzzer .......... 137
Open door warning
light ........................................................ 523
Outside rear view mirrors................ 181
Rear door child-protector ............ 140
Side windows........................................ 185
Drive information..................................... 116
Drive info 1/Drive info 2........................ 117
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ...................523
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 169
Driving ........................................................ 194 Break-in tips .......................................... 195
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch .......... 293
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............320
Procedures .............................................194
Winter drive tips................................. 322
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 254 E-mail ........................................................388
Eco drive mode ..................................... 293
Elapsed time .............................................. 116
Electric motor (traction motor) ..........79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 296
Function.................................................. 296
Warning light........................................522
Electronic key ......................................... 130 Battery-saving function ....................150
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 563
Replacing the battery ......................488
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed .............................................527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 566
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 563
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................................560
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 562
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 521
If the warning light turns on ............ 521E

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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Fuel ............................................................. 246Capacity ................................................ 580
Fuel gauge.............................................. 109
Information ........................................... 589
Refueling ................................................ 246
Type ............................................. 246, 580
Warning light ....................................... 523
Fuel consumption .................................. 124
Average fuel economy ...................... 116
Current fuel consumption................ 116
Fuel filler door ........................................ 246 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .........................248
Refueling ................................................ 246
Fuel gauge ................................................ 109
Fuses ........................................................... 491
Gauges ...................................................... 109
Glove box ................................................ 429
Glove box light ...................................... 429 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ...........................380
Head restraints ........................................ 174
Headlight cleaner................................. 238
Headlights ............................................... 229
Automatic High Beam system...................................................232
Discharge headlights precautions ...................................... 508
Follow me home system................ 230
Light switch............................................229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Wattage ................................................ 588
Heaters .......................................................412 Air conditioning system ................... 412
Heated steering wheel ....................423
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 418
Seat heaters...........................................424
Hill-start assist control........................ 296
High-voltage components .................. 83
Hood .......................................................... 453
Open ....................................................... 453
Pop Up Hood ........................................ 56
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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