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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Back-up lightOpen the trunk, remove the 3
clips on the side which the bulb is
to be replaced and pull back the
trunk lid cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Pull out the connector carefully,
ensuring that excessive pulling load is
not applied to the wire harness.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the back-up light to visually check
that there is no light leaking from the
bulb base.
Reinstall the trunk lid cover with the 3 clips.
To install the clips, simply push them in.
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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.
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5238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
→ Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is a pproximately 10 L (2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.
gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
→ P. 5 2 7
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 5 2 4 )
• Flat tire ( →P. 545, 559)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pre ssure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does
not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the
system checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on af ter blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioningA buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the hood.
Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the trunk is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the trunk.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (→P. 131) in
order to perform the following oper-
ations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( →P.
151) or the electronic key cannot be us ed because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be
started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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5889-1. Specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsWTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights*235A
Front turn signal lights21B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Back-up lights16C
Outer foot lights5C
Interior
Door courtesy lights5C
Vanity lights8C
Interior light8C
Personal lights8C
Footwell lights3.8C
Trunk light*25C
A: D4S discharge bulbs B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
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5949-2. Customization
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Door lock ( →P. 136, 143, 563)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control ( →P. 136, 143)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal keyAll doors
unlocked in one stepDriver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors unlocked in
two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks all
doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e a u t o -
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
■Smart entry & start system (
→P. 136, 143, 149)
*: If equipped
■Wireless remote control ( →P. 136, 143)
■Driving position memory* (→ P. 1 6 9 )
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOffO—O
Smart door unlocking*All the doorsDriver's doorO—O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations*As many as
desired2 times——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operationAll doors
unlocked in one stepDriver's door
unlocked in one step,
all doors unlocked in two steps
O—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold
(short)
One short press
——OPush twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver's seat movement
when exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—OPa r t i a l
Doors linked to the driving
position memory recall func-
tionDriver's doorAll doors——O
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