2017 Lexus IS300h brake

5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or • The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
 P. 636
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con- tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(F SPORT models)

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or • The electronically controlled brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may ap pear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be disp layed when driving under
severe operating conditions. (For example, when driv-
ing up a long steep hill.) A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. (P. 636)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or • The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped); or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RSA (Road Sign Assist)
A buzzer also sounds
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously
 Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
 Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L (2.6
gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less  Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision braking and pre-
collision brake assist are stopped (The pre-collision
warning function will be operational)  Turn the VSC on. (P. 354)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system resumes operation. If this message is displayed continuously,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended  Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored. If this message is frequently displayed, have the
vehicle inspected at by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing the
door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
 Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 549)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the power switch being pressed.
 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal and moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Vehicles with the entry function)
(Flashes)

6078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the power switch was pressed, the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the power switch was pressed two
consecutive times.  Touch the electronic key to the
power switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
During a hybrid system starting pro- cedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning
properly ( P. 629), the power switch was touched with the elec-
tronic key.
 Press the power switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding.

Indicates that:• With the power switch off, the
doors were unlocked and then the
driver’s door was opened and closed;
• The power switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode without starting the hybrid system; or
• The shift lever was shifted to P
from another position with the power switch in ON mode.
 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions

6118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the hybrid system.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 566)
●Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency repair
with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehi cle until the area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
■A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus retaile r or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
Before repairing the vehicle