
669What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 154)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 219)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 221)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 157)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 222)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. (P. 629)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 631)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 230)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 222)
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped

670What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 193)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
( P. 221)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 577)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 235)
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 575, 581)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( P. 92)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
• Start the hybrid system.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

672
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 466
Air conditioning filter........................ 547
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................466
S-FLOW mode..................................469
Blower customization ..................... 475
AAC disc ................................................. 396
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 352
Warning light ....................................... 576
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system ....................................................353
Air conditioning filter .......................... 547
Air conditioning system ..................... 466
Air conditioning filter........................ 547
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................466
S-FLOW mode..................................469
Blower customization ..................... 475
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Airbag manual on-off system......... 53
Airbag operating conditions ...........49
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................................. 45
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ..............................................49
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................... 47
General airbag precautions ........... 45
Locations of airbags ............................43
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................................... 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ..............................................49
Side airbag precautions .................... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................49
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 45
SRS airbags ..............................................43
SRS warning light .............................. 576
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 53
Alarm............................................................ 92
Anchor brackets .......................................67
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 157
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673Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......352
Warning light ....................................... 576
Approach warning .............................. 300
Armrest..................................................... 493
ASC (Active Sound Control).......... 236
Assist grips ..............................................495
Audio input .............................................. 375
Audio system ..........................................368
Audio CD player ...............................396
Audio input ........................................... 375
AUX port/
USB port ............................................ 375
Bluetooth® audio .............................. 420
iPod........................................................... 402
Optimal use ......................................... 386
Portable music player......................... 411
Radio ........................................................ 394
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 374
USB memory...................................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 239
Automatic High Beam .......................240
Automatic light control system ...... 237
AUX port ................................................. 375
Average fuel
economy ............................ 130, 132, 134
Average vehicle speed ....................... 130
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 562
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 522
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................................... 631
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 361
Warning light....................................... 575
Battery (traction battery) .......................81
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 334
Blower customization......................... 475
Bluetooth®
Audio system....................................... 420
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......................... 421
Bottle holders......................................... 486
Brake
Fluid ............................................................651
Parking brake ...................................... 235
Regenerative braking.......................... 79
Warning light....................................... 575
Brake assist ............................................ 352
Break-in tips ........................................... 203
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ...... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 334
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 340
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 343
B

676Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Doors .......................................................... 144
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............................. 148
Door lock ................................................. 147
Open door warning buzzer ..........145
Open door warning
light ........................................................ 577
Outside rear view mirrors.............. 189
Rear door child-protector ............ 148
Side windows.........................................193
Drive information..................................... 116
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ................... 577
Driver’s seat position memory .......... 177
Driving ....................................................... 202
Break-in tips .........................................203
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch ..........348
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........... 358
Procedures ........................................... 202
Winter drive tips...................................361
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 293
E-mail ........................................................ 429
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 352
Eco drive mode ..................................... 348
Elapsed time .................................. 130, 134
Electric motor (traction motor) .......... 77
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 352
Warning light....................................... 576
Electronic key ......................................... 138
Battery-saving function ....................158
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 628
Replacing the battery ...................... 549
E

677Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................. 581
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged...........................................631
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................628
If the hybrid system will not
start ........................................................ 626
If the warning buzzer sounds ......575
If the warning light turns on ..........575
If you have a flat tire ............... 610, 625
If you think something
is wrong............................................... 574
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......641
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 567
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 568
If your vehicle overheats ................636
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ...................... 352
Emergency brake signal.................... 353
Emergency flashers ............................. 566
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................. 610
Energy monitor ....................................... 127
Engine ....................................................... 646
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 220
Compartment .......................................515
Engine switch ........................................ 219
Hood ......................................................... 513
How to start the hybrid
system.................................................... 219
Identification number....................... 645
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................................. 219
Overheating ........................................ 636
Power switch ......................................... 219
Engine coolant.........................................519
Capacity................................................. 649
Checking .................................................519
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 361

678Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil................................................... 516
Capacity ................................................. 647
Checking ................................................ 516
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................361
Engine oil maintenance data............. 518
Engine switch .......................................... 219
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 352
Warning light ....................................... 576
ERA-GLONASS. ................................ 496
EV drive mode ....................................... 224
EV indicator ............................................... 79
First-aid kit storage belt .....................488
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit ...................610
Vehicles with run-flat tires ............ 625
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake .........................................................651
Hybrid
transmission......................................650
Washer..................................................... 521
Fog light .................................................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
Switch .......................................................244
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light ........................................... 481
Wattage ................................................. 654
Front personal lights............................ 482
Wattage ................................................. 654
Front position lights ............................. 237
Light switch............................................237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
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684Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Paddle shift switches ...........................228
Parking assist sensors .........................309
Parking brake ......................................... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 265
Warning light ....................................... 577
Personal lights ........................................482
Wattage..................................................654
Pollen removal mode .......................... 474
Pop-up display ..........................................119
Pop Up Hood ............................................ 55
Power control unit .................................... 81
Power control unit coolant ................ 519
Capacity .................................................649
Checking ................................................ 519
Preparing and checking before
winter......................................................361
Power easy access system ................. 177
Power outlet ........................................... 492
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 352
Warning light....................................... 576
Power switch ............................................ 219
Power windows .......................................193
Door lock linked window
operation..............................................195
Jam protection function ................... 194
Operation ............................................... 193
Window lock switch .......................... 193
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 265
Warning light........................................577
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 293
Radiator ......................................................521
Radio.......................................................... 394
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert.............. 334
Rear fog light .......................................... 244
Replacing light bulb ......................... 562
Switch .......................................................244
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ................................... 578
Rear seat .................................................... 175
Fold down the seatback .................. 175
Luggage security system ................ 153
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