2017 Lexus IS300h open hood

5137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

6318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your ve hicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (P. 94)
Open the hood ( P. 513) and fuse
box cover.
Remove the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12-volt
battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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6398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Start the hybrid system and check if “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact an y authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the be lt and fan, which may lead to fingers or
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a mu ffler) getting caught, resulting in serious
injury.
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●Do not loosen the c oolant reservoir caps or
water filler cap while th e hybrid system and
radiator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

679Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Front seats .................................................173
Adjustment .............................................. 173
Cleaning................................................ 506
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving position memory ................. 177
Head restraints..................................... 182
Power easy access system ............. 177
Seat heaters ......................................... 480
Seat position memory ....................... 177
Seat ventilators ................................... 480
Front turn signal lights......................... 233
Replacing light bulbs........................557
Turn signal lever ................................. 233
Wattage..................................................654
Fuel ............................................................. 253
Capacity .................................................646
Fuel gauge.............................................. 105
Information ........................................... 655
Refueling ................................................ 253
Type ..........................................................646
Warning light ....................................... 577
Fuel consumption .................................. 130
Average fuel
economy..........................130, 132, 134
Current fuel
consumption..................130, 132, 134
Fuel filler door ........................................ 253
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .........................255
Refueling ................................................ 253
Fuel gauge ................................................ 105
Fuses ..........................................................552
Gauges ...................................................... 105
Glove box................................................ 485
Glove box light ...................................... 485
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............................. 421
Head restraints ........................................182
Headlight cleaner................................. 245
Headlights ............................................... 237
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 240
Follow me home system................ 238
Light switch............................................237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
Heaters ..................................................... 466
Air conditioning system ................. 466
Heated steering wheel ................... 479
Outside rear view mirrors .............474
Seat heaters..........................................480
Hill-start assist control ........................ 352
High-voltage components ....................81
Hood............................................................513
Open ......................................................... 513
Pop Up Hood ........................................ 55
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683Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
MirrorLink............................................ 451
MMS (Multimedia messaging
service) .................................................. 429
Moon roof ..................................................197
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................................. 198
Jam protection function................... 198
Operation ................................................197
MP3 disc ..................................................396
Multi-information display ...................... 111
Audio system-linked ............................. 111
Drive information .................................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................................. 293
Energy monitor.................................... 128
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ..................283
Navigation system-linked................... 111
Settings....................................................... 119
Warning message.............................. 581
Navigation system*
Odometer ................................................ 105
Oil
Differential oil.........................................651
Engine oil ............................................... 647
Opener
Hood ......................................................... 513
Trunk ............................................................151
Outer foot lights
Location ...................................................481
Replacing light bulbs .......................558
Wattage ................................................. 654
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 189
Adjusting and folding ........................189
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ......... 334
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................................191
Mirror position memory ...................177
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................474
Outside temperature........................... 105
Overheating ........................................... 636N
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*: For vehicles with a 10 .3-inch display, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 513 P. 151 P. 253
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 513P. 652
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
EU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 646
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 652
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 647
Engine oil type P. 647