Page 142 of 692

1423-1. Key information
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio
systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre- quency therapy equipment.
■Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appliances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the
electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, including the
card key, to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Page 159 of 692

1593-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Operation of each component
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak ra dio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless re mote control and immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 628)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that gene rates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
Page 209 of 692

2094-1. Before driving
4
Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and lugg age in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel •On the dashboard
• In front of the Lexus Display Audio screen (if equipped) or 10.3-inch display (if
equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
Page 220 of 692
2204-2. Driving procedures
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake ( P. 235), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meters.
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meters.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system,
the power switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
Page 285 of 692

2854-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
■Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily canceled. However, when the operation co nditions are met again, operation of the function is auto-
matically restored. ( P. 284)
■Steering control function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane depart ure situation, road conditions, etc., the
driver may not feel the function is operat ing or the function may not operate at all.
■Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc.
Also, it may be difficult to feel steering wheel vibrations due to the road conditions, etc.
■Hands off steering wheel alert
Except for Israel: When the system determines that the driver has removed the hands
from the steering wheel while the steering co ntrol function is operating, a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information display.
If the driver continues to keep the hands off of the steering wheel, the buzzer sounds, a
warning message is displayed and the function is temporarily canceled. This alert also
operates in the same way when the vehicle is driven with the steering wheel lightly gripped. However, depending on the road co nditions, etc., the function may not cancel.
For Israel: When the system determines that the driver has removed the hands from the
steering wheel while the steering control func tion is operating, a warning message is dis- played on the multi-informatio n display and the buzzer sounds.
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road
The LDA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines could not be recognized.
Page 310 of 692
3104-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following displays inform the driver of
the position and distance to the obstacle.
■Multi-information display
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
■Lexus Display Audio screen
Lexus parking assist-sensor
When the vehicle is moving forward.
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The screen can be set so that the graphic
is not displayed. ( P. 314)
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
Lexus parking assist-sensor
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
(if equipped)
When the vehicle is moving back- ward.
A simplified image is displayed on
the upper part of the screen when an obstacle is detected.
Display
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
Page 313 of 692

3134-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
*1: The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations. (P. 310)
*2: Multi-information display
*3: Audio system screen
■Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.
●The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the obstacle, the
buzzer sounds continuously:
• Front center sensors: Appr oximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 35 cm (1.1 ft.)
●When 2 or more obstacles are detect ed simultaneously, the buzzer system
responds to the nearest obstacle. If on e or both come within the above dis-
tances, the beep will repeat a lo ng tone, followed by fast beeps.
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
The diagram shows the detection range
of the sensors. Note that the sensors
cannot detect obstacles that are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object etc.
Detection range of the sensors
1
2
3
4
Page 314 of 692
3144-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
You can change the buzzer sounds volume and the screen operating conditions
when the power switch is in ON mode.
Press the “MENU” button on the Le xus Display Audio controller/Remote
Touch, and then select on the screen.
Select “Vehicle”, and then select “LEXUS park assist” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
The buzzer sounds volume can be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for Le xus parking assist-sensor display.
Both the front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.
Setting up Lexus parking assist-sensor
1
2
3
Lexus Display Audio screen10.3-inch display
1
2
3