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7Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................502
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................506
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................509
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................... 511
Hood ................................................ 513
Positioning a floo r jack ............. 514
Engine compartment ................ 515
12-volt battery ............................. 522
Tires ................................................. 525
Replacing the tire....................... 537
Tire inflation pressure .............. 543
Wheels ........................................... 545
Air conditioning filter ............... 547
Electronic key battery.............. 549
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 552
Light bulbs..................................... 556
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5037-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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■When using a car wash (vehicles with entry function)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system.
( P. 158)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use stro ng or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving a long
distance in hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from th e front side windows regularly. • Do not allow dirt and dust to accumula te on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows. • Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact any authorized Lexus retail er or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Maintenance and care
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The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the 12-volt battery are as fol-
lows:
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produc es hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charge r is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible immedi- ately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The hybrid sys- tem may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the hybrid system will
operate normally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it was in before the 12-volt
battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the power switch before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to the 12-volt battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start ev en after multiple attempts at all the methods above, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Caution symbols
No smoking, no naked flames, no sparks12-volt battery acid
Shield eyesNote operating instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas
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Maintenance and care
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●Flathead screwdriver
●Small flathead screwdriver
●Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the
tip of the screwdriver with tape.
Remove the battery cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the
tip of the screwdriver with tape.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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5507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any author ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, local elec trical appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at your Lexus dealer. Your Lexus dealer can replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless re mote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■Certification for the key battery
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashe rs ..................566
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency................................. 567
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .....................................568
If you think something is
wrong ........................................... 574
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 575
If a warning message is
displayed ..................................... 581
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ..................................... 610
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with run-flat
tires).............................................. 625
If the hybrid sy stem will not
start ............................................... 626
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 628
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .................................. 631
If your vehicle overheats ......... 636
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ...............................................641
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6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)
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6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 629)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 86)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( P. 627)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 631)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 522)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perfor m the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( P. 219)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.