2017 Lexus IS300h Owner's Manual

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed to stop the vehicle on an upward slope, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) powerhas dropped because a long period of time has elapsed
after shifting the shift lever to N
A buzzer also sounds.  Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid 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.
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
A buzzer also sounds.
 When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) cannot be charged wi th the shift lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and drive
start control was operated wh ile depressing the acceler-
ator pedal A buzzer also sounds.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system has dete rmined that the driver does
not have their hands on the steering wheel while the steering control function is on
A buzzer also sounds. (For Israel)
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily canceled due to the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system determining that the driver
does not have their hands on the steering wheel while the steering control function is on
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunction A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunctionA 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 SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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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
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5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.  Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporarily due to bad weather
A buzzer also sounds.  Use the dynamic radar cruise control system when
it becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that: • The grille shutter syst em cannot operate; or
• The grille shutter is di rty or covered with ice
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 t he smart entry & start system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur- rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean off the dirt, snow, ice, etc. and drive the vehi- cle with the operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion ( P. 341) satisfied for approximately 10
minutes. If the warning me ssage does not disappear, the sensor may be misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
The operation conditions of the camera sensor (tem- perature, etc.) are not met.
 When the operation conditions of the camera sen-
sor (temperature, etc.) are met, the following sys- tems will become available.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system
•Automatic High Beam
• RSA (Road Sign Assist)
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5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable due to a malfunction in a sensor other than the camera sen-
sor
A buzzer also sounds.  Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system off, wait for a little while, and then
turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system back on.
(If equipped)
Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., are present on the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
The following systems will be temporarily unusable.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
system
•Automatic High Beam • RSA (Road Sign Assist)
 Turn the system off, remove any dirt, rain, condensa-
tion, ice, snow, etc., from the windshield, and then turn the system back on.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-tem)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
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
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