2017 Lexus IS300h engine

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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.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure 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.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or • The electronically controlled brake 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.
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
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 the Pop Up Hood 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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5968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may ap pear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be disp layed when driving under
severe operating conditions. (For example, when driv-
ing up a long steep hill.) A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. (P. 636)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or • The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped); or
• The LED headlight 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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5988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
3 C (37F) or lower A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated  Turn the TRC on. (P. 354)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
 Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been reset.)
 Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing the
engine oil, the message should be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automa tic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.  Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
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6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
The power switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position
other than P.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the power switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P, the shift lever
has been shifted to P.  Turn the power switch off.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
 Next time when starting the hybrid system, increase the
engine speed slightly and main-
tain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery.
Con-
tinuous
Indicates that the hybrid system was
stopped in an emergency while driv- ing
 To restart the hybrid system,
shift the shift lever to N and turn the power switch to ON mode.*
Once
Indicates that the power switch has
been pressed while driving  Except when emergency stop-
ping of the vehicle is needed,
immediately release the power switch.
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*: The hybrid system may not be restarted depending on the vehicle condition.
■Warning messages
 P. 603
■Warning buzzer
 P. 579
Once
An attempt was made to start the
engine with the shift lever in an
incorrect position.  Shift the shift lever to P and start
the engine.
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6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
Connect the jumper cables accordin g to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the exclusive jump starting ter-
minal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the
second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, station-
ary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting terminal
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of yo ur vehicle with the power switch off.
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When trouble arises
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Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system
of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator does not come
on, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repair er, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical componen ts when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period , such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery w ill discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or repl acing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start
system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the system will retu rn to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-vol t battery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis- charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
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