TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 34
For safety drive............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................53
Pop Up Hood .................................55
Safety information for
children.......................................... 58
Child restraint systems ...............59
Installing child restraints ............. 67
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 76
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features............... 77
Hybrid system precautions ........ 81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................86
Double locking system ................ 91
Alarm ................................................. 92
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators .....................................100
Gauges and meters ................... 105
Multi-information display............ 111
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................127
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ..................................................151
Smart entry & start system ...... 157
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 173
Rear seats (foldi ng type) .......... 175
Driving position memory ..........177
Head restraints............................. 182
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 185
Inside rear view mirror.............. 187
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 189
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
491-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●Vehicles with ERA-GLONASS: If the SRS airbags deploy, the system is designed tosend an emergency call* to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), notifying them
of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will
attempt to speak with the occupants to asce rtain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats
the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services.
( P. 496)
*: In some cases, the call cannot be made. (P. 498)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set thresh-
old level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wa ll that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold veloci ty will be considerably higher in the following situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will
activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (S RS side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle
cabin from a direction perpendicular to th e vehicle orientation at an approximate
speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
●The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision.
2044-1. Before driving
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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parkin g brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes peri odically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any au thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, perform the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 646)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving po sture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay re sponse in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the v ehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist
to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way: P. 567
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 226)
2244-2. Driving procedures
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Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, “EV
MODE” will be displayed on the multi- information display. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the gas- oline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
Type A: Except F SPORT models
Type B: F SPORT models
■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be
turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis- play.
●The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.
●The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 0 C (32F) for a long
period of time etc.
●The gasoline engine is warming up.
●The hybrid battery (tra ction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy monitor” display is low. ( P. 128)
●Vehicle speed is high.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.
●The windshield defogger is in use.
EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and only the electr ic motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehi-
cle.
This mode allows you to drive in reside ntial areas early in the morning and late
at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and gas emis-
sions.
Type A Type B
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Driving
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4-4. Refueling
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 646
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicl e has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the specia l nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
6469-1. Specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Engine
Model2AR-FSE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke90.0 98.0 mm (3.54 3.86 in.)
Displacement2494 cm3 (152.2 cu. in.)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conformi ng to European standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output105 kW
Maximum torque300 N•m (30.6 kgf•m, 221.3 ft•lbf)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity32 modules
Overall voltage230.4 V
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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