2084-1. Before driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 610, 625)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded af ter heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus auth orized repairer, or any reliable repairer
check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the pr opeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
678Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil................................................... 516
Capacity ................................................. 647
Checking ................................................ 516
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................361
Engine oil maintenance data............. 518
Engine switch .......................................... 219
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 352
Warning light ....................................... 576
ERA-GLONASS. ................................ 496
EV drive mode ....................................... 224
EV indicator ............................................... 79
First-aid kit storage belt .....................488
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit ...................610
Vehicles with run-flat tires ............ 625
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake .........................................................651
Hybrid
transmission......................................650
Washer..................................................... 521
Fog light .................................................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
Switch .......................................................244
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light ........................................... 481
Wattage ................................................. 654
Front personal lights............................ 482
Wattage ................................................. 654
Front position lights ............................. 237
Light switch............................................237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 562
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