2021 LEXUS IS300 battery

418What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.358)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.358)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.316)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.136)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.100)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P.94)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.97)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.134)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.134)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.99)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.134)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

419What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.360)
Is the battery discharged? ( P.361)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P.139)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.134)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.119)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.136) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.340)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.143)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.337, 346)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.62)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.346)
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle

421Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 238 Warning light ............................................... 339
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 238
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 238
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 147
Adaptive Variable Suspension system238
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 151
Air conditioning filter ...................................315
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................338
Alarm ................................................................... 62 Warning buzzer ......................................... 337
Anchor brackets .......................................42, 51 Antennas (smart acc
ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 99
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 238 Warning light ...............................................339
Approach warning........................................ 197
Armrest............................................................ 270
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 147
Assist grips ..................................................... 270
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 253
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 150
Automatic High Beam ................................. 151
Automatic light control system................149
Automatic transmission ............................. 138 M mode ............................................................. 141
Paddle shift switches .........................140, 141
Snow mode.................................................... 140
Average fuel economy..................................79
Average vehicle speed .................................79
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Battery If the battery is discharged ..................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 338
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 202
Boost gauge...................................................... 80
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 146
Fluid......................................................300, 378
Parking brake ................................................143
Warning light ............................................... 337
Brake assist .................................................... 238
Break-in tips.....................................................125
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 202

422Alphabetical Index
BuzzerHands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 188
C
Card key ............................................................ 88
Care Exterior ...........................................................280
Interior ............................................................. 283
Seat belts........................................................ 283
Wheels and wheel ornaments............280
Cargo capacity...............................................132
Cargo net ....................................................... 268
Center Display ............................................. 250
Chains .............................................................. 244
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Points to remember ...................................... 41
Riding with children ....................................... 41
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................42
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions .................................. 364
Child restraint system..................................42
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions.................................................. 261
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 122
Power window lock switch...................... 119
Power window precautions .................... 119
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................. 317
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................... 41
Trunk precautions ........................................ 96 Child-protectors............................................. 94
Cleaning
Exterior........................................................... 280
Interior .............................................................283
Radar sensor ................................................. 164
Seat belts ........................................................283
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 280
Clock ..................................................71, 72, 270
Coat hooks..................................................... 270
Condenser .....................................................300
Console box ...................................................267
Consumption screen .................................... 83
Cooling system............................................. 298 Engine overheating.................................. 365
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................192
Cup holders ....................................................267
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 394
D
Daytime running light system ...................149
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................255
Rear window ................................................255
Windshield ....................................................255
Differential Front differential oil............. ....................... 377
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 377
Dimensions .................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................133
Display Center Display ........................................... 250
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................192
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 185
Multi-information display .......................... 76
RCTA.................................................................216
Warning message .....................................346

423Alphabetical Index
Distance until next engine oil change .....75
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 287
Door courtesy lights ................................... 263Wattage........................................................... 381
Door lock Doors.................................................................. 92
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 99
Wireless remote control........................... 90
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 95
Door glasses ................................................... 118
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer .......... 93, 94
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 116
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Drive distance ...................................................79
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....79
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 108
Memory recall function ........................... 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control................ 129
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................125
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 236
Procedures ..................................................... 124
Winter drive tips......................................... 243
Driving information display ........................ 78
Driving position memory........................... 108 Memory recall function ........................... 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Driving range ....................................................79
Driving support system information display ...............................................................................81
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control................ 129 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................................192Warning message .................................... 200
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 80
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 238 Warning light .............................................. 340
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function............................100
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 359
Replacing the battery ................................ 316
Emergency flashers .................................... 328
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 337
If a warning light turns on....................... 337
If a warning message is displayed .....346
If the battery is discharged ..................... 361
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 359
If the engine will not start........................357
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................329
If you have a flat tire ..................................349
If you lose your keys ................................ 358
If you think something is wrong..........335
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................328
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 331
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 365
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 136
Compartment..............................................295
Engine switch .................................................134
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336

426Alphabetical Index
KeysBattery-saving function ........................... 100
Electronic key .................................................88
Engine switch................................................. 134
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................359
If you lose your keys................................ 358
Key number plate .........................................88
Keyless entry .......................................... 92, 99
Mechanical key..............................................88
Replacing the battery.................................316
Warning buzzer ............................................ 99
Wireless remote control........................... 90
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation....................................................... 180
Warning messages ................................... 189
Language (multi-information display) ... 82
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 293
Hood lock release lever......................... 293
Internal trunk release lever ...................... 98
Shift lever......................................................... 138
Turn signal lever ........................................... 142
Wiper lever.....................................................154
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 54
Lexus Safety System + 2.5 AHB (Automatic High Beam)............... 151
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 192
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 180
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................170
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......................... 189
License plate lights Light switch .....................................................149
Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Light bulbs Replacing ......................................................... 321 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ............... 151
Front interior lights ....................................263
Front personal lights................................. 264
Headlight switch.......................................... 149
Interior lights .................................................263
Interior lights list ..........................................263
Rear interior lights .....................................263
Rear personal lights .................................. 264
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Trunk lid light................................................... 97
Trunk light ......................................................... 97
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Vanity lights .................................................... 271
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Lock steering column ..................................134
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation .......................................................180
Warning messages.................................... 189
Luggage mats ............................................... 268
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................291
General maintenance ............................. 287
Maintenance data ...................................... 372
Maintenance requirements ................. 286
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 338
Menu icons......................................................... 77
Meter Changing the main meter location...... 74
Clock.............................................................71, 72
Indicators...........................................................68
Instrument panel light control................. 75
Meter control switches ...............................77
Meters................................................................... 71
Multi-information display .......................... 76
Settings............................................................... 82
Warning lights ............................................. 337
Warning message .....................................346
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 258

428Alphabetical Index
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 232Function .......................................................... 232
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................................................... 226Function .......................................................... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................170
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 173
Warning light ............................................... 342
Personal lights............................................... 263
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ..............208
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............... 221 Warning message..................................... 225
Power easy access system ....................... 108
Power outlets .................................................. 271
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 238 Warning light ...............................................340
Power window switch lights .................... 263
Power windows Door lock linked window operation... 119
Jam protection function............................. 118
Operation......................................................... 118
Window lock switch ................................... 119
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................170
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 173
Warning light ............................................... 342
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)...............192
Radiator ...........................................................300
RCTA Function ............................................................ 216
Warning message....................................... 217
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) .........208
RCTA function ............................................... 217
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........... 216
Rear seats .........................................................107 Head restraints ................................................ 111 Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 149
Rear sunshades .............................................272
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 322, 323
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................... 114
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 116
Rear window defogger ............................. 255
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 374
Fuel types ....................................................... 374
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 161
Remote Touch .............................................. 248
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................... 316
Fuses.................................................................. 318
Light bulbs .......................................................321
Tires ..................................................................349
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 286
Rev indicator .....................................................73
Rev peak..............................................................74
Road Sign Assist ........................................... 189
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 189
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 340
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 42
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................283
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 25

432Alphabetical Index
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 119
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........209
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 342
Pre-collision braking.................................. 172
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 342
Seat belt ..........................................................340
Warning lights............................................... 337 ABS .................................................................. 339
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 343
Brake Override System ......................... 339
Brake system ............................................... 337
Charging system .......................................338
Drive-Start Control .................................. 339
Electric power steering ..........................340
High coolant temperature .................... 337
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator 341
Low engine oil pressure.........................338
Low fuel level ...............................................340
LTA indicator .................................................341
Malfunction indicator lamp...................338
Parking brake indicator .......................... 343
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 342
Pre-collision system ................................. 342
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 342
Seat belt reminder light ..........................340
Slip indicator ................................................ 343
SRS....................................................................338
Tire pressure ..................................................341
Warning messages ..................................... 346
Washer Adding ............................................................ 302
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Switch ................................................................154
Washing and waxing..................................280
Weight Cargo capacity............................................. 132
Load limits ....................................................... 132
Weight ............................................................ 372
Wheels ...............................................................313 Size.................................................................... 379 Window lock switch ...................................... 119
Windows
Power windows ............................................. 118
Rear window defogger...........................255
Washer ............................................................ 154
Windshield wipers ........................................154
Winter driving tips....................................... 243
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function..........................100
Locking/Unlocking .....................................90
Replacing the battery ................................ 316
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform