2023 LEXUS IS300 brake

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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to the
shift lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parkin g brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Activated” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
● When the shift lever is moved out of P,
the parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light will turn
off.
● When the shift lever is moved into P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, M or N with the
system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or M
to allow smooth start off.
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What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)Brake system
warning light
(red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure
warning light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning light(Blinking
and then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning light
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
(Canada)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(red or
yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning lightSlip indicator
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Follow the correction procedures.
Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning
light
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
light
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Illuminates without
blinking)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(orange)
LTA indicator
(flashes)
(Canada)
Stop and check.
High coolant temperature
warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorRCTA OFF indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(flashes)
Slip indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorVSC OFF indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
PCS warning light(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
Cruise control indicator(Canada)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicatorBrake hold operated indicator
*2
LTA indicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicatorsSnow mode indicator
BSM OFF indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization sett ing, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check th at is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replac e the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.

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Make sure that the correct operating procedur es have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. ( P.15)
If the engine doesn’t start
Brake pedal
If the engine still does no t start, see the “OWNER’S MA NUAL” for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.