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Table of Contents
IS300h Identification....................................................................................................................................2
Exterior .........................................................................................................................................................3
Interior...........................................................................................................................................................4
Engine Compartment....................................................................................................................................6
Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions...........................................................................................7
Specifications................................................................................................................................................8
Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation....................................................................................................................9
Vehicle Operation..........................................................................................................................................9
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery......................................................................10
HV Battery Pack..........................................................................................................................................10
Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack...........................................................................................10
HV Battery Pack Recycling......................................................................................................................... 11
Auxiliary Battery..........................................................................................................................................11
High Voltage Safety ....................................................................................................................................12
High Voltage Safety System........................................................................................................................12
High Voltage Safety (Continued)...............................................................................................................13
Service Plug Grip........................................................................................................................................13
Precaution to be observed when dismantling the vehicle........................................................................14
Necessary Items .........................................................................................................................................14
Spills.............................................................................................................................................................15
Dismantling the vehicle..............................................................................................................................16
Removal of HV battery ..............................................................................................................................20
HV Battery Caution Label.........................................................................................................................36