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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engineFor vehicles with an automatic tr ansmission: Put the shift lever in P
and apply the brakes.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Depress the clutch
pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to
the engine switch (within 0.4 in.
[10 mm]). Make sure that the but-
ton side of the key is facing away
from the engine switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
key with the depleted battery if any
of the doors will be opened and
closed while this operation.
For vehicles with an automati c transmission: Press the engine
switch within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
For vehicles with a manual tra nsmission: Press the engine switch
within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the clutch
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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When trouble arises
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
● Stop the engine. Set th e parking brake and put the selector lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with
a manual transmission).
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● For 2WD vehicles only: Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 146)
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 50 kgf (490 N, 110lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,67.4 lbf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 20.4 kgf (200 N,50.0 lbf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350
IS 250
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 0.08 in. (1.0 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2/
lever travel *3
Pedal type
Lever type7 9 clicks
4
6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
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Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 166
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 144
AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) ......................................................119
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)..........................................................119
Air conditioning filter ..........................295
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................166
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 334
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 67
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving po sture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 182
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 144
Armrest .....................................................228
Ashtrays ..................................................... 221
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 182
AUX adapter....................................... 202 CD player/changer ...........................185
MP3/WMA disc................................... 191
Optimal use ........................................... 199
Radio ......................................................... 178
Steering wheel audio switch........ 203
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................166
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 120
Automatic light control system.......... 118
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 97
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 361
S mode .......................................................99
AUX adapter ......................................... 202
BA (Brake assist) ....................................144
Back-up lights Wattage .................................................388
Battery Checking................................................275
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................. 366
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Bottle holders...........................................213
Brake Fluid ........................................................... 274
Parking brake........................................ 104
Brake assist (BA) ....................................144
Care Exterior ................................................... 248
Interior..................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251A
B
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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....335
Driving Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 144
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................361
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................366
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 333
If the warning light turns on .......... 333
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................338
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
If you lose your keys......................... 362
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 329
If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 322
If your vehicle overheats ................369
Engine Compartment ..................................... 265 Engine switch ..........................................94
Hood ........................................................262
How to start the engine .....................94
Identification number .......................375
If the engine will not start ............... 360
Overheating ........................................ 369
Engine compartment cover ............. 267
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................379
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 378
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 271
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........144
Event data recorder ..............................331
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 234
Floor mat .................................................. 233
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 274
Washer....................................................278
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
Foot well lighting................................... 205
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
E
F
412
Alphabetical index
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................. 314
Wattage................................................. 388
Lights Door courtesy lights.........................205
Fog light switch .......................................121
Headlights switch ................................. 118
Interior light switch ............................ 207
Outer foot lights .................................205
Overhead courtesy light................205
Personal light switch ........................ 207
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 314
Scuff lighting .........................................205
Shift lever lighting ..............................205
Turn signal lever .................................. 103
Vanity lights ............................................ 216
Wattage................................................. 388
Load capacity .......................................... 155
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 259
General maintenance ..................... 255
Maintenance data.............................. 374
Maintenance requirements .......... 253
Manual transmission...............................101
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 106
Meters ...................................................... 105
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........................42
Side mirror heater ............................... 174
Side mirrors ............................................. 43 Vanity mirrors ....................................... 216
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc .......................................................... 191
Multi-information display ........................ 114
Odometer ................................................ 105
Oil Engine oil............................................... 268
Opener Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ........................................................262
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................. 205
Wattage .................................................388
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 115
Overhead console .................................. 211
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 205
Wattage .................................................388
Overheating, Engine ............................. 369
Parking assist sensors.......................... 138
Parking brake.......................................... 104
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch ..........................................................118
Wattage .................................................388
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................149
Personal lights Switch .......................................................207
Micro dust and pollen removal mode ........................................................170
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