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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 50.0 lbf (200 N, 20.4
kgf).
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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6-2. Customization
Door lock 
(
P.  1 9 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
unlocked in one 
step, all doors 
unlocked in two 
steps
All doors 
unlocked in one 
step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function 
(Manual transmissions)
ONOFF
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function 
(Automatic transmissions)
OFFON
Opening driver's door 
unlocks all doors (Manual 
transmissions)
ONOFF
Opening driver's door 
unlocks all doors (Auto-
matic transmissions)
OFFON
Shifting gears to P 
unlocks all doors.ONOFF
Shifting gears to position 
other than P locks all 
doors.
ONOFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting 
     
        
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 170
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 148
AFS (Adaptive front lighting 
system) .................................................... 123
Adaptive front lighting system 
(AFS)........................................................ 123
Air conditioning filter .......................... 299
Air conditioning system (A/C)
Air conditioning filter ....................... 299
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 170
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................340
Curtain shield airbag operating 
conditions.............................................. 64
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 67
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving posture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating 
conditions.............................................. 64
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 186
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 148
Armrest..................................................... 232
Ashtrays .................................................... 225Audio system
Antenna............................................... 186
AUX adapter ...................................... 206
CD player/changer ........................... 189
MP3/WMA disc................................. 195
Optimal use ......................................... 203
Radio ......................................................... 182
Steering wheel audio switch.........207
Automatic air conditioning 
system ......................................................170
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 124
Automatic light control system......... 122
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .....................101
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P....................................367
S mode ..................................................... 103
AUX adapter ......................................... 206
BA (Brake assist) ................................... 148
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 394
Battery
Checking................................................279
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery .................................................. 372
Preparing and checking 
before winter........................................ 161
Bottle holders.......................................... 218
Brake
Fluid ...........................................................278
Parking brake........................................108
Brake assist (BA) ................................... 148A
B 
     
        
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Alphabetical index
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Switch ........................................................ 122
Wattage ................................................. 394
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................ 154
Personal lights
Switch .......................................................... 211
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 174
Power outlet ............................................ 227
Power windows.........................................45
Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 154
Radar cruise control ............................. 133
Radiator.....................................................278
Radio................................................................ 182
RDS (Radio data system)....................183
Rear sunshade....................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Wattage ................................................. 394
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 246
Rear window defogger ........................ 178
Replacing 
Electronic key battery ..................... 302
Fuses ........................................................ 304
Light bulbs .............................................. 319
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ........................................... 414
Scuff lighting........................................... 209
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) ...................................................... 36Child restraint system 
installation............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................255
Emergency Locking Retractor 
(ELR) ....................................................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ............. 34
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................................... 37
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ......................... 36
Reminder light ...................................... 341
Seat belt extenders .............................. 37
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
Seat heaters ................................ 228, 230
Seat position memory ............................. 31
Seat ventilators ......................................230
Seating capacity ..................................... 160
Seats
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................. 254
Driving position memory .................. 28
Front passenger seat position 
memory .................................................... 31
Head restraint ......................................... 33
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 59
Seat adjustment ..................................... 26
Seat adjustment precautions........... 27
Seat heaters ............................. 228, 230
Ventilated seats ..................................230
Service reminder indicators ...............115
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ..................... 101
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 367
Manual transmission ......................... 105
R
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