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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engine
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: 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 automatic transmission: Press the engine
switch within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 the 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.
●Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 1 5 0 )
●Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic Transmission
Manual transmission
Clutch
IS350IS250 (2WD)IS250 (AWD)
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill1.9 qt.
(1.8 L, 1.6 lmp.qt.)1.9 qt.
(1.8 L, 1.6 lmp.qt.)3.0 qt.
(2.8 L, 2.5 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscositySAE75W-90
NOTICE
Using manual transmission gear oil other than "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil API GL-5" may cause occurrence of gear noise or other deterioration.
Clutch free play0. 2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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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
420
Alphabetical index
Keys
Electronic key ............................................. 2
Engine switch.......................................... 98
If you lose your keys.........................368
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs
Replacing .................................................319
Wattage.................................................. 394
Lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Fog light switch..................................... 125
Headlights switch ................................ 122
Interior light switch................................ 211
Outer foot lights ................................. 209
Overhead courtesy light................209
Personal light switch ............................211
Replacing light bulbs..........................319
Scuff lighting .........................................209
Shift lever lighting .............................. 209
Turn signal lever ................................... 107
Vanity lights .......................................... 220
Wattage.................................................. 394
Load capacity .......................................... 160
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 263
General maintenance ..................... 259
Maintenance data............................. 380
Maintenance requirements .......... 257
Manual transmission............................. 105Meter
Instrument panel light control .........110
Meters.......................................................109
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 42
Side mirror heater............................... 178
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 220
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc........................................................ 195
Multi-information display........................118
Odometer ................................................ 109
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 272
Opener
Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ....................................................... 266
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 119
Overhead console .................................215
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Overheating, Engine..............................375
Parking assist sensors........................... 142
Parking brake.......................................... 108K
L
M
O
P
421
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
S
422
Alphabetical index
Shift lever lighting .................................209
Shift lock system .................................... 367
Shopping bag hooks............................238
Side airbags................................................. 61
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................ 122
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 43
Driving position memory.................. 28
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 98
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 293
Spare tire................................................358
Spark plug ............................................... 385
Specifications ........................................ 380
Speedometer
Speed indicator ................................... 109
Speedometer........................................ 109
Steering wheel
Audio switches ................................... 207
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature....................................... 213
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377
Sun visors .................................................. 219
Sunshade
Rear .......................................................... 233
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch
ECT switch .............................................102
Engine switch.......................................... 98
ETCS switch.......................................... 105Fog light switch .................................... 125
Light switches.........................................122
Power door lock switch...................... 19
Power window switch ........................45
Satellite switches................................. 222
Transmission shift switches ............ 103
Window lock switch ............................45
Wipers and washer switch............. 126
Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................109
Tachometer............................................ 109
Tail lights
Switch .........................................................122
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 293
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 403
Size ........................................................... 400
Tire identification number ............. 399
Uniform tire quality grading........... 401
Tires
Chains......................................................... 161
Checking............................................... 283
If you have a flat tire ......................... 358
Inflation pressure ................................293
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 284
Information ........................................... 398
Replacing .............................................. 358
Rotating tires........................................ 283
Size ........................................................... 389
Snow tires.................................................. 161
Tools...........................................................358
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