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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 1 2 6 )
To start the engine: Press th e “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzz er sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
Manual transmission Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
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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.
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 shift the selector
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission) or 1 or R position (vehicles with a manual
transmission) and carefully appl y the accelerator to free the
vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 8 8 )
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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) 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 45.0 lbf (200 N, 20.4kgf).
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
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 6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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6-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup 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 equipp ed, air conditioning and
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Vehicle specifications
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
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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 210
ABS.............................................................. 186
AFS .............................................................. 157
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 157
Air conditioning filter .......................... 342
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 342
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................210
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 86
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 90
Airbag warning light ........................384
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 87
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 90
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 95
General airbag precautions ........... 90
Locations of airbags............................ 84
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 94
Proper driving posture ............. 82, 90
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 87
Side airbag precautions .................... 90
SRS airbags ............................................. 84
Alarm ............................................................ 79
Antenna .................................................... 226
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 186
Armrest ..................................................... 272
Ashtrays ....................................................263
Audio input .............................................. 244 Audio system
Antenna...................................................226
Audio input ............................................244
AUX adapter .......................................244
CD player/changer ..........................229
MP3/WMA disc............................... 235
Optimal use ........................................... 241
Portable music player ......................244
Radio ........................................................ 222
Steering wheel audio switch........ 245
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 210
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 158
Automatic light control system.........156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 415
S mode ..................................................... 134
AUX adapter ......................................... 244
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 445
Battery Checking................................................. 321
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................... 421
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 200
Bottle holders......................................... 256
Brake Fluid ............................................................ 319
Parking brake........................................ 140
Brake assist .............................................. 186A
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Engine compartment cover............... 312
Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 435
Checking ................................................. 317
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................200
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 142
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 434
Checking ................................................. 313
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................200
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 316
EPS...............................................................186
Event data recorder..............................381
First-aid kit storage belt......................278
Floor mat................................................... 277
Fluid Brake ......................................................... 319
Washer ................................................... 324
Fog lights Switch ........................................................159
Wattage ................................................. 445
Foot well lighting ................................... 247
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................159
Wattage ................................................. 445 Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 95
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light..................................... 385
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 46
Driving position memory ..................48
Seat position memory ........................ 52
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 139
Wattage ..................................................445
Fuel Capacity .................................................433
Fuel gauge...............................................142
Fuel pump shut off system............ 380
Gas station information ................. 488
Information ............................................446
Refueling.................................................... 74
Fuel door ..................................................... 74
Fuel filler door ........................................... 74
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 380
Fuses .......................................................... 347
Garage door opener ........................... 281
Gas station information..................... 488
Gauges ...................................................... 142
Glove box ................................................. 251
Glove box light ...................................... 252
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