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Follow the correction procedures.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. After taking the spec ified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed.
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Make sure that all of the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that hood is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the hood.
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(Flashing and then con-tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode to either the normal or
power mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 4 0 3 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Vehicles with an auto-matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area).
• Shift the shift lever to P.
•Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 3 4 )
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U
Engine
Fuel
IS250IS350
Model4GR-FSE2GR-FSE
Ty p e6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.27 × 3.03 in.
(83.0 × 77.0 mm)3.70 × 3.27 in.
(94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement 152.5 cu.in.
(2500 cm3)
210.9 cu.in.
(3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 6 9 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 9 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
→P. 3 2 9 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 4 7 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff
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Multi-information display (→P. 1 6 0 )
CountryAvailable languages
CanadaEnglish and French
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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
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
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................220
ABS.............................................................. 196
AFS .............................................................. 166
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 166
Air conditioning filter ........................... 431
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ......................... 431
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 220
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 99
Airbag warning light .........................472
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 96
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 104
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 93
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ............... 91, 99
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 96
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
SRS airbags ............................................. 93
Alarm ........................................................... 88
Antenna ....................................................238
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 196
Armrest .....................................................354
Ashtrays ....................................................345
Audio input .............................................. 275 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 238
AUX adapter .......................................275
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 280
CD player/changer ........................... 241
iPod
®...................................................... 256
MP3/WMA disc............................... 248
Optimal use .......................................... 273
Portable music player ......................275
Radio ........................................................233
Steering wheel audio switch......... 277
USB memory .......................................264
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 220
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 167
Automatic light control system.........165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
S mode ..................................................... 142
AUX adapter ......................................... 275
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 533
Battery Checking................................................. 410
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................509
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 210
Bottle holders .........................................338
Bluetooth
® audio .................................280
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 298
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