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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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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.
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 shift 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
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 apply the accelerator to free the
vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (→ P. 2 0 6 )
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■Parts removed during the manual closing procedure
Keep any parts removed during the procedure inside the vehicle and take all
removed parts and the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When manually closing the retractable hardtop
Observe the following precautions:
●Stop the vehicle on a flat surface in a safe place.
●Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Ensure that there are no occupants inside the vehicle.
●Do not perform this procedure while there are strong winds blowing.
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
●Be careful not to catch any part of your body or clothing in the moving parts.
●Some parts of this procedure may result in an injury if performed with bare hands.
Protect your hands with gloves or a piece of cloth when performing the proce-
dure.
NOTICE
■After the retractable hardtop has been closed manually
●Drive as slowly as possible. The trunk lid may not be closed securely, causing it to
open due to wind pressure while driving.
●After the procedure is performed, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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 350C
IS 250C
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
Pe d a l t y p e
Lever type7  9 clicks
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 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 541
Battery Checking ............................................... 402
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................506
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Bluetooth
® audio ................................ 289
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 307
Brake Fluid ..........................................................400
Parking brake ........................................ 157
Brake assist ............................................. 204
Care
Exterior ....................................................374
Interior......................................................377
Seat belts ............................................... 378
Cargo capacity ....................................... 216
Cargo hooks .......................................... 359
CD changer ........................................... 250
CD player................................................ 250
Chains....................................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................116
Booster seats, installation ................ 123
Convertible seats, definition ............116
Convertible seats, installation ....... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................111
Infant seats, definition ..........................116
Infant seats, installation...................... 123
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 123 Installing CRS with top straps........126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 106
Battery precautions ............ 404, 508
Child restraint system ......................... 116
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints................... 120
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................426
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..................357
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Cigarette lighter....................................353
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 374
Interior ..................................................... 377
Seat belts ................................................378
Clock .........................................................348
Compass ..................................................368
Condenser ............................................. 400
Console box ............................................ 341
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 509
Cornering assist sensors .................... 198
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 198
Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 444
Switch ........................................................ 173
Wattage....................................................541
PCS ............................................................. 212
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 339
Power outlet............................................354
Power windows ........................................ 78
Pre-collision system.............................. 212
Radar cruise control ............................. 187
Radiator ................................................... 400
Radio .......................................................... 242
RDS ............................................................ 244
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 444
Wattage....................................................541
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................................368
Rear window defogger.......................238
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 425
Fuses .........................................................427
Light bulbs............................................. 444
Tires ..........................................................486
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................564
Retractable hardtop ................................ 81 Scuff lights................................................ 338
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 65
Automatic locking retractor ............67
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 378
Emergency locking retractor.......... 67
How to wear your seat belt ............ 65
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 68
Reminder light..................................... 465
Seat belt extenders.............................. 68
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters ............................................ 355
Seat position memory............................ 60
Seat ventilators ...................................... 355
Seating capacity......................................219
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ................... 55
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 120
Cleaning ................................................. 377
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 56
Front passenger seat position
memory ................................................. 60
Head restraint ......................................... 62
Properly sitting in the seat................ 98
Seat heaters ......................................... 355
Ventilated seats.................................. 355
Service reminder indicators .............165P
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 463
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 465
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................473, 475
Engine oil level .................................... 475
Engine oil maintenance.................. 475
Engine oil pressure............................472
Hood ....................................................... 475
Intuitive parking assist ..........473, 475
Open door ........................................... 475
Parking brake ...................................... 475
Pre-collision system ..............473, 475
Retractable hardtop ..............473, 475 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................482
Steering lock......................................... 473
Tire pressure warning system.................... 473, 475
Trunk ........................................................475
Washer fluid ......................................... 475
Washer
Checking .............................................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch......................................................... 177
Washing and waxing ........................... 374
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................526
Wheels ......................................................420
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer ..................................................... 177
Windshield wipers.................................. 177
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................425
WMA disc ............................................... 257W