2011 Lexus IS220d start

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................. 465
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 466
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire)................................. 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........ 497
If the engine will not start 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............ 514
If you lose your keys ........ 515If the electronic key
does not operate
properly.......................... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 521
If your vehicle overheats . 525
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls....... 528
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................... 529
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency...................... 531

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EETowing eyelets
Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode
or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must not be OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Using a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by
a flat bed truck, it should be
tied down at the locations
shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Fuel pump shut off system (IS250 only)
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system
is activated.
Turn “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode or OFF.
Restart the engine.
STEP1
STEP2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system.
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operat-
ing.
(P. 230)
• The light will flash when the pre-crash braking is dis-
abled. (P. 231)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 477)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The VSC system;
•The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
Fuel filter warning light (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
Indicates that the amount of accumulated water in the
fuel filter has reached the specified level.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Indicates that the trunk
is not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not
fully closed (with the
vehicle having reached
a speed of 5 km/h [3
mph]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver's
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed of
5 km/h [3 mph]).
Release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 sec-
onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being pres-
ent, or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present. *
Once3
times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Once3
times
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(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.
Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed (with
the shift lever
out of in P, the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure