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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic
air conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
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When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls (IS220d and IS200d)
NOTICE
When restarting the engine
Do not crank the engine before refueling and priming the fuel system. This
may damage the engine and fuel system.
If you run out of fuel and the engine dies:
Refuel your vehicle.
Prime the fuel system by
using the satellite switches.
Push “” or “” to select prim-
ing operation mode. ( )
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
select “ON”. ( )
The priming operation will
start.
Wait for 1 minute and start the engine. (P. 156)
The priming operation will automatically stop when the engine
starts.
If the engine does not start after the above steps performed,
wait for 10 seconds and try step 2 and step 3 again. If the
engine still does not start, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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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 sur-
rounding 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 to 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 pro-
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (vehicles with
an automatic transmission) or 1 or R position (vehicles
with a manual transmission), release the parking brake
and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRC and VSC if these functions are hampering
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase
the effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing
and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
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Press and hold for 3 seconds or
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6-1. Specifications
IS250/220d/200d_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not avail-
able, SAE 5W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become diffi-
cult to start, so SAE 5W-30 or
lower viscosity engine oil is
recommended.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.
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Vehicle specifica-
IS250/220d/200d_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-30 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil viscosity (0W-30 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 30 in 0W-30 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.

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IS250/220d/200d_EE
6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry
& start sys-
tem
(
P. 37)
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) OnOff
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
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*1:Except for Reunion
*2:For Reunion
*3:Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
*
4:This function cannot be customized unless power window operation
using the wireless remote control is enabled.
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 191)
Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
OnOff
Drip prevention func-
tionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention func-
tion operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
(
P. 351)
Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
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
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting