
5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
CAUTION
●EPS
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Cruise control
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
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6-2. Customization
IS350/250_U
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 6 9 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 7 9 )
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 1 5 )
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 6 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff
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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 284
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 394
Parking brake ........................................148
Brake assist ...............................................185
Care Exterior ...................................................368
Interior....................................................... 371
Seat belts ................................................372
Cargo capacity ........................................ 191
Cargo hooks ...........................................347
CD changer ............................................ 227
CD player................................................. 227
Chains......................................................... 195
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition...................109
Booster seats, installation ..................116
Convertible seats, definition ..........109
Convertible seats, installation .........116
Front passenger occupant classification system .......................104
Infant seats, definition ........................109
Infant seats, installation........................116
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........116
Installing CRS with top straps .........119 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................99
Battery precautions ............ 398, 500
Child restraint system ....................... 109
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 63
Installing child restraints..................... 113
Moon roof precautions....................... 81
Power window lock switch .............. 75
Power window precautions .............77
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ....................... 422
Seat belt comfort guide .......................61
Seat belt extender precautions......65
Seat belt precautions .......................... 64
Seat heater precautions..... 337, 340
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Child-protectors ...................................... 44
Cigarette lighter....................................333
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 368
Interior .......................................................371
Seat belts ................................................ 372
Clock .........................................................328
Coat hooks ..............................................345
Compass ..................................................356
Condenser .............................................. 394
Console box ...........................................320
Cooling system Engine overheating............................ 501
Cornering assist sensors .....................179
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IS350/250_U
Parking assist sensors .......................... 179
Parking brake .......................................... 148
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 439
Switch ....................................................... 165
Wattage.................................................. 524
Personal lights Switch ........................................................ 317
Power outlet............................................334
Power windows ........................................ 75
Radiator ....................................................394
Radio ........................................................... 219
RDS ............................................................. 221
Rear sunshade ....................................... 342
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 439
Wattage.................................................. 524
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................................356
Rear window defogger........................ 214
Replacing Electronic key battery........................ 421
Fuses ........................................................ 423
Light bulbs............................................. 439
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 548 Safety Connect ..................................... 360
Scuff lights................................................. 315
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 61
Automatic locking retractor ............62
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 113
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ..................................... 372
Emergency locking retractor.......... 62
How to wear your seat belt ............ 60
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................63
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ......................... 62
Reminder light..................................... 463
Seat belt extenders...............................63
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 61
Seat heaters ................................ 335, 338
Seat ventilators ......................................338
Seating capacity......................................194
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ....................52
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............................. 113
Cleaning .................................................. 371
Driver’s seat position memory .......53
Head restraint .........................................57
Properly sitting in the seat.................. 91
Seat heaters ............................. 335, 338
Ventilated seats.................................. 338
Service reminder indicators .............157P
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IS350/250_U
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 461
Open door .......................................... 463
Seat belt reminder ............................ 463
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 462
Brake assist system .......................... 462
Brake system ......................................... 461
Charging system ............................... 462
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 462
Low fuel level....................................... 463
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 462
Master warning light ........................ 463
Open door ........................................... 463
Pretensioners ...................................... 462
Seat belt reminder light .................. 463
SRS airbags .......................................... 462
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 463
Warning messages AWD system ......................................... 471
Engine oil level .....................................473
Engine oil maintenance...................473
Engine oil pressure........................... 470
Hood ........................................................473
Intuitive parking assist ........... 471, 473
Moon roof..............................................473
Open door ............................................473
Parking brake .......................................473 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................ 477
Steering lock........................................... 471
Tire pressure warning system...................... 471, 473
Trunk ........................................................ 473
Washer fluid ......................................... 473
Washer
Checking .............................................. 399
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 195
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................368
Weight Cargo capacity ...................................... 191
Load limits .............................................. 194
Weight.................................................... 508
Wheels ....................................................... 416
Window glasses ...................................... 75
Window lock switch ............................... 75
Windows Power windows ..................................... 75
Rear window defogger.....................214
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 215
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.........................421
WMA disc ............................................... 234W