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5-1. Essential information
IS350/250_U
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
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 sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 388)
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 immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................206
ABS.............................................................. 185
Air conditioning filter ........................... 418
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ........................ 418
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 99
Airbag warning light ........................ 462
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 ............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 224
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 185
Armrest ...................................................... 341
Ashtrays ....................................................332
Audio input ............................................... 261 Audio system
Antenna................................................... 224
AUX port ................................................ 261
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 266
CD player/changer .......................... 227
iPod ........................................................... 242
MP3/WMA disc................................234
Optimal use ......................................... 259
Portable music player ....................... 261
Radio ......................................................... 219
Steering wheel audio switch.........263
USB memory ...................................... 250
USB port ............................................... 250
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 206
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 167
Automatic light control system.........165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 491
S mode ..................................................... 142
AUX port...................................................261
Auxiliary box .......................................... 325
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 524
Battery Checking............................................... 396
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 195
Bottle holders ......................................... 324
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 266
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