2012 Lexus IS220d brakes

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, before towing.
The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emer-
gency towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard,
surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, such as a commercial towing service, using a
lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be in
good condition. (P. 463)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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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.
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STEP2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing and then
continuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control system is unable
to judge vehicle-to-
vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving
mode to either the nor-
mal or power mode.
• If the windshield wip-
ers are on, turn them
off or set them to
either the intermittent
or the slow mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehi-
cle ahead (in dynamic
radar cruise mode).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(On some IS250
models)
Indicates that the fuel
injectors require main-
tenance.Have your Lexus dealer
replenish the injector
cleaner and reset the
message.
Warning messages in the radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following instances, there is a possibility that the approach warning
will not illuminate even when vehicle-to-vehicle distance is closing.
When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your vehicle’s
speed.
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.
Immediately after the cruise control speed has been set.
At the instant the accelerator is applied.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 435)
Once
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
ACCESSORY
mode with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
(Vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice
to ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
depressing the
clutch pedal.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Automatic transmission
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
Touch the Lexus emblem side
of the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch if any of
the doors is opened and closed
while the key is touched to the
switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within
10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal
and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can
be changed each time the switch is pressed.
(P. 158)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping
the brake pedal depressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning off the engine.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifica-
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Brakes
*1:Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*2:Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6
kgf, 67.4 lbf).
*3:Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4
kgf, 45.0 lbf).
Steering
Pedal clearance *1
IS250
Right-hand drive
Left-hand drive
IS220d and IS200d
Right-hand drive
Left-hand drive
104.0 mm (4.1 in.) Min.
108.0 mm (4.3 in.) Min.
108.0 mm (4.3 in.) Min.
103.0 mm (4.1 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0  2.0 mm (0.04  0.08 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel *2/
lever travel *3
Pedal type
Lever type7  9 clicks
5  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)