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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250/220d/200d_EE
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if
it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
Low profile tires (models not equipped with 16-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance
will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires.
Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains
* on snowy and/or icy roads and
drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires.
CAUTION
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dan-
gerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Use a towing
dolly under the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: We recommend to use
a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to N.
From the rear
Switch to ACCESSORY mode
so that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in N.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and
clutch pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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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
IS250/220d/200d_EEManual transmission
Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
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 clutch 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 clutch pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Right-hand vehicles
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown
in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your
vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode, then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Cruise control
Cruise control .......................198
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Cup holder .................................359
Curtain shield airbags ................110
Customizable features ...............556
Daytime running light system ...188
Defogger*
Rear window.........................265
Side mirror ............................265
Dimension .................................534
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Satellite switch mode............365
Trip information ...................182
Warning message..................474
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......398
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............351
Wattage .................................552
Door pockets .............................360
Doors
Door lock ....................37, 55, 58
Door windows ........................85
Double locking system .........101
Side mirrors ............................84
Driver's seat belt reminder light 470
Driving
Correct posture .....................108
Procedures ............................142
Driving position memory ............66Electric power steering ............. 224
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ......................... 519
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ........................... 474
If the engine will not start .... 515
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................... 517
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery................................ 524
If the warning buzzer sounds467
If the warning light turns on 467
If you have a flat tire ... 487, 499
If you lose your keys ........... 518
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 531
If you think something is
wrong................................. 465
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................ 519
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...
532
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 534
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ..... 528
Emergency flashers
Switch .................................. 458
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 499
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.