2012 Lexus IS220d key

4Maintenance and care
387
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........ 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ......... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 395
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions..................... 398
Hood ................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack .... 402
Engine compartment ........ 404
Tires ................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure ...... 424
Wheels ............................. 426
Air conditioning filter ...... 428
Electronic key battery ...... 431
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 433
Light bulbs ....................... 448

434
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Electronic key battery

435
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Small Phillips-head screwdriver
Lithium battery (CR1632)
Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

436
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250/220d/200d_EE
If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
The operational range is reduced.
Use a CR1632 lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, jewelers, or camera
stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus
dealer can replace the battery for you.
CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the smart entry & start system
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCOR-
RECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.

5When trouble arises
457
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................. 465
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 466
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire)................................. 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........ 497
If the engine will not start 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............ 514
If you lose your keys ........ 515If the electronic key
does not operate
properly.......................... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 521
If your vehicle overheats . 525
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls....... 528
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................... 529
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency...................... 531

482
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 sec-
onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being pres-
ent, or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present. *
Once3
times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

5
483
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Once3
times
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the shift lever in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed (with
the shift lever
out of in P, the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

484
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