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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●EPS
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 STAR T STOP” switch about 15 sec-
onds while depr essing 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 ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15 sec-
onds while depr essing 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 your Lexus dealer.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
: If equipped
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles
with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission) or 1 or R position (vehicles with a manual
transmission) and carefully appl y the accelerator to free the
vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 221)
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■Parts removed during the manual closing procedure
Keep any parts removed during the procedure inside the vehicle and take all
removed parts and the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When manually closing the retractable hardtop
Observe the following precautions:
●Stop the vehicle on a flat surface in a safe place.
●Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Ensure that there are no occupants inside the vehicle.
●Do not perform this procedure while there are strong winds blowing.
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
●Be careful not to catch any part of your body or clothing in the moving parts.
●Some parts of this procedure may result in an injury if performed with bare hands.
Protect your hands with gloves or a piece of cloth when performing the proce-
dure.
NOTICE
■After the retractable hardtop has been closed manually
●Drive as slowly as possible. The trunk lid may not be closed securely, causing it to
open due to wind pressure while driving.
●After the procedure is performed, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N, 20.4kgf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350C
IS 250C
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2/
lever travel
*3
Pe d a l t y p e
Lever type7  9 clicks
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 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ..................................................577
Battery Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................538
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 238
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 309
Bluetooth® phone*............................. 328
Brake Fluid ............................................................ 431
Parking brake ........................................ 163
Brake assist ............................................... 219
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior..................................................... 407
Seat belts ...............................................408
Cargo capacity ......................................234
Cargo hooks ............................................381
CD changer* ..........................................270
CD player* ..............................................270
Chains ....................................................... 238 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ...................124
Booster seats, installation ................. 131
Convertible seats, definition ...........124
Convertible seats, installation ......... 131
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 119
Infant seats, definition .........................124
Infant seats, installation ....................... 131
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................129
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 131
Installing CRS with top straps....... 134
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 114
Battery precautions ............. 435, 540
Child restraint system ........................124
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 73
Installing child restraints................... 128
Power window lock switch ..............83
Power window precautions ........... 85
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................ 457
Seat belt guide.......................................... 71
Seat belt extender precautions...... 75
Seat belt precautions .......................... 74
Seat heater precautions.................. 379
Trunk precautions................................. 53
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Odometer ................................................. 166
OilEngine oil ............................................... 426
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 95
Hood ......................................................... 419
Trunk ............................................................. 51
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................. 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Outside temperature display ............ 177
Overheating, Engine ...........................542 Parking assist sensors* ........................ 213
Parking brake .......................................... 163
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Switch.......................................................... 181
Wattage .................................................. 577
PCS ............................................................ 227
Personal lights Switch...................................................... 360
Power outlet............................................ 376
Power windows ........................................ 82
Pre-collision system............................. 227
Radar cruise control ............................. 199
Radiator ..................................................... 431
Radio*........................................................ 262
RDS* .......................................................... 264
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Wattage .................................................. 577
Rear view mirror Compass............................................... 390
Rear window defogger* .................... 257
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 456
Fuses........................................................ 458
Light bulbs ............................................. 475
Tires ........................................................... 518
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................602
Retractable hardtop ...............................86OP
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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