2013 LEXUS IS250C power steering

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light
When the voltage is low or drops, the electric power steering system warning light
may come on.
■Front passenger detection se nsor and passenger seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound,
even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pressing the
satellite switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the open retractable hardtop warning buzzer sounds
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and open or close the retractable hard-
top fully.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Vehicles with run-flat tires
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with standard tires
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
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.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing and
holding the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), 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 Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
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 excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up 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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 528
If the engine will not start ............... 524
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................. 540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 526
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 491
If the warning light turns on ............ 491
If you have a flat tire .......................... 513
If you lose your keys .........................527
If you think something is wrong................................................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........550
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats................ 536
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Compartment....................................... 416
Engine switch .........................................147
Hood ......................................................... 413
How to start the engine ....................147
Identification number ...................... 553
If the engine will not start................524
Ignition switch ........................................147
Overheating ........................................ 536
Engine compartment cover .............. 418
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 559
Checking ............................................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking ...............................................420
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
EPS .............................................................. 214
Event data recorder ............................... 22E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
Side mirrorAdjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function ..........................................32
Starting the engine.............................. 147
“SOS” button ......................................... 387
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 441
Storage location................................... 513
Spark plug ............................................... 560
Specifications......................................... 552
Speedometer Speed indicator ......................................161
Speedometer ..........................................161
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................76
Audio switches ...................................300
Steering wheel positionmemory ................................................... 61
Storage feature ..................................... 355 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch All window control switch ................ 82
ECT switch............................................. 152
Emergency flasher switch .............482
Engine switch .........................................147
Fog light switch ....................................180
Hazard light switch ...........................482
Ignition switch ........................................147
Light switches ........................................176
Power door lock switch .................... 47
Power window switch ........................ 82
Roof switch...............................................86
Satellite switches................................ 365
Transmission shift switches ..................................... 153, 155
VSC off switch ......................................216
Window lock switch............................83
Wiper and washer switch............... 182

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 491
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 492
Brake assist system .......................... 492
Brake system ......................................... 491
Charging system ................................. 491
Electric power steering systemwarning light ..................................... 492
Low fuel level....................................... 493
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 492
Master warning light ........................ 493
Open door ........................................... 493
Pre-collision system ......................... 492
Pretensioners ...................................... 492
Seat belt reminder light .................. 493
SRS airbags .......................................... 492
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 493
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 501, 503
Engine oil level ....................................503
Engine oil maintenance..................503
Engine oil pressure.......................... 500
Hood .......................................................503
Intuitive parking assist .......... 501, 503
Open door ...........................................503
Parking brake ......................................503
Pre-collision system .............. 501, 503
Retractable hardtop .............. 501, 503 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 510
Steering lock.......................................... 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
Washer Checking .............................................. 430
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Switch........................................................ 182
Washing and waxing ...........................396
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 229
Load limits ............................................. 232
Weight.....................................................552
Wheels ...................................................... 445
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger.................... 251
Washer .................................................... 182
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 252
Windshield wipers................................. 182
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................449
WMA disc* ...............................................271W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.