5
When trouble arises
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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
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.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
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.
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 and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 2 1 6 )
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at thefactory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications. Please
contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con- tact your Lexus dealer.
Oil capacity
IS350C
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.) IS250C
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Fluid capacity*
IS350C
8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.) IS250C
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.
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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
Alphabetical index
A/C* .......................................................... 242
ABS.............................................................. 214
Air conditioning filter .......................... 447
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 447
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 242
Airbags Airbag operating conditions......... 108
Airbag precautions for your child...........................................................112
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Front passenger occupant classification system.......................... 117
General airbag precautions ............112
Locations of airbags.......................... 106
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 116
Proper driving posture ............ 104, 112
Side airbag operating conditions............................................ 109
Side airbag precautions .....................112
SRS airbags ........................................... 106
Alarm .......................................................... 100
Antenna* ................................................... 261
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Ashtrays ................................................... 368
Audio input*............................................298 Audio system*
Antenna.................................................... 261
AUX port .............................................. 298
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 303
CD player/changer ..........................264
iPod ...........................................................279
MP3/WMA disc..................................271
Optimal use ......................................... 296
Portable music player ..................... 298
Radio ....................................................... 256
Steering wheel audio switch........300
USB memory .......................................287
USB port ................................................287
Automatic air conditioning system* .................................................. 242
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 179
Automatic light control system......... 176
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .....................151
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 526
S mode ..................................................... 155
AUX port* .............................................. 298
A
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Alphabetical index
Safety connect .......................................387
Scuff lights ................................................353
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt........................ 70
Automatic locking retractor.............72
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 126
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 402
Emergency locking retractor ..........72
How to wear your seat belt............. 70
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................73
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................73
Reminder light ..................................... 493
Seat belt extenders ...............................73
Seat belt guide ......................................... 71
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 72
Seat heaters ............................................. 371
Seat position memory ............................ 65
Seat ventilators ....................................... 371
Seating capacity .................................... 232 Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 55
Adjustment precautions ................... 60
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................ 126
Cleaning .................................................. 401
Driver’s seat position memory ........ 61
Front passenger seat position memory ................................................. 65
Head restraint ......................................... 67
Properly sitting in the seat............... 104
Seat heaters ........................................... 371
Ventilated seats.................................... 371
Service reminder indicators ............. 167
Shift lever Automatic transmission .....................151
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 526
Shift lever light ....................................... 353
Shift lock system.................................... 526
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 374
Side airbags ............................................. 106
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 176S
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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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TachometerTacho indicator...................................... 161
Tachometer ............................................. 161
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Talk switch* ............................................. 326
Telephone switch*................................ 326
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 441
Tire information Glossary................................................. 579
Size ........................................................... 576
Tire identification number ............. 575
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 577
Tires Chains ..................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 431
If you have a flat tire ............................513
Inflation pressure.................................. 441
Inflation pressure sensor................ 432
Information............................................ 573
Replacing .................................................513
Rotating tires .......................................... 431
Run-flat tire............................................ 522
Size ...........................................................563
Snow tires .............................................. 233
Spare tire..................................................513
Tools ............................................................ 513
Total load capacity ............................... 232 Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 238
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing ....................................... 237
TRAC ..........................................................214
Traction control.......................................214
Transmission shift switches...... 153, 155
Trip meter ................................................... 161
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ................................................. 568
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 468
Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ................................................. 568
USB port* ................................................ 287
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 568
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 363
VDIM...........................................................214
Vehicle data recordings ......................... 21
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................214
Vehicle identification number......... 553
Vehicle stability control .......................214
Ventilators ................................................. 371
Voice command switch* ................... 327
VSC .............................................................214T
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