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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne
w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 100)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 1 0 2 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 4 2 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 1 6 0 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 1 1 6 )
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 1 0 6 )
●The function to prevent the electronic ke y from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 111)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
549What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 1 5 9 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 161)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 1 1 4 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 161)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 4 8 9 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 4 9 0 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 4 8 7 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 6 1 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 1 3 7 )
●The auto power off function will be oper ated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 161)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
554Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 441
Wattage ................................................. 509
Battery.......................................................408 Battery checking ............................... 408
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................... 490
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................254
Warning light ...................................... 455
Bluetooth
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Audio system ...................................... 309
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 311
Bottle holders ......................................... 360
Brake Fluid...........................................................407
Parking brake......................................... 172
Warning light ...................................... 455
Brake assist ............................................. 234
Break-in tips.............................................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .........84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 246 Care................................................384, 387
Aluminum wheels ..............................384
Exterior ...................................................384
Interior ..................................................... 387
Seat belts............................................... 388
Cargo capacity ....................................... 156
Cargo hooks ...........................................362
CD player.................................................287
Chains ....................................................... 255
Child restraint system ............................54 Booster seats, definition .................... 55
Booster seats, installation ................. 64
Convertible seats, definition ........... 55
Convertible seats, installation........... 61
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
Infant seats, definition.......................... 55
Infant seats, installation......................... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 59
Installing CRS with seat belts ........... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap......................... 65
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Child safety ................................................ 53Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 409, 493
Child restraint system ......................... 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Installing child restraints.................... 58
Moon roof precautions.................... 143
Power window lock switch .............137
Power window precautions .......... 139
Rear door child-protectors ........... 106
Removed electronic key battery precautions...............428
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 57
Seat heater precautions..................354
Trunk precautions................................. 112
Child-protectors.................................... 106 Cleaning .......................................384, 387
Aluminum wheels ..............................384
Exterior ...................................................384
Interior ..................................................... 387
Seat belts............................................... 388
Clock......................................................... 365
Coat hooks ............................................. 369
Compass ..................................................375
Condenser.............................................. 406
Console box ........................................... 359
Cooling system ..................................... 405 Engine overheating .......................... 494
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 192
Dynamic radar cruise control .......196
Cup holders............................................ 360
Current fuel consumption ....................87
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ...................... 525
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E-mail...........................................................319
Eco drive mode .......................................231
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light ................. 88
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 235Function ..................................................235
Warning light ...................................... 455
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ...................... 115
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 488
Replacing the battery ....................... 427 Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 488
If the engine will not start ...............485
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 487
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................490
If the warning buzzer sounds .................................................455
If the warning light turns on ..........455
If the warning message is displayed ..........................................461
If you have a flat tire .......................... 475
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 453
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 497
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 447
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 448
If your vehicle overheats ................ 494
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560Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
I/M test ..................................................... 396
IdentificationEngine ....................................................... 501
Vehicle ..................................................... 501
Ignition switch (engine switch)......... 159
Illuminated entry system .................... 357
Immobilizer system................................. 69
Indicators .................................................... 78
Initialization Maintenance.......................................... 391
Moon roof ...............................................142
Multi-information display ................. 88
Power windows ................................... 138
Tire pressure warning system..................................412
Initiators (tire pressure warning system).................................. 418
Inside door handle lights ................... 356
Inside rear view mirror .........................132
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights........................................... 357 Wattage ................................................. 509
Intuitive parking assist........................... 214
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 400
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 476
Jack handle .................................................. 476
Jam protection function Moon roof ................................................ 141
Power windows ................................... 138 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start.........103, 109
Wireless remote control.......103, 109
Keys .............................................................. 98 Battery-saving function ..................... 115
Electronic key ......................................... 98
Engine switch ........................................159
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 488
Key number plate ................................. 98
Keyless entry ........................................... 98
Mechanical key...................................... 99
Replacing the battery .......................427
Warning buzzer...................................104
Wireless remote control................... 98
Knee airbags ..............................................36
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio........................................................... 281
Rear personal lights............................. 357 Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear seats ................................................... 121 Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 367 Operation ..............................................367
Reverse operation feature.............367
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................132
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 134 Rear view monitor system .................. 221
Rear window defoggers .................... 350
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity.................................................502
Fuel types...............................................502
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ......................427
Fuses ........................................................ 429
Light bulbs............................................. 432
Tires .......................................................... 475
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 536
Reset the maintenance data .............. 391
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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571Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Washer ...................................................... 182Checking................................................. 410
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................254
Switch........................................................ 182
Washing and waxing........................... 384
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 156
Load limits............................................... 156
Weight.................................................... 500
Wheels ...................................................... 423 Replacing wheels ............................... 423
Size ........................................................... 507
Window glasses ...................................... 137
Window lock switch .............................. 137
Windows .................................................... 137 Power windows ....................................137
Rear window defogger.................. 350
Windshield wiper de-icer .................350
Windshield wipers ................................ 182 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 182
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 184
Winter driving tips................................ 254
Wireless remote control ...................... 98 Battery-Saving Function.................... 115
Locking/Unlocking................. 103, 109
Replacing the battery ....................... 427
WMA disc ............................................... 287 XM
® Satellite Radio ............................. 281
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