2014 Lexus IS250 overheating

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 4 9 4 )

1614-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 0 1
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 116
■Notes for the entry function
P. 117
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 6 9 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning. “Steering Lock active” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

2384-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering
wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input
or stop the vehicle and turn the engine of f. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on
an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●The parking brake is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

3546-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (s leeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

4948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 81) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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555Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
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

558Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 446
Engine ....................................................... 502Accessory mode................................. 160
Compartment....................................... 401
Engine switch ........................................ 159
Hood ....................................................... 399
How to start the engine ................... 159
Identification number ........................ 501
If the engine will not start............... 485
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 159
Overheating .........................................494
Engine coolant....................................... 405 Capacity ................................................ 504
Checking............................................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................254
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........................................................81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 69
Engine oil ................................................. 402 Capacity ................................................ 502
Checking................................................402
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................254
Engine switch .......................................... 159
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 234
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 235 Function ..................................................235
Warning light ...................................... 455
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 First-aid kit storage belt......................362
Flat tire .......................................................475
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 505
Brake....................................................... 506
Washer .....................................................410
Fog lights..................................................... 181 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 434
Switch ......................................................... 181
Wattage ................................................ 509
Footwell light .......................................... 356 Wattage ................................................ 509
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front personal lights ............................357 Wattage ................................................ 509
Front seats ................................................. 120 Adjustment..............................................120
Cleaning................................................. 387
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................. 123
Head restraints ..................................... 127
Power easy access system ............. 124
Seat heaters ..........................................355
Seat position memory ....................... 123
Seat ventilators....................................355F

563Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Odometer ....................................................81
OilEngine oil............................................... 502
Front differential oil........................... 505
Rear differential oil ............................ 505
Opener Hood ....................................................... 399
Trunk ......................................................... 109
Outer foot lights Location ................................................. 356
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 442
Wattage ................................................. 509
Outside rear view mirrors ..................134 Adjusting and folding........................ 134
Blind spot monitor.............................246
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 135
Mirror position memory ...................123
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 350
Outside temperature...............................81
Overheating, Engine .......................... 494 Paddle shift switches............................. 166
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................... 214
Parking brake .......................................... 172
Parking lights ........................................... 173 Light switch............................................. 173
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 442
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 240 Function .................................................. 240
PCS OFF switch .................................. 241
Warning light ....................................... 456
Personal lights ........................................357 Wattage ................................................ 509
Pop-up display ......................................... 88
Power easy access system ................. 124
Power outlet ........................................... 366
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ................................ 235 Warning light .......................................455
Power windows....................................... 137 Door lock linked window operation ...........................139
Jam protection function................... 138
Operation................................................ 137
Window lock switch .......................... 137
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 240 Function .................................................. 240
PCS OFF switch .................................. 241
Warning light ....................................... 456
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