2014 Lexus IS250 power steering

4728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (→P. 4 9 7 , 5 0 8 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains.
The towing eyelet, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.

4778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(→P. 2 7 1 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system is dis-
abled. (→P. 2 7 2 )
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. (→P. 2 6 7 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
(→P. 4 9 0 )
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is operating.
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system
→Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
*3: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
sengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds
after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
■Passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on a passenger seat, the 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 warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty.
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp
will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that the tire infla-
tion pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes (if equipped)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire (if equipped)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly (if
equipped)
→P. 4 3 1

4808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute (if
equipped)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■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 oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
XVehicles with a compact spare tire
●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 adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
XVehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●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 adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●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.

572Alphabetical index
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E-mail .........................................................353
Eco drive mode ..................................... 263
Eco Driving Indicator ........................... 104
Eco Driving Indicator Light ............... 102
Elapsed time ..............................................101
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........ 265
Function ..................................................265
Warning light ....................................... 477
Electronic key............................................ 112
Battery-saving function...................... 131
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 524
Replacing the battery....................... 442
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 524
If the engine will not start .................521
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 523
If the vehicle battery is
discharged......................................... 527
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 476
If the warning light turns on .......... 476
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 482
If you have a flat tire ............. 496, 507
If you think something
is wrong............................................... 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 467
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 468
If your vehicle overheats ................. 531Emergency brake signal.................... 266
Emergency flashers ............................. 466
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 507
Engine ....................................................... 540
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 193
Compartment ....................................... 417
Engine switch ........................................ 192
Hood ......................................................... 415
How to start the engine ................... 192
Identification number....................... 539
If the engine will not start ................. 521
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 192
Overheating .......................................... 531
Engine coolant......................................... 421
Capacity................................................. 543
Checking ................................................. 421
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 288
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 95
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil .................................................. 418
Capacity................................................... 541
Checking ................................................. 418
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 288
Engine switch ...........................................192
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 265
Function.................................................. 265
Warning light........................................ 477
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578Alphabetical index
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Navigation system*
Needle ....................................................... 102
Odometer................................................... 95
Oil
Differential oil .......................................545
Engine oil .................................................541
Opener
Hood ..........................................................415
Trunk ..........................................................125
Outer foot lights
Location................................................. 389
Replacing light bulbs........................ 457
Wattage................................................. 548
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 163
Adjusting and folding.........................163
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).......... 278
Linked mirror function
when reversing................................. 165
Mirror position memory.................... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................................... 382
Outside temperature ............................. 95
Overheating ............................................ 531Paddle shift switches .............................199
Parking assist sensors..........................247
Parking brake......................................... 205
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system).............. 271
Function.................................................... 271
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Warning light........................................ 477
Personal lights........................................ 390
Wattage ................................................. 548
Pollen removal mode.......................... 382
Pop-up display.........................................102
Pop Up Hood............................................ 54
Power easy access system .................. 151
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 265
Warning light........................................ 477
Power windows ....................................... 167
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................. 169
Jam protection function ...................168
Operation ............................................... 167
Window lock switch .......................... 167
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ...... 271
Function.................................................... 271
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Warning light........................................ 477
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Speedometer ............................................ 95
Speed indicator ...................................... 102
Sport mode.............................................. 263
Steering lock ............................................ 194
Column lock release..........................194
Steering wheel ........................................ 159
Adjustment............................................. 159
Audio switches................................... 300
Heated steering wheel.................... 387
Power easy access system .............. 151
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 151
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 266
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Storage feature....................................... 391
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........534
Sun visors ................................................ 398
Sun shade
Rear ......................................................... 400
Roof ..............................................................171 switch settings ..................................102
Switches
Audio remote control
switches ..............................................300
Automatic High Beam switch..... 209
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................................... 278
Cruise control switch ...........225, 229
Door lock switches............................... 121
Driving mode select switch.......... 263
Driving position memory
switches ..................................................151
Emergency flashers switch........... 466
Engine switch ........................................ 192
Fog light switch..................................... 213
Heated steering wheel switch .... 387
Ignition switch ....................................... 192
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................................... 247
Light switch........................................... 206
Meter control switches...................... 101
Moon roof switches ........................... 170
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 163
Paddle shift switches.......................... 199
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Power door lock switch..................... 121

583Alphabetical index
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Power window switches ..................167
Rear sunshade switch..................... 400
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................382
Seat heater switches ....................... 388
Seat ventilator switches ................. 388
Snow mode switch ............................ 198
Talk switch .............................................356
Telephone switches..........................356
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................................... 159
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................................... 429
Trunk opener switch ..........................125
Trunk opener main switch ..............126
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ................................................... 232
VSC OFF switch ............................... 267
Window lock switch........................... 167
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch....................................................383
Windshield wipers
and washer switch ...........................215Tachometer ............................................... 95
Tail lights................................................... 206
Light switch........................................... 206
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 461
Talk switch ............................................... 356
Telephone switches ............................. 356
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 83
Double locking system...................... 82
Engine immobilizer system .............. 77
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 86
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 436
Maintenance data ............................. 546
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................................... 428
Warning light....................................... 478T