2014 Lexus IS250 window

3897-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline oracidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, su ch as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 2 0 8 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window cl ean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

4167-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility th at generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
If tire position information is not correctl y displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be
extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initialization af ter adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carry ing out initialization or tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the engine swit ch off during initialization, it is not neces-
sary to press the reset switch again as init ialization will restart automatically when the
engine switch has been turned to IG NITION ON mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are co ld, and conduct initial-
ization again.

4668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too highA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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4678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s
door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlig ht leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped)
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the tire in flation pressure is low
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
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4888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (P. 99) in
order to perform the following oper-
ations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
*
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( P.
116) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the
smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control can-
not be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the engine
can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, un locking the trunk and key linked
functions
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2
3
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5209-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire 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 un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
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)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

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

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