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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system...................47
Safety information for children .......................................... 53
Child restraint systems ............... 54
Installing child restraints............. 58
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 69
Alarm ................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels ................73
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................................ 76
Gauges and meters .......................81
Multi-information display .......... 86
Fuel consumption information ................................... 92 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 103
Trunk................................................. 109
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 114
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................120
Rear seats......................................... 121
Driving position memory..........123
Head restraints ............................. 127
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 130
Inside rear view mirror ..............132
Outside rear view mirrors........134
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 137
Moon roof ...................................... 140
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................146
Cargo and luggage.....................153
Vehicle load limits ........................156
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Dinghy towing .............................. 158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............159
Automatic transmission ............164
Turn signal lever ............................ 170
Parking brake ................................ 172
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 173
Automatic High Beam............... 176
Fog light switch .............................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer .......................................... 182
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 188 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ...............................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........................................196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 214
Rear view monito r system ........ 221
Driving mode select switch .............................................231
Driving assist systems .............. 234
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 240
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..............246
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .....................................249
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ..........................251
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 254
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System ......................................... 260
Steering wheel audio switches ...................................... 265
USB/AUX ports ......................... 266
5-2. Setup Setup menu ................................... 267
General settings......................... 268
Voice settings ................................ 271
Display settings ............................272
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the au dio source .....273
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 274
Audio settings ..............................275
Audio menu screen operation .....................................278
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation............................281 5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .................287
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod................... 293
Listening USB memory device .......................................... 296
Using the AUX port .................300
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ......................................... 301
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .......................................... 303
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device .......................................... 304
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 305
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 306
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 307
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................................308
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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ........................................... 309
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................................. 311
Making a call..................................313
Receiving a call .............................316
Speaking on the phone ............. 317
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ........................ 319
Using the steering wheel switches ........................................321
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 322
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ......................... 324
Messaging setting ......................327
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................... 328
Bluetooth
®.................................. 332
5-12. Other function “Information” screen..................337
USB photo .................................... 338
Weather information ................340
Voice command system ............341 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 346
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 354
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 356• Interior lights...........................357
• Personal lights ........................357
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 358• Glove box ............................... 359
• Console box .......................... 359
•Cup holders/bottle holders ........................ 360
Trunk features .............................. 362
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 365 • Sun visors ................................ 365
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
• Clock ........................................ 365
• Power outlet ........................... 366
• Armrest.....................................367
• Rear sunshade .......................367
• Assist grips ............................. 369
• Coat hooks............................. 369
Garage door opener ................370
Compass ........................................375
Safety Connect............................378
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 387
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 390
General maintenance.............. 393
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 396
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................397
Hood ............................................... 399
Positioning a floor jack.............400
Engine compartment ................ 401
Tires..................................................... 411
Tire inflation pressure ............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 432 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ...........................447
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 448
If you think something is wrong....................................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 455
If a warning message is displayed .................................. 461
If you have a flat tire ...................475
If the engine will not start ........ 485
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............488
If the vehicle battery is discharged............................. 490
If your vehicle overheats ......... 494
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 497
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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................500
Fuel information........................... 510
Tire information.............................513
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 525
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 534
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................... 536
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 537
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 538 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................. 548
Alphabetical index ............................... 552
9Vehicle specifications
For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system•Intuitive parking assist
•Rear view monitor system
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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system