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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS250C/350C_U
■Reset the “MAINT REQD” message (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:Switch the display to the odometer ( →P. 161) when the engine is running.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Continue to press
and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death.
■Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( →P. 4 2 7 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Washer fluidIf any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accesso-
ries are turned off.
CAUTION
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.

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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
To initialize the system, use the satellite switch. ( →P. 366)
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (→ P. 563)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
The tire inflation pressure initial-
ization setting display
Continue to press “<” or “>” until
the initialization setting display
appears.
Recording tire inflation pressure
settings
Push and hold the “ON/OFF” but-
ton until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly three times.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
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Selecting ID codes
When replacing tires, make sure to select the ID code set that matches
the new tire set. If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to the
wrong tire setting, the tire pressure warning system will not operate
properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning
light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
Tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter ID code settings dis-
play
Press “<” or “>” repeatedly until
the setting display appears.
Switching ID codes
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
switch between “MAIN” and
“2ND” ID codes.

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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, side marker lights
8PA N E L7. 5 A
Air conditioning system, display,
clock, cigarette lighter, power steer-
ing, headlight cleaner, retractable
hardtop, ECT, ETCS, seat heaters and
ventilators, trunk opener, outside rear
view mirrors, shift lever light, traction
control, audio, instrument panel light
control
9RR FOG7. 5 A

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.............. 482
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 483
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 489
Fuel pump shut off system.... 490 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 491
If a warning message is displayed................................ 500
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ......................................... 513
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ........................................ 522
If the engine will not start .... 524
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 526
If you lose your keys .............. 527
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 528
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................ 532
If your vehicle overheats ..... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 539
If the retractable hardtop does not close ...................... 540
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 550

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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(U.S.A)
(Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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(If equipped)
Indicates intuitive parking assist malfunction.The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flashing on
the display.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system. Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
Indicates a malfunction in the retractable hardtop
system.
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