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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
■If the open retractable hardtop warning buzzer sounds
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and open or close the retractable hard-
top fully.
CAUTION
■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
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.Vehicles with run-flat tires
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with standard tires
• 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 adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• 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.
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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Side mirrorAdjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function ..........................................32
Starting the engine.............................. 147
“SOS” button ......................................... 388
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 441
Storage location...................................513
Spark plug ............................................... 560
Specifications......................................... 552
Speedometer
Speed indicator ......................................161
Speedometer ..........................................161
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................76
Audio switches ...................................300
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................... 61
Storage feature ..................................... 356 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
Sun visors .................................................363
Switch All window control switch ................ 82
ECT switch............................................. 152
Emergency flasher switch .............482
Engine switch ......................................... 147
Fog light switch ....................................180
Hazard light switch ...........................482
Ignition switch ........................................ 147
Light switches ........................................176
Power door lock switch .................... 47
Power window switch ........................ 82
Roof switch...............................................86
Satellite switches................................ 366
Transmission shift switches ..................................... 153, 155
VSC off switch ......................................216
Window lock switch............................83
Wiper and washer switch............... 182
