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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
Starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (→P. 4 4 9 )
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes w ill be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( →P. 1 4 8 )
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehi-
cle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may dis-
charge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automat-
ically during driving.)
■When the battery is removed or discharged
Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated. (→P. 1 0 1 )
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
STEP6
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
IS250C/350C_U
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 4 4 )
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer) OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Pa n i c f u n c t i o nOnOff
Door lock
(
→P. 4 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked
in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOffOn
Opening driver's door
unlocks both side doors OffOn
Shifting gears to P
unlocks both side doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks both
side doors
OnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
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IS250C/350C_U
Back-up lightsWattage .................................................568
Battery Checking ................................................427
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 303
Bluetooth® phone*..............................322
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 425
Parking brake ........................................159
Brake assist ............................................... 214
Care
Exterior ................................................... 396
Interior.......................................................401
Seat belts ............................................... 402
Cargo capacity ......................................229
Cargo hooks ...........................................375
CD changer* ..........................................264
CD player* ..............................................264
Chains....................................................... 233 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ...................122
Booster seats, installation ................129
Convertible seats, definition ........... 122
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 117
Infant seats, definition ......................... 122
Infant seats, installation ......................129
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .................................................. 127
Installing CRS with seat belts .........129
Installing CRS with top straps........132
Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 112
Battery precautions ..............429, 534
Child restraint system ........................ 122
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 73
Installing child restraints....................126
Power window lock switch ..............83
Power window precautions ........... 85
Removed electronic key battery precautions....................................... 450
Seat belt guide.......................................... 71
Seat belt extender precautions...... 75
Seat belt precautions .......................... 74
Seat heater precautions.................. 373
Trunk precautions................................. 53
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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 528
If the engine will not start ............... 524
If the retractable hardtop does not close .................................540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 526
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 491
If the warning light turns on ............ 491
If you have a flat tire ..........................513
If you lose your keys .........................527
If you think something is wrong................................................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........550
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats................ 536
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Compartment....................................... 416
Engine switch ......................................... 147
Hood ......................................................... 413
How to start the engine ....................147
Identification number ...................... 553
If the engine will not start................524
Ignition switch ........................................ 147
Overheating ........................................ 536
Engine compartment cover .............. 418
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 559
Checking ............................................... 423
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
Engine coolant temperature
gauge......................................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking ...............................................420
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
EPS .............................................................. 214
Event data recorder ............................... 22E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Keyless entry.............................................. 44
KeysElectronic key......................................... 28
Engine switch......................................... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................528
If you lose your keys......................... 527
Key number ............................................. 28
Keyless entry ........................................... 44
Keys ............................................................. 28
Mechanical key...................................... 29
Wireless remote control key .......... 44
Light bulbs Replacing...............................................468
Wattage................................................. 568
Lights Door courtesy lights......................... 354
Emergency flasher switch ............. 482
Fog light switch.................................... 180
Hazard light switch ........................... 482
Headlights switch ................................ 176
Interior light switch............................355
Outer foot lights ................................. 354
Personal light switch ........................355
Replacing light bulbs........................468
Scuff lights.............................................. 354
Shift lever light ..................................... 354
Turn signal lever .................................. 158
Vanity lights .......................................... 364
Wattage................................................. 568
Load capacity ......................................... 232 “MAINT REQD” message reset ... 405
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance........... 410
General maintenance..................... 406
Maintenance data ............................. 552
Maintenance requirements.......... 404
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 162
Meters.........................................................161
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 246
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................78
Side mirror heater............................... 251
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 364
MP3 disc*.................................................. 271
Multi-information display ..................... 171
Noise from under vehicle ......................19K
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M
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Alphabetical index
IS250C/350C_U
Odometer .................................................. 161
OilEngine oil ............................................... 420
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 95
Hood ......................................................... 413
Trunk ............................................................. 51
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 354
Wattage .................................................568
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Outside temperature display............ 172
Overheating, Engine .......................... 536 Parking assist sensors*...................... 208
Parking brake .......................................... 159
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 468
Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 568
PCS ............................................................ 222
Personal lights Switch...................................................... 355
Power outlet..............................................371
Power windows ........................................82
Pre-collision system............................. 222
Radar cruise control............................. 194
Radiator .................................................... 425
Radio*........................................................ 256
RDS* ..........................................................258
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 468
Wattage ................................................. 568
Rear view mirror Compass............................................... 384
Rear window defogger* ..................... 251
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................449
Fuses.......................................................... 451
Light bulbs ............................................ 468
Tires ........................................................... 513
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................592
Retractable hardtop ...............................86OP
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