2015 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. (
→P. 1 0 0 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( →P. 1 0 2 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 4 3 9 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 1 6 0 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( → P. 116)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→ P. 1 0 6 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 111)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

561What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
●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. 5 0 0 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 5 0 2 )
●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 9 8 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 161)
●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 8 )
●The auto power off function will be operated 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 fr om 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

562What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 4 6 7 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 1 7 2 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 4 6 6 , 4 7 2 )

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 7 1 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside th e vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 4 7 2 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 466, 472. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activate
d and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

563What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 4 8 6 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 509)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................358
Air conditioning filter........................ 437
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 358
AAC disc ................................................. 295
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 240 Function ..................................................240
Warning light ...................................... 466
Accent color..............................................88
Adaptive Variable Suspension system .............................241
Air conditioning filter .......................... 437
Air conditioning system .....................358 Air conditioning filter........................ 437
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 358 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant
classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal
of airbags............................................... 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
SRS warning light .............................. 466
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Alarm .............................................................. 71
Anchor brackets ...................................... 58
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ....................... 114
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 240 Function ..................................................240
Warning light ...................................... 466
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ......................... 201
Armrest .................................................... 379
Assist grip ................................................. 381
Audio input...............................................274
Audio system.......................................... 266 Audio input............................................ 274
AUX port/USB port........................ 274
Bluetooth
® audio.................................317
CD player ..............................................295
iPod ............................................................ 301
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................295
Optimal use ..........................................282
Portable music player ..................... 308
Radio ....................................................... 289
Steering wheel audio switch .......... 271
USB memory ...................................... 304 Automatic headlight leveling
system...................................................... 174
Warning light ....................................... 467
Automatic High Beam ......................... 176
Automatic light control system...................................................... 173
Automatic transmission....................... 164 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............498
M mode .................................................... 167
Paddle shift switches..........................166
AUX port ................................................. 274
Average fuel economy ..........................87
Average vehicle speed..........................87

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Wattage ................................................... 521
Battery....................................................... 420 Battery checking ................................420
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................... 502
Preparing and checking before winter ................................................... 260
Warning light ...................................... 466
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .........................................317
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......................... 319
Bottle holders......................................... 372
Brake Fluid............................................................ 419
Parking brake.........................................172
Warning light ...................................... 466
Brake assist ............................................. 240
Break-in tips.............................................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .........84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 252 Care................................................ 396, 399
Aluminum wheels .............................. 397
Exterior ...................................................396
Interior ..................................................... 399
Seat belts............................................... 400
Cargo capacity ....................................... 156
Cargo hooks ...........................................374
CD player................................................ 295
Chains ......................................................... 261
Child restraint system ............................54 Booster seats, definition .................... 55
Booster seats, installation ................. 64
Convertible seats, definition ........... 55
Convertible seats, installation........... 61
Front passenger occupant
classification system..........................47
Infant seats, definition.......................... 55
Infant seats, installation......................... 61
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ..................... 59
Installing CRS with seat belts ........... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap......................... 65
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Child safety ................................................ 53Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ...............421, 505
Child restraint system ......................... 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Installing child restraints.................... 58
Moon roof precautions.................... 144
Power window lock switch ............ 138
Power window precautions .......... 140
Rear door child-protectors ........... 106
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 440
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................................35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 57
Seat heater precautions................. 366
Trunk precautions................................. 112
Child-protectors.................................... 106 Cleaning ....................................... 396, 399
Aluminum wheels .............................. 397
Exterior ...................................................396
Interior ..................................................... 399
Seat belts............................................... 400
Clock .......................................................... 377
Coat hooks ...............................................381
Compass ................................................. 387
Condenser ................................................418
Console box ............................................. 371
Cooling system ....................................... 417 Engine overheating ......................... 506
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 192
Dynamic radar crui se control .......196
Cup holders.............................................372
Current fuel consumption ....................87
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features .......................537