2015 Lexus IS250 key

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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

567Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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

569Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
E-mail......................................................... 327
Eco drive mode ..................................... 237
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light .................88
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .........241Function ....................................................241
Warning light ....................................... 467
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ...................... 115
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 499
Replacing the battery .......................439 Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key
does not operate properly ........ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............498
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................502
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 466
If the warning light turns on .......... 466
If the warning message is displayed .........................................472
If you have a flat tire ..........................486
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 464
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 509
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 457
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................458
If your vehicle overheats ............... 506
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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
I/M test .....................................................408
IdentificationEngine....................................................... 513
Vehicle ..................................................... 513
Ignition switch (engine switch)......... 159
Illuminated entry system .................... 369
Immobilizer system................................. 69
Indicators .................................................... 78
Initialization
Maintenance........................................ 403
Moon roof .............................................. 143
Multi-information display ................. 88
Power windows ................................... 139
Tire pressure warning system................................ 424
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 430
Inside door handle lights ................... 368
Inside rear view mirror .........................133
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights........................................... 369 Wattage ................................................... 521
Intuitive parking assist...........................214
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......................412
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................487
Jack handle ..................................................487
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................142
Power windows ................................... 139 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start.........103, 109
Wireless remote control.......103, 109
Keys .............................................................. 98
Battery-saving function ..................... 115
Electronic key ......................................... 98
Engine switch ........................................159
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 499
Key number plate ................................. 98
Keyless entry ........................................... 98
Mechanical key...................................... 99
Replacing the battery ...................... 439
Warning buzzer ...................................104
Wireless remote control................... 98
Knee airbags ..............................................36
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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator ..................................................... 418
Radio.......................................................... 289
Rear personal lights............................. 369
Wattage ................................................... 521
Rear seats ................................................... 121
Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 379 Operation ..............................................379
Reverse operation feature.............379
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170
Replacing light bulbs ........................449
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................... 521
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 133
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 135 Rear window defoggers .....................362
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity ...................................................514
Fuel types.................................................514
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
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Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 439
Fuses .......................................................... 441
Light bulbs............................................. 444
Tires ..........................................................486
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................. 548
Reset the maintenance data ............ 403
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Units .............................................................. 88
USB device ..................................304, 347Connecting ........................................... 274
USB audio ............................................ 304
USB photo ............................................ 347
USB port ...................................................274
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 377
Wattage ................................................... 521
Vanity mirrors .........................................377
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 240
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management) ................241
Vehicle data recordings .......................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) .......................241
Vehicle identification number.......... 513
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 240
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 367
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 240
Voice command system ....................350
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 240 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 466
Downshifting ......................................... 168
Key reminder ....................................... 483
Open door ........................................... 467
Open moon roof ................................477
Open hood........................................... 474
Open trunk ........................................... 474
Open window ......................................477
Seat belt reminder............................. 467
Warning lights ........................................... 77
ABS .......................................................... 466
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................. 467
Brake system ....................................... 466
Charging system ............................... 466
Electric power steering .................. 467
Low fuel level ....................................... 467
Malfunction indicator lamp...........466
Master warning light ........................ 467
Open door ........................................... 467
Pre-collision system ......................... 467
Seat belt reminder light .................. 467
Slip indicator ........................................ 467
SRS............................................................ 466
Tire pressure ........................................468
Warning messages............................... 472
Warning reflector storage belt .......376
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