2015 Lexus IS250 scheduled maintenance

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)7-2. Maintenance
General maintenance should be performed
on a daily basis. This can be done by
yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to
the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular mainte-
nance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks.
Lexus recommends the following maintenance:
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance

4387-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ ↑UP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case sh ould be pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In
dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

4808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the maintenance data after the maintenance is per-
formed ( →P. 4 0 3 )
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
→ Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-collision brake system
operation is stopped
→Tu r n t h e V S C o n . ( →P. 2 4 2 )
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not cur-
rently functional because the grille cover or the sensor is
dirty
→ Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
→Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumption. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
→Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or higher.
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