4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indica tor light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 3 8 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the wa rning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficie nt of the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not tu rn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 4 2 8
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mo de, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
4748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the hood is not yet fully closed.
Close the hood.
Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
Close the trunk.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist-sen-
sor The assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive par king assist sensor is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/
h) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road
surface
The gear position will not sh ift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear
position.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
P. 5 0 6
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended (The camera sensor temperature is higher
than the operation temperature range)
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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 afte r 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
Turn the VSC on. ( 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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
5429-2. Customization
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Tu r n s i g n a l l e v e r ( P. 1 7 0 )
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turn ing left or right while this function is off
and the turn signal lever is moved to the fi rst position in the direction of the flashing
light, the turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing or off.
*2: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the tu rn signal lever is moved to the first position
in the direction of flashing light.
*3: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in
the direction of flashing light.
■Automatic light control system ( P. 1 7 3 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the
turn signal lights flash auto-
matically when the turn sig-
nal lever is moved to the first
position during a lane
change
*1
3
5
——O7
Off*2
Off*3
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Lights (P. 1 7 3 )
*: U.S.A. only
■Intuitive parking assist*1 ( P. 2 1 4 )
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 3 5 8 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem*OnOffO—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-
playedDisplay offO—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
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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. 466, 472)
●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 the 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. 4 6 6 , 4 7 2 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed