4748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the pa rking brake is fully released the
system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
4838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-collision braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the engine was stopped with the shift lever
not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the shoulder
of a road.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert] system is
operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in yellow.
The warning buzzer sounds continuously.
Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
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5339-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*12WD4.2 in. (107 mm) Min.
AW D4.7 in. (118 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.08 in. (1.0 — 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
582Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................ 462
Wattage ................................................. 536
Battery.........................................................431 Battery checking ................................. 431
If the vehicle battery is discharged...................................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................270
Warning light ....................................... 476
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 328
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 330
Bottle holders ......................................... 383
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 430
Parking brake......................................... 177
Warning light ....................................... 476
Brake assist ............................................. 249
Break-in tips............................................... 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .........84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 262 Care................................................406, 409
Aluminum wheels .............................. 407
Exterior ...................................................406
Interior .....................................................409
Seat belts..................................................410
Cargo capacity ........................................ 161
Cargo hooks .......................................... 385
CD player................................................ 306
Chains ......................................................... 271
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
BC
586Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 466
Engine ....................................................... 526ACCESSORY mode....................... 165
Compartment ...................................... 423
Engine switch ........................................ 164
Hood ..........................................................421
How to start the engine ................... 164
Identification number .......................526
If the engine will not start............... 506
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 164
Overheating .......................................... 516
Engine coolant....................................... 428 Capacity .................................................. 531
Checking................................................428
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................270
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........................................................81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 69
Engine oil ................................................. 425 Capacity ................................................. 527
Checking................................................425
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................270
Engine oil maintenance data ............427
Engine switch ...........................................164
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 249
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 250Function ................................................. 250
Warning light ....................................... 477
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 385
Flat tire .......................................................496
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 532
Brake........................................................ 533
Washer ................................................... 433
Fog lights....................................................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 463
Switch ....................................................... 186
Wattage .................................................536
Footwell light .......................................... 378 Wattage .................................................536
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front personal lights ............................379 Wattage .................................................536
Front seats ................................................. 123 Adjustment.............................................. 123
Cleaning.................................................409
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................. 126
Head restraints .......................................131
Power easy access system ............. 126
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Seat position memory ....................... 126
Seat ventilators.....................................377F