4167-2. Maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with- out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, isthe vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 5 3 3 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 5 3 3 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
5479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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
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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
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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
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 202
Radiator .................................................... 429
Radio..........................................................300
Rear personal lights............................. 379 Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear seats .................................................. 124 Fold down the seatback ...................124
Luggage security system .................. 112
Rear sunshade ....................................... 389 Operation ............................................. 389
Reverse operation feature............ 389
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 175 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 460
Turn signal lever .................................. 175
Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 136
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 138 Rear window defoggers ..................... 372
Refueling.................................................... 194
Capacity ................................................. 526
Fuel types............................................... 526
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................196
Opening the fuel tank cap ..............196
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery .....................450
Fuses ........................................................ 452
Light bulbs.............................................455
Tires .......................................................... 496
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 564
Reset the maintenance data .............. 413
Rev indicator ............................................. 89
Rev peak ..................................................... 89
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Seat belt reminder light.......................477
Seat belts..................................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation................................................61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................................ 410
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 477
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light ............................... 476
Seat heaters .............................................377
Seat position memory...........................126
Seat ventilators .......................................377
Seating capacity....................................... 161 Seats, Front ............................................... 123
Adjustment.............................................. 123
Adjustment precautions................... 123
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning.................................................409
Driving position memory................. 126
Head restraints .......................................131
Power easy access system ............. 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Seat position memory ....................... 126
Seat ventilators.....................................377
Seats, Rear ................................................ 124 Fold down the seatback................... 124
Luggage security system...................112
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 179
Automatic High Beam system .... 185
Inside rear view mirror...................... 137
Intuitive parking assist...................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 217
Radar sensor................. 210, 256, 264
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................193
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.