TABLE OF CONTENTS6
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 387 • Sun visors ................................ 387
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 387
• Clock ........................................ 387
• Power outlet ...........................388
• Armrest.................................... 389
• Rear sunshade ...................... 389
• Assist grips .............................. 391
• Coat hooks .............................. 391
Garage door opener ............... 392
Compass ........................................397
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect......................................400
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 409
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................. 412
General maintenance................415
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 418 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions..................................419
Hood ................................................. 421
Positioning a floor jack..............422
Engine compartment ............... 423
Tires.................................................. 434
Tire inflation pressure ............... 443
Wheels ........................................... 446
Air conditioning filter ............... 448
Electronic key battery.............. 450
Checking and replacing fuses...............................................452
Light bulbs .................................... 455
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency.......................467
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 468
If you think something is wrong........................................ 474
Fuel pump shut off system .......475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .......................................... 476
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 482
If you have a flat tire .................. 496
If the engine will not start ........ 506
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
15Pictorial index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 407
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 194
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 194
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 434
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 434
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 496
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 421
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 51 6
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 186
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 175
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Stop lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 150
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 17 8
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 16 9
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P. 455, Watts: P. 536)
*: If equipped
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271-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.
681-1. For safe use
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
CAUTION
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle ev en when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle wh ile the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
782. Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the light
does not come on, or turn off. Have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 7 5 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 1 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 7 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 223)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 7 8 ) *1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 2 5 0 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 7 9 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 5 1 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 8 1 )*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 2 5 6 )
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
( P. 1 8 6 )*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 2 6 2 )
Cruise control indicator
( P. 1 9 8 , 2 0 2 )
*6Security indicator
( P. 6 9 , 7 1 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 2 0 2 )*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 8 1 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 198, 202)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 9 1 )
792. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the light
does not come on, or turn off. Have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than usual to
indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminatein the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8:Except F SPORT models
*9:F SPORT models
*8Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )
*9Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )*8Snow mode indicator
( P. 1 7 0 )
*8“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )*9Snow mode indicator
( P. 1 7 0 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )*1, 6“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 4 7 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 2 4 6 )
852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 5 1 6 )