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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating
that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
push-button start. ( P. 117)
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
4778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EP S (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
( P. 2 5 5 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled.
( P. 2 5 6 )
• The light will turn on when th e VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. ( P. 2 5 1 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
( P. 4 9 0 )
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2
Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fa stened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
P. 4 8 2
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■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 or 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 3 9
■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.
5549-2. Customization
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
*1: For details about each function: P. 8 9
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after start), average fuel economy (after refuel), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), elapsed time (after reset),
elapsed time (after start), distance (drivi ng range), distance (after start), blank.
*6:F SPORT models
*7: IS350/IS300
*8:IS200t
■Door lock (P. 105, 111, 509)
REV indicator*65000 rpm
2000 to 6600
rpm*7
—O—2000 to 6100
rpm
*8
OFF
REV peak*6ONOFF—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps
All doors unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift
lever to position other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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Child safety ................................................ 53Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ............... 432, 515
Child restraint system ......................... 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Installing child restraints.................... 58
Moon roof precautions.....................147
Power window lock switch .............. 141
Power window precautions .......... 143
Rear door child-protectors ...........108
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 451
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................................35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 57
Seat heater precautions..................376
Trunk precautions................................. 114
Child-protectors.................................... 108 Cleaning .......................................406, 409
Aluminum wheels .............................. 407
Exterior ...................................................406
Interior .....................................................409
Seat belts..................................................410
Clock......................................................... 387
Coat hooks ............................................... 391
Compass ..................................................397
Condenser ...............................................429
Console box ........................................... 382
Cooling system ..................................... 428 Engine overheating ............................516
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 198
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 202
Cup holders............................................ 383
Current fuel consumption ....................87
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ...................... 552
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Front turn signal lights .......................... 175Replacing light bulbs ........... 457, 459
Turn signal lever .................................. 175
Wattage ................................................. 536
Fuel ...............................................................194 Capacity .................................................526
Fuel gauge ................................................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system............. 475
Information ............................................537
Refueling.................................................. 194
Type ............................................... 194, 526
Warning light ....................................... 477
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ...................... 87
Current fuel consumption ................ 87
Fuel filler door ..........................................194 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 196
Refueling.................................................. 194
Fuel gauge ....................................................81
Fuel pump shut off system................. 475
Fuses .......................................................... 452
Garage door opener .......................... 392
Gauges ..........................................................81
Gear positions ......................................... 173
Glove box ................................................ 382
Glove box light ...................................... 382 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................... 330
HD Radio
® system .............................. 300
Head restraints......................................... 131
Headlights ................................................. 178 Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 464
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 463
Wattage .................................................536
Headlights cleaner ................................ 187
Heaters Air conditioning system .................368
Heated steering wheel ................... 376
Outside rear view mirrors .............372
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Hill-start assist control ........................249
Hood ........................................................... 421 Open ......................................................... 421
Hooks Cargo hooks .......................................385
Coat hooks .............................................391
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 135
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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
*
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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Units .............................................................. 89
USB device ...................................315, 358Connecting ...........................................284
USB audio .............................................. 315
USB photo ........................................... 358
USB port .................................................. 284
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................387
Wattage ................................................. 536
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 387
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 249
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manag ement) .............. 250
Vehicle data recordings .......................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) ..................... 250
Vehicle identification number ......... 525
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 249
Ventilators (seat ventilators).............377
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 249
Voice command system ......................361
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 249 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 476
Downshifting .......................................... 173
Key reminder ....................................... 493
Open door ............................................477
Open hood........................................... 484
Open moon roof ............................... 487
Open trunk ........................................... 484
Open window ..................................... 487
Seat belt reminder..............................477
Warning lights ........................................... 77 ABS .......................................................... 476
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................477
Brake system ....................................... 476
Charging system ............................... 476
Electric power steering ...................477
Low fuel level ........................................477
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 476
Master warning light .........................477
Open door ............................................477
Pre-collision system ..........................477
Seat belt reminder light ...................477
Slip indicator .........................................477
SRS............................................................ 476
Tire pressure ........................................ 478
Warning messages.............................. 482
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