2017 Lexus IS300 ignition

1503-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stop ped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection functi on or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or catch protecti on function activating, continuously oper-
ate the power window switch in the one-to uch closing direction or one-touch opening
direction so that the door wind ow can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window sw itch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again.
After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-
ther 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully cl osed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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1543-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximat ely 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* (→ P. 559)
●The moon roof can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 111)
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.

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Driving4
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................158
Cargo and luggage .................... 166
Vehicle load limits ....................... 169
Trailer towing ................................ 170
Dinghy towing ................................ 171
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 172
Automatic transmission.............177
Turn signal lever........................... 184
Parking brake ............................... 186
ASC (Active Sound Control)......... 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................188
Automatic High Beam .............. 192
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 196
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 203 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 207
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........214
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)........................................ 227
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 236
Intuitive parking assist .............. 248
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 257
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 273 • BSM function ..........................277
• RCTA function......................280
Driving mode select switch ...........................................285
Driving assist systems ..............289
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 294

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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 186), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations wh en carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Stopping the engine
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1734-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meters.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meters.
*: If the shift le ver is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is disp layed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on th e multi-information display is off.
Changing engine switch modes
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
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1744-2. Driving procedures
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 109
■Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 124
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 125
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. (→P. 68)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning. “Steering Wheel Lock Press Engine Switch
while Turning Wheel” w ill be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift leve r is in P. Press the
engine switch while turn ing the steering wheel
left and right.

1764-2. Driving procedures
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in AC CESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time without the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displa yed on the meters while the engine is
not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine
switch off.
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is
stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode, battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked
by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfun ction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differen tly than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, ther e may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.

1774-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever