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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 158
Cargo and luggage ....................166
Vehicle load limits .......................169
Trailer towing ................................170
Dinghy towing ................................ 171
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) 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 co ntrol) .............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)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, th e vehicle shown 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 kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r 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 system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation 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
20Pictorial index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 87
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 242
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Talk switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 369
Telephone switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 369
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762. Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1Tire pressure warning light
( → P. 518)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 184) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (
→P. 227)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 188) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (
→P. 227)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 188) *2LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 227)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→ P. 189)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parkin g assist indi-
cator ( →P. 248)
*1Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (→ P. 192)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 290)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 236)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 291)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( →P. 236)
*1, 3PCS warning light
(→ P. 218)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (→ P. 236)
*1
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 189)
882. Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
◆Using the odometer/trip meter display area
Items in this area are operated using the odometer/trip meter and trip meter
reset button.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the button is pressed, the
displayed item will be changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the button to reset the
trip meter.
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( →P. 89)
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information
Select to display the operational status of the following systems: • Dynamic radar cruise control ( →P. 236)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( →P. 227)
Warning message display ( →P. 522)
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display ( →P. 92)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Menu icons
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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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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed fo r more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when
the fluid temperature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■Gear position display on the multi-information display
When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information disp lay. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because dy namic radar cruise control will not be can-
celed.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
( → P. 236)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(→ P. 236)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→ P. 285)
■Restraining sudden start (Dri ve-Start Control) (IS200t)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( →P. 527)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
→
P. 214
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
→P. 227
◆Automatic High Beam
→P. 192
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
→P. 236
Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and comfo rtable driving experience:
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of reco gnition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings and driving safely.