2017 Lexus IS300 parking brake

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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
4Driving

17Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 295
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 188
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 537
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 506
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 462
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
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Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
Audio system*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 59
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 118
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*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 516)*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
(→ P. 517)
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(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 516) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (
→P. 517)
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(if equipped)
Charging system warning
light ( →P. 516)*1, 2PCS warning light
(→ P. 517)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 516)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 518)
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(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 516)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 518)
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 516)Open door warning light
(→ P. 518)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 516)Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 518)
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ABS warning light
(→ P. 516)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 518)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
(→ P. 517)*3Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(→ P. 518)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
(→ P. 517)*1Master warning light
(→ P. 518)

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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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P. 172
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 177)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 186)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( →P. 177)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 186), and shift the shift lever to P ( →P. 177).
If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you ha ve the electronic key on your person.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes peri odically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 587)
■Idling time before engine stop (IS200t)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
load driving.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-spe ed driving (at the highway speed
limit or recommended speed)
Not necessary
Steep hill driving, continuous driv ing (race track driving etc.), or
towing a trailer or another vehicle (vehicles with towing pack-
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Approximately 1 minute

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the shift lever is any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the ve hicle rolling away, always keep depressing
the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, alwa ys depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust
system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, sp ray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle
when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cau se the plastic lenses and plastic mate-
rial of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the
vehicle, and may also cause a short circui t in the vehicle’s electrical components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as
the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the
seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windsh ield or windows. Do not place containers
such as air fresheners on th e instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or con-
tainers may act as lenses, ca using a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if th e curved glass is coated with a metallized
film such as a silver-colored one. Reflecte d sunlight may cause the glass to act as a
lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock the
vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift leve r in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the ve hicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, bu t the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distan ce will increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hy draulic systems; if one of the systems fails,
the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the bra king distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessive ly when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.