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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
6-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............421 • Sun visors ..................................421
• Vanity mirrors .........................421
• Clock ..........................................421
• Power outlet .......................... 422
• Armrest.................................... 423
• Rear sunshade ...................... 423
• Assist grips ............................. 425
• Coat hooks............................. 425
Garage door opener ............... 426
Compass ....................................... 433
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 437
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 442
LEXUS Enform Service Connect...................................... 444
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 446
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 450
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 453
General mainte nance.............. 456
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 459 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................... 460
Hood ............................................... 462
Positioning a floor jack ............ 463
Engine compartment ............... 464
Tires ................................................. 476
Tire inflation pressure .............. 486
Wheels ........................................... 489
Air conditio ning filter .................491
Electronic key battery.............. 493
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 495
Light bulbs .................................... 498
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 506
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency...................... 507
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...............................508
If you think something is wrong.............................................514
Fuel pump shut off system....... 515
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ...........................................516
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 522
If you have a flat tire .................. 546
If the engine will not start ........ 557
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises
16Pictorial index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 172
Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 54 1
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 177
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 79
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 74
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside
rear view mirrors properly. (→P. 144, 146)
Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the dr iver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat be lt and head restraint.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the fr ont seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop
the seat from locking in plac e. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mech-
anism may also be damaged.
●Always observe the legal speed limi t when driving on public roads.
●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while drivin g, do not force yourself to continue driving
and take a break immediately.
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is
in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.
701-2. Theft deterrent system
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
1093-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a
half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine is stopped.
(→ P. 543)
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 493)
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
→ P. 493
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
1123-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that th e windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night when the
doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if the light switch
is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han-
dle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( →P. 70)
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( →P. 559)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( →P. 493)
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the same
time.
1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within appr oximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-button st art has not been used for 5 days or lon-
ger.
●If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-
ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any door except the driver’s door. In this case,
hold the driver’s door handle, or use the wi reless remote control or mechanical key, to
unlock the doors.
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and holding . Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push -button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.