4527-1. Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they ma y discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Audio system screen: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco- hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system ma y be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( →P. 209)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Daytime running light system ........... 190
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............ 406
Rear window ....................................... 406
Windshield ........................................... 406
Differential Front differential ................................. 582
Rear differential .................................. 582
Dimension ............................................... 574
Dinghy towing........................................... 171
Display Drive information ..................................89
Dynamic radar cruise control......236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .........231
Multi-information display ..................84
Warning message ............................. 522
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 460
Door courtesy lights Location ....................................................412
Wattage ................................................. 586 Doors ............................................................. 111
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......................114
Door lock...................................................113
Open door warning buzzer ............112
Open door warning light ............... 518
Outside rear view mirrors ..............146
Rear door child-protector ................114
Side windows ........................................149
Drive information .................................... 89
Drive-start control ........................ 159, 181
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.....................518
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 134
Driving ........................................................158 Break-in tips ...........................................159
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch ..........285
Procedures ............................................ 158
Winter drive tips ................................ 294
Dynamic radar cruise control ..........236
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License plate lights................................ 188Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 498
Wattage ................................................. 586
Lights Headlight switch..................................188
Illuminated entry system .................. 451
Interior light ............................................ 413
Interior lights list ....................................412
Personal lights ...................................... 413
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Trunk light ................................................. 119
Turn signal lever .................................. 184
Vanity lights ............................................421
Wattage ................................................. 586
Lock steering column ........................... 174
Low profile tire....................................... 479
Luggage security system...................... 118 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........460
General maintenance ..................... 456
Maintenance data.............................. 574
Maintenance requirements .......... 453
Malfunction indicator lamp ................ 516
Master warning light .............................518
Meter Changing the display ......................... 82
Indicators ...................................................76
Instrument panel light control ........ 82
Meters .........................................................79
Multi-information display.................. 84
Warning lights........................................ 75
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 405
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...................... 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................406
Outside rear view mirrors ..............146
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 421
MMS (Multimedia messaging service)...................................................367
Mobile Assistant ................................... 307M
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Moon roof................................................. 153Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 154
Jam protection function ................... 154
Operation ............................................... 153
MP3 disc.................................................. 332
Multi-information display ..................... 84 Audio system-linked ...........................84
Drive information ..................................89
Dynamic radar cruise control......236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................231
Navigation system-linked .................84
Settings ....................................................... 92
Warning message ............................. 522
Navigation system
*
Needle ......................................................... 92
Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer ................................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 577
Front differential oil ...........................582
Rear differential oil ............................582
Opener Hood........................................................ 462
Trunk ............................................................ 117
Outer foot lights Location ................................................... 412
Replacing light bulbs .......................502
Wattage ................................................ 586
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 146 Adjusting and folding ........................146
Blind spot monitor .............................273
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 147
Mirror position memory .................. 134
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................406
Outside temperature ............................. 79
Overheating, Engine .......................... 566
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Paddle shift switches ............................. 179
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 248
Parking brake.......................................... 186
Parking lights ........................................... 188 Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 214 Warning light ........................................ 517
Personal lights..........................................413 Wattage ................................................. 586
Pop-up display .......................................... 92
Power easy access system .................134
Power outlet ........................................... 422
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 290 Warning light ........................................ 517
Power windows .......................................149 Door lock linked window operation ............................. 151
Jam protection function ................... 150
Operation ............................................... 149
Window lock switch.......................... 149
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .............. 214 Warning light ........................................ 517 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control).........................236
Radiator...................................................... 471
Radio ..........................................................326
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights .....................................518
Rear personal lights .............................. 413 Wattage ................................................ 586
Rear seats .................................................. 132 Fold down the seatback................... 132
Luggage security system.................. 118
Rear sunshade........................................423 Operation.............................................. 423
Reverse operation feature ............ 423
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 184 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 500
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Wattage ................................................ 586
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror...................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ..............146
Rear window defoggers .................... 406
Refueling.................................................. 203 Capacity................................................. 576
Fuel types............................................... 576
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................205
Opening the fuel tank cap ............205
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
SwitchesAudio remote control switches .............................................. 306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch.................................................... 273
Door lock switches .............................. 113
Driving mode select switch ......... 285
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 134
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ...................................236
Emergency flashers switch .......... 506
Engine switch ......................................... 172
Garage door opener switches ...............................................426
Heated steering wheel switch..................................................... 410
Ignition switch ........................................ 172
Intuitive parking assist ......................248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch................................................... 230
Light switches .......................................188
Meter control switches ...................... 87
Moon roof switches........................... 153
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 146 Paddle shift switches.......................... 179
Power window switches ..................149
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 423
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................406
Seat heater switches ............................411
Seat ventilator switches ......................411
Snow mode switch .............................178
Steering wheel switch ........................ 87
“SOS” button ....................................... 437
Talk switch............................................. 369
Telephone switches.......................... 369
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 142
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 478
Trunk opener main switch ............... 118
Trunk opener switch ............................ 117
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 242
VSC OFF switch ................................. 291
Window lock switch ..........................149
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...........................196
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Warning buzzersDownshifting ........................................... 181
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder ........................... 518
Key reminder .......................................543
Open door ............................................. 518
Open hood ...........................................524
Open moon roof ...............................534
Open trunk .......................................... 525
Open window .....................................534
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder .............................................. 518
Warning lights .......................................... 75 ABS............................................................ 516
AFS............................................................. 518
Brake system......................................... 516
Charging system................................. 516
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 518
Electric power steering.................... 517
Low fuel level ........................................ 518
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 516
Master warning light.......................... 518
Open door ............................................. 518
Pre-collision system........................... 517
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights .................................. 518
Slip indicator .......................................... 518
SRS ............................................................. 516
Tire pressure ......................................... 518
Warning messages .............................. 522 Washer ....................................................... 196
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Switch ........................................................196
Washing and waxing ...........................446
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................169
Load limits ...............................................169
Weight .................................................... 574
Wheels ..................................................... 489 Replacing wheels ..............................489
Size ...........................................................584
Window lock switch.............................. 149
Windows.................................................... 149 Power windows....................................149
Rear window defogger ..................406
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 406
Windshield wipers ................................. 196 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......196
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 198
Winter driving tips ................................294
Wireless remote control .....................106 Battery-Saving Function .................. 123
Locking/Unlocking ....................... 111, 117
Replacing the battery ...................... 493
WMA disc............................................... 332
XM
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