4577-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 583)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 583)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount offree play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.
5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 172)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (→P. 68)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 562)
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletio n or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 558)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 172), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
5588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 562)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the follo wing steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle in spected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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5869-1. Specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Light bulbs*
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front turn signal lights 7444NA28/8A
Rear turn signal lights⎯21A
Outer foot lights⎯5B
Interior
Door courtesy lights1685B
Vanity lights⎯8B
Interior light⎯8B
Personal lights⎯8B
Footwell lights1943.8B
Trunk light⎯5B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber) B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
6099-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Illumination (→P. 412)
■Seat belt reminder ( →P. 518)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff—O
Inside door handle lightsOnOff—O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot lights
when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your
person
OnOff—O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock switch
OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff—O
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632Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Battery....................................................... 473 Battery checking ................................ 473
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................562
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................294
Warning light ........................................ 516
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 358
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 359
Bottle holders ........................................... 417
Brake Fluid........................................................... 472
Parking brake........................................ 186
Warning light ........................................ 516
Brake assist ............................................. 289
Break-in tips............................................. 159
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ......... 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 273 Blind Spot Monitor function ......... 277
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 280 Care................................................ 446, 450
Aluminum wheels .............................. 447
Exterior ................................................... 446
Interior .....................................................450
Seat belts..................................................451
Cargo capacity ....................................... 169
Cargo hooks ............................................ 419
CD player................................................ 332
Chains ....................................................... 295
Child restraint system ........................... 53 Booster seats, definition .................... 54
Booster seats, installation ................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ........... 54
Convertible seats, installation......... 60
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
Infant seats, definition.......................... 54
Infant seats, installation....................... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 60
Installing CRS with top tether strap......................... 64
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 359
HD Radio
® system .............................. 326
Head restraints ........................................139
Headlights ................................................ 188 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................. 189
Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Headlights cleaner.................................196
Heaters Air conditioning system ................... 401
Heated steering wheel ..................... 410
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 406
Seat heaters ............................................. 411
Hill-start assist control ........................ 289
Hood .......................................................... 462 Open ........................................................462
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................................... 419
Coat hooks ...........................................425
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................143 I/M test ..................................................... 459
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 576
Vehicle .................................................... 575
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 172
Illuminated entry system ..................... 413
Immobilizer system ................................ 68
Indicators ..................................................... 76
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data .......468
Maintenance ........................................ 454
Moon roof .............................................. 155
Multi-information display.................. 92
Power windows................................... 150
Tire pressure warning system ............................... 478
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 484
Inside door handle lights ..................... 412
Inside rear view mirror......................... 144
Instrument panel light control ............ 82
Intercooler ................................................ 471
Intercooler coolant...............................469 Capacity.................................................. 581
Checking ............................................... 469
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Interior lights ............................................ 413 Wattage ................................................ 586
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 248
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
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