5198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:→ P. 526
*2: Open door warning buzzer:
→ P. 524
*3: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfast ened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the se at belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer soun ds to alert the front passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer so unds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 se conds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different to ne for 90 more seconds.
Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer so unds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 se conds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 24 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact se nsors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicat or light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P. 37)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fu el tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficien t or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning li ght may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressu re and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not tu rn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caus ed by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 481
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mo de, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake sy stem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during br aking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resultin g in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly
and operate it using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precaution s. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire . Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
5368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped); or
• The Automatic High Beam system; or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the accelerato r and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously
→ Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the tire in flation pressure is low
→ Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning sys-
tem
→Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again.
If the tire pressure warn ing indicator flashes for 1
minute then illuminates, ther e is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
→Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule* should be per-
formed soon.
→ Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
(→ P. 454)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
→ Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
your Lexus dealer. After chan ging the engine oil, the
message should be reset. ( →P. 468)
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenanc e is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
→ Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the message has been
reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
(→ P. 454)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
→ Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
5819-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Cooling system
Capacity
IS350/IS300 10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
IS200t
Engine
8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.)
Intercooler
3.2 qt. (3.0 L, 2.6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (Spark plug)
IS350/IS300IS200t
Make DENSO FK20HBR11 NGK DILFR7K9G
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)0.035 in. (0.9 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68°F
(20° C):12.3 V or higher
(Check the voltage 20 minutes after the engine and all
lights are turned off.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard value, charge
the battery.
Charging rates5 A max.
628What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 518)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 186)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→ P. 516, 522)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→ P. 70)
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.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→ P. 522)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 516, 522.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
635Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
E-mail......................................................... 367
Eco drive mode ..................................... 285
Eco Driving Indicator..............................97
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time ............................................ 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 290Warning light ........................................ 517
Electronic key ......................................... 106 Battery-saving function .....................123
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 559
Replacing the battery .......................493
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 522
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 559
If the engine will not start................557
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................562
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................... 516
If the warning light turns on............ 516
If you have a flat tire ......................... 546
If you think something is wrong................................................ 514
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 570
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 507
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 508
If your vehicle overheats ............... 566 Emergency flashers ............................ 506
Engine ........................................................576
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 173
Compartment ..................................... 464
Engine switch ........................................ 172
Hood........................................................ 462
How to start the engine.................... 172
Identification number....................... 576
If the engine will not start ............... 557
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 172
Overheating.........................................566
Engine coolant .......................................469 Capacity.................................................. 581
Checking ............................................... 469
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ..................................................466 Capacity................................................. 577
Checking ............................................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 468
Engine switch ........................................... 172
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 289
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 290 Warning light ......................................... 517
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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637Alphabetical index
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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