
5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or less
→ Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
⎯Con-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart access system
with push-button start while the
electronic key was still inside the
vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once⎯The electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 500)
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
→ Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

635What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 124)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 178)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 180)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 127)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 180)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 570)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 572)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 188)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 180)
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from
P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

639Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Alarm .............................................................. 71
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system
with push-button start) ...................... 127
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 292 Warning light ....................................... 522
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 246
Armrest .................................................... 429
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...........193
Assist grip ..................................................431
Audio input................................................313
Audio system.......................................... 304 Audio input............................................. 313
AUX port/USB port......................... 313
Bluetooth
® audio...............................362
CD player ..............................................336
iPod ...........................................................343
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................336
Optimal use .......................................... 323
Portable music player ....................... 351
Radio ....................................................... 330
Steering wheel audio switch ......... 310
USB memory ....................................... 347 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 196
Automatic High Beam .........................198
Automatic light control system ...................................................... 194
Automatic transmission.......................183 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 188
M mode ................................................... 186
Paddle shift switches......................... 185
AUX port .................................................. 313
Average fuel economy............................ 104, 105, 107
Average vehicle speed........................ 104

645Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 363
HD Radio
® system .............................. 330
Head restraints ........................................144
Headlights .................................................194 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................. 195
Light switch ............................................ 194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Headlights cleaner............................... 202
Heaters Air conditioning system ..................407
Heated steering wheel ..................... 416
Outside rear view mirrors ...............412
Seat heaters ............................................417
Hill-start assist control ........................ 292
Hood .......................................................... 468 Open ....................................................... 468
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................425
Coat hooks ............................................ 431
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn ............................................................ 148 I/M test ..................................................... 465
Identification
Engine .................................................... 586
Vehicle ................................................... 585
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 178
Illuminated entry system ..................... 419
Immobilizer system ................................ 68
Indicators .....................................................78
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ....... 475
Maintenance ........................................460
Moon roof .............................................. 160
Multi-information display.................. 95
Power windows................................... 155
Tire pressure warning system ...............................485
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) .................................. 491
Inside door handle lights ..................... 418
Inside rear view mirror......................... 149
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Intercooler ...............................................478
Intercooler coolant............................... 476 Capacity................................................ 590
Checking ............................................... 476
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 297
Interior lights ............................................ 419 Wattage .................................................595
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 251
HI

651Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Shift lock system..................................... 188
Shift position and gear position ...........81
Side airbags ............................................... 36
Side marker lights...................................194
Light switch ............................................ 194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Side mirrors ............................................... 151 Adjusting and folding.......................... 151
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............. 251
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 152
Mirror position memory .................. 139
Side turn signal lights ........................... 190 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Side windows ...........................................154
Slip indicator........................................... 523
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 127 Antenna location .................................. 127
Entry functions .............................. 116, 122
Starting the engine ............................. 178
SMS (Short message service)........... 371
Snow mode .............................................. 184
Snow tires ................................................ 299 Spare tire ................................................. 556
Inflation pressure................................593
Storage location ................................. 557
Spark plug ............................................... 590
Specifications......................................... 584
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Speed indicator........................................ 83
Steering lock ........................................... 180 Column lock release ........................ 180
Steering wheel ........................................ 147 Adjustment.............................................. 147
Audio switches .................................... 310
Heated steering wheel .....................416
Power easy access system .............139
Steering wheel position memory ..............................139
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 509
Storage feature ....................................... 421
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 580
Sun visors.................................................. 427
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 429
Roof ............................................................159
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

652Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...... 193
Audio remote control switches ................................................ 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch.................................................... 276
Door lock switches .............................. 118
Driving mode select switch ......... 288
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ...................................239
Emergency flashers switch ............ 512
Engine switch ........................................ 178
Garage door opener switches ............................................... 432
Heated steering wheel switch..................................................... 416
Ignition switch ....................................... 178
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 251
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch....................................................235
Light switches ....................................... 194
Meter control switches ......................89
Moon roof switches........................... 158
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................. 151 Paddle shift switches......................... 185
Power window switches ..................154
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 429
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ..................................................... 412
Seat heater switches .......................... 417
Seat ventilator switches .................... 417
Snow mode switch .............................184
Steering wheel switch ........................ 89
“SOS” button ....................................... 443
Talk switch............................................. 373
Telephone switches.......................... 373
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 147
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................485
Trunk opener main switch .............. 123
Trunk opener switch .......................... 122
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................... 245
VSC OFF switch ............................... 294
Window lock switch ..........................154
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 202
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ..................................................... 412

655Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Warning buzzers
Downshifting ......................................... 187
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder ..........................524
Key reminder ...................................... 552
Open door ............................................524
Open hood ...........................................532
Open moon roof ...............................542
Open trunk ...........................................532
Open window .....................................542
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder .............................................524
Warning lights ........................................... 77 ABS........................................................... 522
AFS............................................................524
Brake system........................................ 522
Charging system................................ 522
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................524
Electric power steering...................523
Low fuel level .......................................524
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 522
Master warning light.........................524
Open door ............................................524
Pre-collision system..........................523
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights .................................524
Slip indicator .........................................523
SRS ............................................................ 522
Tire pressure ........................................524
Warning messages .............................. 529 Washer ..................................................... 202
Checking ............................................... 482
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 297
Switch ...................................................... 202
Washing and waxing ...........................452
Weight Cargo capacity..................................... 175
Load limits ............................................... 175
Weight ....................................................584
Wheels ......................................................496 Replacing wheels .............................. 496
Size ...........................................................593
Window lock switch.............................. 154
Windows.................................................... 154 Power windows....................................154
Rear window defogger .................... 412
Windshield wiper de-icer ................... 412
Windshield wipers ............................... 202 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ..... 202
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 204
Winter driving tips ................................ 297
Wireless remote control ...................... 110 Battery-Saving Function ..................128
Locking/Unlocking ................... 116, 122
Replacing the battery ..................... 500
WMA disc............................................... 336
XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 330
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