
4717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (→P. 502)
Battery ( →P. 480)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 473)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 476)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 474)Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 479)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 482)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 478)
Radiator (→ P. 478)1
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4727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
IS300
Fuse boxes (→P. 502)
Battery ( →P. 480)
Intercooler
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 473)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 474)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 476) Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 479)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 482)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 478)
Intercooler radiator (→ P. 476)
Radiator (→ P. 478)
Intercooler coolant reservoir (→P. 476)1
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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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Engine compartment (type A fuse
box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.Engine compartment (type B fuse
box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.

5037-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Type AType B
Type CType D

5047-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. (→P. 505)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to th e vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

5678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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 follo wing correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 178)
●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. 572)
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. 568)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 178), 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

644Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 425
Flat tire ...................................................... 556
Floor mats ................................................... 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................... 591
Brake ........................................................592
Washer ...................................................482
Footwell light ........................................... 418 Wattage ................................................. 595
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights..............................419 Wattage ................................................. 595
Front seats ................................................ 135 Adjustment ............................................. 135
Cleaning ................................................ 456
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 139
Head restraints ..................................... 144
Power easy access system ............ 139
Seat heaters ............................................417
Seat position memory....................... 139
Seat ventilators ......................................417
Front turn signal lights ......................... 190 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 506
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ................................................. 595 Fuel............................................................... 210
Capacity................................................. 587
Fuel gauge .................................................81
Fuel pump shut off system .............. 521
Information............................................596
Refueling ..................................................210
Type.......................................................... 587
Warning light ....................................... 524
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ........................ 104, 105, 107
Current fuel consumption................. 104, 105, 107
Fuel filler door.......................................... 210 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 212
Refueling ..................................................210
Fuel gauge ................................................... 81
Fuel pump shut off system .................. 521
Fuses.......................................................... 502
Garage door opener...........................432
Gauges.......................................................... 81
Gear positions......................................... 187
Glove box ................................................422
Glove box light.......................................422
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650Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Remote Touch*.................................... 402
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 500
Fuses........................................................ 502
Light bulbs ............................................ 505
Tires ......................................................... 556
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 622
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 460
Rev indicator ............................................. 83
Rev peak ..................................................... 83
Seat belt reminder light...................... 524
Seat belts..................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation ..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................457
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ...........524
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light............................... 522 Seat heaters.............................................. 417
Seat position memory .......................... 139
Seat ventilators........................................ 417
Seating capacity ..................................... 175
Seats, Front ............................................... 135
Adjustment..............................................135
Adjustment precautions...................136
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 57
Cleaning................................................. 456
Driving position memory.................139
Head restraints ..................................... 144
Power easy access system .............139
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ............................................ 417
Seat position memory .......................139
Seat ventilators...................................... 417
Seats, Rear ................................................ 137 Fold down the seatback................... 137
Luggage security system................. 123
Sensor Automatic headlig ht system ..........196
Inside rear view mirror..................... 150
Intuitive parking assist........................ 251
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................... 232
Radar sensor.............................. 216, 279
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...................................................208
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
Shift lever ...................................................183 Automatic transmission ................... 183
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 188
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