4637-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 592)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 592)
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.
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
5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 572)
●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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5959-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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.
6189-2. Customization
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Illumination (→P. 418)
■Seat belt reminder ( →P. 524)
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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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Battery.......................................................480 Battery checking ............................... 480
If the vehicle battery is discharged..................................... 572
Preparing and checking before winter .................................................... 297
Warning light ....................................... 522
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .......................................362
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................363
Bottle holders ......................................... 423
Brake Fluid........................................................... 479
Parking brake........................................ 192
Warning light ....................................... 522
Brake assist ............................................. 292
Break-in tips..............................................166
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .........84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 276 BSM function ...................................... 280
RCTA function ................................... 283 Care................................................ 452, 456
Aluminum wheels .............................. 453
Exterior ................................................... 452
Interior ..................................................... 456
Seat belts................................................ 457
Cargo capacity ....................................... 175
Cargo hooks ...........................................425
CD player................................................ 336
Chains ....................................................... 298
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 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
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
License plate lights.................................194
Light switch ............................................ 194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 505
Wattage ................................................. 595
Lights Headlight switch.................................. 194
Illuminated entry system .................457
Interior light ............................................ 419
Interior lights list ................................... 418
Personal lights ...................................... 419
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 505
Trunk light ................................................124
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Vanity lights .......................................... 427
Wattage ................................................. 595
Lock steering column .......................... 180
Low profile tire....................................... 486
Luggage security system.....................123 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 466
General maintenance ..................... 462
Maintenance data..............................584
Maintenance requirements .......... 459
Malfunction indicator lamp ...............522
Master warning light ............................524
Meter Changing the display ......................... 84
Indicators .................................................. 78
Instrument panel light control ........ 84
Meters ..........................................................81
Multi-information display.................. 86
Warning lights......................................... 77
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................411
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror......................149
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................................. 412
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 151
Vanity mirrors ......................................427
MMS (Multimedia messaging service).................................................... 371
Mobile Assistant ...................................... 311M
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.