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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steerin
g wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
Manual type Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 164
Cargo and luggage .................... 172
Vehicle load limits ....................... 175
Trailer towing ................................ 176
Dinghy towing ...............................177
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 178
Automatic transmission............ 183
Turn signal lever........................... 190
Parking brake ............................... 192
ASC (Active Sound Control)......... 193
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 194
Automatic High Beam .............. 198
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................202
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 210 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................214
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........221
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............ 232
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 239
Intuitive parking assist ............... 251
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 260
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 276
• BSM function .........................280
• RCTA function......................283
Driving mode select switch .......................................... 288
Driving assist systems .............. 292
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 297

1724-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs. ” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the amou nt of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
(→ P. 175)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1744-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and lugg age in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Lexus Display Audio scre en (if equipped) or navigation system
screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control whic h may cause death or serious injury.

1754-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( →P. 584)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 493)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
resulting in an accident.

1764-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

1774-1. Before driving
4
Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

1954-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as con-
trolled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■Deactivating AFS
Settings can be changed from on the multi-information display
(→ P. 86).
The indicator turns on when the AFS
is deactivated.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)