2018 Lexus IS300 immobilizer

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 46
Safety information for children .......................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Alarm ................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.).....................................74
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................................76
Gauges and meters .......................81
Multi-information display .......... 86
Fuel consumption information ................................. 103 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 116
Trunk ................................................. 122
Smart access system with push-button start....................... 127
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................135
Rear seats ....................................... 137
Driving position memory..........139
Head restraints .............................144
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 147
Inside rear view mirror ..............149
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 151
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................154
Moon roof...................................... 158
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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For safety and security1
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children .......................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 67
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....... 68
Alarm ................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.).................................... 74

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is
in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

691-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 569)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow

1804-2. Driving procedures
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 113
■Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 129
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 130
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. (→P. 68)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning. “Steering Wheel Lock Press Engine Switch
while Turning Wheel” w ill be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift leve r is in P. Press the
engine switch while turn ing the steering wheel
left and right.

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

643Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
E-mail........................................................... 371
Eco drive mode .....................................288
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 101
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time ............................................ 104
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 293
Warning light .......................................523
Electronic key ........................................... 110 Battery-saving function .................... 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 569
Replacing the battery ...................... 500
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................529
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 569
If the engine will not start................567
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................................... 572
If the warning buzzer sounds.................................................. 522
If the warning light turns on........... 522
If you have a flat tire ......................... 556
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 520
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 580
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 513
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 514
If your vehicle overheats ................576 Emergency flashers .............................. 512
Engine ....................................................... 587
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 179
Compartment ....................................... 471
Engine switch ........................................178
Hood........................................................468
How to start the engine....................178
Identification number...................... 586
If the engine will not start ............... 567
Ignition switch (engine switch) .....178
Overheating......................................... 576
Engine coolant ....................................... 476 Capacity................................................ 590
Checking ............................................... 476
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 297
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ..................................................473 Capacity................................................ 588
Checking ............................................... 473
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 297
Engine oil maintenance data ............475
Engine switch ........................................... 178
Enhanced VSC ......................................292
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 293 Warning light ....................................... 523
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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