2018 Lexus IS350 engine

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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U) 4-6. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a sa fe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced spee d suitable to road conditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle

2994-6. Driving tips
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regu lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4
⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehi cle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (excep t vehicles with 18-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the ti re chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

3095-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating
slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change
your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen ( →P. 321) or remove
your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audi o system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
WARNING
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures
as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
■Laser product
●CAUTION
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
●CAUTION
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
NOTICE
■To prevent Lexus Display Au dio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controll er to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange
odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

3355-4. Using the radio
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disasse
mble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or
otherwise make available any te chnology or software incorporated in receivers compat-
ible with the XM Satellite Radio System or th at support the XM website, the Online Ser-
vice or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
® voice compression software
included in this product is protected by intellectual prop erty rights including patent
rights, copyrights, and trade secret s of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Note: this applies to XM receiver s only and not XM Ready devices.
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer to the
table below to identify the problem, an d take the suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at 1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677
(Canada).
SAT Check Antenna
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM
antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
SAT Ch Unauthorized
You have not subscribed to XM Satellite Radio. The radio is
being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact XM
Satellite Radio for subscripti on information. When a con-
tract is canceled, you can choose “Ch000” and all free-to-
air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel. To listen to the premium channel,
contact XM Satellite Radio.
SAT No SignalThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until
your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
SAT LoadingThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait
until the unit has rece ived the information.
SAT Channel Off AirThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any program-
ming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/feature asso-
ciated with the channel at that time. No action is required.
SAT Chan Unavailable
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel.

3565-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
When a registered Bluetooth® audio player is in standby for a connection, it will
automatically connect to the system wh en the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
When automatic connection priority is set to on and there is more than one reg-
istered Bluetooth
® audio player available, the system will automatically connect
to the Bluetooth® audio player with the highest priority. ( →P. 359)
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio system.
Go to “Bluetooth
*1 Setup”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Bluetooth*1”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect XX
*2” or “Connect as an Audio Player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
(→ P. 354)
*1: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*2: XX represents the selected device name.
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio player
There are 2 portable audio player conne ction settings available: connecting
from the vehicle and connectin g from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device”
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3575-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
When you register a phone, auto conn ection will be activated. It is recom-
mended to have the system set to this mode and leave the Bluetooth® phone in a
place where a good connection can be established.
When the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
the system will search for a nearby cellular phone you have registered.
Next, the system automatically connects with the most recent phone that was
connected. The connected result is displayed.
When automatic connection priority is set to on and there is more than one reg-
istered Bluetooth
® phone available, the system will automatically connect to the
Bluetooth® phone with the highest priority. ( →P. 359)
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
*1 Power” is turned off, you must
connect the Bluetooth® device manually.
Go to “Bluetooth
*1 Setup”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Bluetooth*1”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect XX
*2”, “Connect as a Phone” or “Connect as an Audio
Player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
(→ P. 354)
*1: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*2: XX represents the selected device name.
■Reconnecting a Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the syst em will automatically attempt to recon-
nect.
■Connecting a phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
●Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
●It may take time to connect.
Connecting a Bluetooth® phone
There are two connecting methods available: automatic and manual.
Auto connection
Manual connection
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3785-10. Phonebook
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
You can register the desired contact from the phonebook. Up to 15 contacts per
phone can be registered.
Go to “Add Favorite”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Phone” → “Contacts/
Call History” → “Add Favorite”
Choose the contact to register.
Go to “Remove Favorite”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Phone” → “Con-
tacts/Call History” → “Remove Favorite”
Select the desired contacts.
You can select all contacts by selecting “Select All”.
Move the controller to the left and select “Remove”.
Go to “Delete Contact ”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Phone” → “Con-
tacts/Call History” → “Delete Contact”
Select the desired contacts.
You can select all contacts by selecting “Select All”.
Move the controller to the left and select “Delete”.
■Phonebook data
Phonebook data is managed separately for every registered phone. When one phone is
connected, you cannot read the registered data of the other phones.
■When transferring contacts
Transfer contacts while the engine is running.
If the cellular phone is OPP or PBAP compatible, you may need to input “1234” on the
cellular phone for OBEX certification.
■When you have selected “Replace Contacts” or “Add Contact” to transfer contacts
If the cellular phone does not support OPP service, you cannot use these functions. You
can transfer the phonebook data only by operating your phone.
■Transferring contacts while Bluetooth® audio is playing
Bluetooth® audio will disconnect. It will reconnect automatically when data transfer fin-
ishes. It may not reconnect dependin g on the phone which is connected.
Registering favorites
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Removing favorites
Deleting the contacts data
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3875-11. Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
■Reconnecting the portable audio player
If the portable audio player is disconnected due to poor reception when the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automatically recon-
nects the portable audio player.
If you have switched off the portable audio pl ayer yourself, follow the instructions below
to reconnect:
●Select the portable audio player again
●Enter the portable audio player
■When you sell your car
Be sure to delete your personal data. ( →P. 319)