2020 Lexus IS300 engine

4276-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is turned on
while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the seat heater will automati-
cally change from Hi Mid Lo.
The timing of the change in seat heater in tensity differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat ventilator
The seat ventilators provide ventilation only, and do not have a heating/cooling function.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

4306-3. Using the interior lights
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■The interior lights and personal lights can be operated when
The interior lights and personal lights can be used regardless of the engine switch mode.
However, when the engine switch is turned off, they can be used only when the battery
protection function is not operating.
■Battery protection function
To prevent the battery from being discharged, approximately 20 minutes after the
engine switch is turned off, the power supplied to the interi or lights, personal lights, and
other lights will be cut off automatically. (If the interior lights, etc. are left on when the
engine switch is turned off, they will be turned off automatically.)
To turn the interior lights, etc. back on, turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode or operate the interior light switch until the interior lights turn on.
If any of the lights are illuminated automatica lly due to the illuminated entry system, the
battery protection function will be canceled.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 613)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

4326-4. Using the storage features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (P. 131)
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console
box.
Glove box
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2
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●The insert inside the glove box can be
removed.
Console box

4386-5. Using the other interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Vehicles with a navigation system
The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V a ccessories that run on less than 10 A.
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be turned off normally.
Power outlet
NOTICE
●To avoid the damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power
outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or li quids that enter the power outlet may cause a
short circuit.
●To prevent blown fuse, do not use an acce ssory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary
when the engine is off.

4396-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Fold down the armrest for use.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered.
Raise/lower
●The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Rear sunshade (if equipped)

4406-5. Using the other interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the sh ift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.
*
• The shift lever is shifted into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h).
If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-
tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
●To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is
off.
●To ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade, observe the following precautions:
• Do not place excessive load on the moto r or other components of the rear sun-
shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hi nder opening and closing operations.
• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.

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Maintenance and care7
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 454
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior..................458
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................. 461
General maintenance .............. 464
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 467
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................468
Hood ............................................... 470
Positioning a floor jack ..............471
Engine compartment ............... 473
Tires .................................................485
Tire inflation pressure............... 495
Wheels ...........................................498
Air conditioning filter .............. 500
Electronic key battery ..............502
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................504
Light bulbs..................................... 507

4567-1. Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshieldwipers. ( P. 213)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.