4266-2. Using the air conditioning system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
4607-1. Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Audio system screen: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco- hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P. 224)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
4657-2. Maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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. 594)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 594)
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.
6089-1. Specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
642Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Battery....................................................... 482 Battery checking ................................482
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................575
Preparing and checking before winter ................................................... 306
Warning light ...................................... 525
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .......................................370
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..........................371
Bottle holders ......................................... 433
Brake Fluid............................................................ 481
Parking brake...................................... 200
Warning light ...................................... 525
Brake assist .............................................. 301
Break-in tips.............................................. 174
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ......... 92
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 285 BSM function ...................................... 289
RCTA function .................................... 292 Care................................................454, 458
Aluminum wheels ..............................455
Exterior ................................................... 454
Interior .....................................................458
Seat belts................................................ 459
Cargo capacity .......................................183
Cargo hooks .......................................... 435
CD player.................................................344
Chains ....................................................... 307
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
BC
646Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 435
Flat tire ...................................................... 559
Floor mats ................................................... 26
FluidAutomatic transmission ................. 593
Brake ....................................................... 594
Washer .................................................. 484
Footwell light .......................................... 428 Wattage ..................................................597
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................ 429 Wattage ..................................................597
Front seats .................................................143 Adjustment ............................................. 143
Cleaning ................................................ 458
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory .................147
Head restraints ..................................... 152
Power easy access system .............147
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Seat position memory........................147
Seat ventilators .................................... 427
Front turn signal lights ......................... 198 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ..................................................597 Fuel............................................................... 218
Capacity................................................ 589
Fuel gauge ............................................... 89
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 524
Information........................................... 598
Refueling ..................................................218
Type......................................................... 589
Warning light ....................................... 527
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 112, 113, 115
Current fuel consumption....................... 112, 113, 115
Fuel filler door.......................................... 218 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 220
Refueling ..................................................218
Fuel gauge ................................................. 89
Fuel pump shut off system .................524
Fuses.......................................................... 504
Garage door opener...........................442
Gauges........................................................ 89
Gear positions......................................... 195
Glove box ................................................432
Glove box light.......................................432
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651Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Paddle shift switches .............................193
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 260
Parking brake.........................................200
Parking lights .......................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 229 Warning light .......................................526
Personal lights........................................ 429 Wattage ..................................................597
Pop-up display ........................................ 103
Power easy access system ................. 147
Power outlet ........................................... 438
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 302 Warning light .......................................526
Power windows .......................................162 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 164
Jam protection function ................... 163
Operation ............................................... 162
Window lock switch.......................... 162
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 229 Warning light .......................................526 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control)........................ 248
Radiator.................................................... 480
Radio ......................................................... 338
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................................527
Rear personal lights .............................429 Wattage ................................................. 597
Rear seats .................................................. 145 Fold down the seatback...................145
Luggage security system...................131
Rear sunshade....................................... 439 Operation.............................................. 439
Reverse operation feature ............ 439
Rear turn signal lights ...........................198 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 509
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ................................................. 597
PR
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
653Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Seats, Front ...............................................143Adjustment ............................................. 143
Adjustment precautions .................. 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 458
Driving position memory .................147
Head restraints ..................................... 152
Power easy access system .............147
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Seat position memory........................147
Seat ventilators .................................... 427
Seats, Rear ................................................145 Fold down the seatback .................. 145
Luggage security system .................. 131
Sensor Automatic headlight system .........204
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 158
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................240
Radar sensor ........................... 224, 288
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 216
Service reminder indicators ............... 84 Shift lever .................................................... 191
Automatic transmission ..................... 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............196
Shift lock system ..................................... 196
Shift position and gear position ......... 89
Side airbags ................................................36
Side marker lights ................................ 202 Light switch........................................... 202
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Side mirrors .............................................. 159 Adjusting and folding ........................159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 260
Linked mirror function when reversing................................. 160
Mirror position memory .................. 147
Side turn signal lights ............................198 Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Side windows ........................................... 162
Slip indicator .......................................... 526
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.