4707-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects th e radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi cle, particularly around the wheels or wheel
housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extr emely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility that generates st rong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be
extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initialization afte r adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carryi ng out initialization or tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the engine swit ch off during initialization, it is not neces-
sary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart automatically when the
engine switch has been turned to IG NITION ON mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to the specified leve l when the tires are cold, and conduct initial-
ization again.
■When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases, the set-
tings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If repeated
attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●When operating the tire pres sure warning reset switch, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initializat ion procedure, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.
648Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
JackPositioning a floor jack ......................471
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 560
Jack handle ............................................. 560
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................167
Power windows ................................... 163
Keyless entry Smart access system with push-button start ......... 124, 130
Wireless remote control ....... 124, 130
Keys............................................................... 118 Battery-saving function .....................137
Electronic key ......................................... 118
Engine switch ........................................ 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 572
Key number plate ................................. 118
Keyless entry ........................................... 118
Mechanical key ...................................... 119
Replacing the battery ...................... 502
Warning buzzer .................................. 125
Wireless remote control ................... 118
Knee airbags ............................................. 36 Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) ................... 240
Language (multi-information display)..............103
LATCH anchors ...................................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................... 240
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 470
Hood lock release lever................. 470
Internal trunk release lever ............. 132
Shift lever .................................................. 191
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............................ 155
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wiper lever.............................................210
Lexus Display Audio controller ....... 314
Lexus Display Audio system ............. 312
Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Remote*........................ 74
Lexus Enform Safety Connect ........... 75
Lexus parking assist monitor
*.........269
Lexus Safety System + ........................222 Automatic High Beam....................206
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 229
J
K
L
660
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_UGAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 470 P. 130 P. 220
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 470
P. 595
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 589
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 595
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 590
Engine oil type
P. 590
