2020 Lexus IS300 maintenance

IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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 mainte nance.............. 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 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ....................514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................. 515
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................................516
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 517
If you think something is wrong........................................... 523
Fuel pump shut off system.......................................... 524
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 525
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 532
If you have a flat tire .................. 559
If the engine will not start ........ 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 572
If the vehicle battery is discharged................................. 575
If your vehicle overheats......... 579
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................583
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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9-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 586
Fuel information .........................598
Tire information ........................... 601
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............613
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize......................... 622 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................... 624
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 625
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 626
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)............................... 636
Alphabetical inde x ................................ 640
9Vehicle specifications10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information re garding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system•Lexus Enform

751-2. Lexus Enform
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For safety and security
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Availability of service
Lexus Enform Service Connect is not available in some countries or areas.
■Lexus Enform Service Connect Information
Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform Service Connect is dependent on network
reception level.
■Safety information for Le xus Enform Service Connect
Refer to the safety information for Safety Connect: P. 72
LEXUS Enform Service Connect
: If equipped
Lexus Enform Service Connect uses embedded telematics hardware to col-
lect and transmit vehicle data that allows Lexus to provide:
●Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
(Safety Recalls, Service Campaigns, Current Vehicle Alerts, Required
Maintenance, and Vehicle Condition Status)
●Maintenance Notifications
●Vehicle Alert Notifications
For details about this service and how to register, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
.
The Lexus Enform Service Connect is achieved by using a Data Communica-
tion Module (DCM) built in the vehicle.

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U1-3. 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.

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle un locks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery
●The trunk is opened using the mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (P. 577)

1062. Instrument cluster
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Vehicle settings
■Meter settings
ItemSettingsDetails
Scheduled maintenance
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indicating
maintenance is re quired, after the
required maintenance is performed.
(  P. 462)
Oil maintenance
Engine oil maintenance data reset
Select to reset the engine oil mainte-
nance information (message indicat-
ing maintenance is required and
distance until the next oil change)
after engine oil maintenance is per-
formed. ( P. 477)
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language dis-
played.
UnitsSelect to change the units of measure
displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light)OnSelect to enable/dis able the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Light. ( P. 109)
Off
Switch settings (except F SPORT mod-
els)Select to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on ea ch Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items:  P. 100)
Drive information 2
Drive information 3

1082. Instrument cluster
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
◆Display items
■Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
■Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the odometer/trip meter
and trip meter reset button.
■ Distance until next engine oil change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be driven until an oil change is neces-
sary.
◆Pop-up display
In some situations the following will be temporarily displayed:
■ Distance until next engine oil change
Displays the distance until the next engi ne oil change. This display will be dis-
played in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is tu rned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When a warning message indicating that oil maintenance should be performed
soon or is required is displayed.
Odometer/trip meter display area