5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal A buzzer also sounds.
Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road
surface
The gear position will not shift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear
position.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system has dete rmined that the driver does
not have the hands on the steering wheel while the steer-
ing control function is on If the driver operates the steering wheel only a small
amount, the system may be unable to detect the steer-
ing wheel operations and this warning may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too highA buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or less
Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
5558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart access system
with push-button start while the
electronic key was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 502)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
637What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 132)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 186)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 188)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 135)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 188)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 573)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 575)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 196)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 188)
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from
P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
641Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Alarm ............................................................ 78
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 301 Warning light ...................................... 525
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 255
Armrest .................................................... 439
ASC (Active Sound Control) .......... 201
Assist grip ..................................................441
Audio input................................................321
Audio system............................................312 Audio input..............................................321
AUX port/USB port..........................321
Bluetooth
® audio...............................370
CD player ..............................................344
iPod ............................................................ 351
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................344
Optimal use ........................................... 331
Portable music player ..................... 359
Radio ....................................................... 338
Steering wheel audio switch ......... 318
USB memory ...................................... 355 Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 204
Automatic High Beam ....................... 206
Automatic light control system .................................................... 202
Automatic transmission........................ 191 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............196
M mode ....................................................194
Paddle shift switches..........................193
AUX port .................................................. 321
Average fuel economy................................. 112, 113, 115
Average vehicle speed..........................112
647Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............................. 371
HD Radio
® system .............................. 338
Head restraints ........................................152
Headlights ............................................... 202 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ............................................... 203
Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Headlights cleaner................................ 210
Heaters Air conditioning system ....................417
Heated steering wheel ....................426
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Hill-start assist control ......................... 301
Hood .......................................................... 470 Open ........................................................470
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................435
Coat hooks ............................................ 441
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................156 I/M test ...................................................... 467
Identification
Engine .................................................... 588
Vehicle .................................................... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........186
Illuminated entry system ....................429
Immobilizer system ................................. 76
Indicators .................................................... 86
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ........477
Maintenance ........................................ 462
Moon roof .............................................. 168
Multi-information display................ 103
Power windows....................................163
Tire pressure warning system ............................... 487
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 493
Inside door handle lights ................... 428
Inside rear view mirror......................... 157
Instrument panel light control .............92
Intercooler .............................................. 480
Intercooler coolant...............................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Interior lights ...........................................429 Wattage ................................................. 597
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 260
HI
654Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 135 Antenna location ................................. 135
Entry functions ............................ 124, 130
Starting the engine ............................. 186
SMS (Short message service).........380
Snow mode ...............................................192
Snow tires ................................................308
Spare tire.................................................. 559 Inflation pressure ............................... 595
Storage location ................................ 560
Spark plug ............................................... 592
Specifications ......................................... 586
Speedometer ............................................ 89
Speed indicator ..........................................91
Steering lock ........................................... 188 Column lock release .........................188
Steering wheel ........................................ 155 Adjustment ............................................. 155
Audio switches ..................................... 318
Heated steering wheel ....................426
Power easy access system .............147
Steering wheel position memory...............................147 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Storage feature ....................................... 431
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........583
Sun visors..................................................437
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 439
Roof ............................................................ 167
Switches ASC (Active Sound Control) .......201
Audio remote control switches ............................................... 318
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ...................................................285
Door lock switches ............................. 126
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 147
Dynamic radar cruise control switch................................... 248
Emergency flashers switch .............514
Engine switch ....................................... 186
655Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Garage door opener switches ............................................... 442
Heated steering wheel switch....................................................426
Ignition switch ....................................... 186
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch.................................................... 243
Light switches ......................................202
Meter control switches ...................... 97
Moon roof switches........................... 166
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 159
Paddle shift switches ......................... 193
Power window switches ................. 162
Rear sunshade switch ......................439
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................................... 422
Seat heater switches......................... 427
Seat ventilator switches .................. 427
Snow mode switch............................. 192
Steering wheel switch ......................... 97 “SOS” button .......................................... 68
Talk switch............................................. 382
Telephone switches.......................... 382
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ................. 155
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 487
Trunk opener main switch ................131
Trunk opener switch ......................... 130
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................... 254
VSC OFF switch ...............................303
Window lock switch .......................... 162
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...........................210
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ................................................... 422