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.
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Daytime running light system .......... 204
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Rear window ........................................ 422
Windshield ............................................ 422
Differential Front differential ................................. 593
Rear differential .................................. 594
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing......................................... 185
Display Drive information ................................100
Dynamic radar cruise control......248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 244
Multi-information display .................. 94
Warning message .............................532
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 468
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................428
Wattage ..................................................597 Doors .......................................................... 124
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 127
Door lock................................................. 126
Open door warning buzzer .......... 125
Open door warning light .............. 527
Outside rear view mirrors ..............159
Rear door child-protector .............. 127
Side windows ........................................ 162
Drive information .................................. 100
Drive-Start Control..................... 173, 195
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light....................527
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 147
Driving ........................................................ 172 Break-in tips ........................................... 174
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
Procedures ............................................. 172
Winter drive tips ................................306
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 248
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License plate lights............................... 202Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 507
Wattage ..................................................597
Lights Headlight switch.................................202
Illuminated entry system ................ 459
Interior light ...........................................429
Interior lights list ..................................428
Personal lights .....................................429
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Trunk light ................................................132
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Vanity lights .......................................... 437
Wattage ..................................................597
Lock steering column .......................... 188
Low profile tire.......................................488
Luggage security system...................... 131 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........468
General maintenance ..................... 464
Maintenance data............................. 586
Maintenance requirements ............461
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 525
Master warning light ............................527
Meter Changing the display ......................... 92
Indicators .................................................. 86
Instrument panel light control ........ 92
Meters ........................................................ 89
Multi-information display.................. 94
Warning lights........................................ 85
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 421
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...................... 157
Outside rear view mirror defoggers........................................... 422
Outside rear view mirrors ..............159
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 437
MMS (Multimedia messaging service).................................................. 380
Mobile Assistant ..................................... 319M
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Moon roof..................................................166Door lock linked moon roof operation ......................167
Jam protection function ....................167
Operation ............................................... 166
MP3 disc.................................................. 344
Multi-information display ..................... 94 Audio system-linked ........................... 94
Drive information ................................100
Dynamic radar cruise control......248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................... 244
Navigation system-linked ................. 94
Settings ..................................................... 103
Warning message .............................532
Navigation system
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Needle ....................................................... 103
Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer .................................................. 89
Oil
Engine oil .............................................. 590
Front differential oil ...........................593
Rear differential oil ............................594
Opener Hood........................................................ 470
Trunk ......................................................... 130
Outer foot lights Location ................................................. 428
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Wattage ................................................. 597
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 159 Adjusting and folding ........................159
Blind spot monitor ............................285
Linked mirror function when reversing................................. 160
Mirror position memory .................. 147
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 422
Outside temperature ............................ 89
Overheating, Engine ...........................579
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Rear view mirrorInside rear view mirror ..................... 157
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 159
Rear window defoggers .................... 422
Refueling ................................................... 218 Capacity ................................................ 589
Fuel types .............................................. 589
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................220
Opening the fuel tank cap.............220
Remote Touch
*......................................412
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 502
Fuses........................................................ 504
Light bulbs ............................................ 507
Tires ......................................................... 559
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 624
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 462
Rev indicator ...............................................91
Rev peak .......................................................91 Seat belt reminder light ......................527
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 459
Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 527
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt pretensioners........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 525
Seat heaters............................................. 427
Seat position memory .......................... 147
Seat ventilators....................................... 427
Seating capacity .....................................183
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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