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.
4937-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drivetrain as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
●Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire
inflation pressure is actually normal.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●Users of any electrical medical device ot her than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization th erapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-
lators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.
●People with implantabl e cardiac pacemakers,cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemak-
ers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators
should not come within 17.7 in. (450 mm) of
the tire pressure warn ing system initiators.
The radio waves may affect the operation of
such devices.
5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning sys-
tem
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again.
If the tire pressure warn ing indicator flashes for 1
minute then illuminates, ther e is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
Drive for a short while an d check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditions improve, the display
may return to normal. If th e tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driving.
If the tire pressure is st ill not displayed even after
repeating this process seve ral times, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal.
(10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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
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For owners
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
AVERTISSEMENT
■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS
●Évitez de faire subir des chocs ou des pressions excessives aux parties renfermant les
composants de coussins gonflables SRS.
En effet, cela pourrait entraîner un dysfonctionnement des coussins gonflables SRS.
●Ne touchez aucun composant immédiatement après le déploiement (gonflage) des
coussins gonflables SRS, car ils peuvent être chauds.
●Si vous avez des difficultés à respirer après le déploiement des coussins gonflables
SRS, ouvrez une porte ou une vitre pour faire entrer de l'air frais, ou bien descendez
du véhicule si cela ne présente pas de danger. Essuyez tout résidu dès que possible
afin d'éviter d'éventuelles irritations de la peau.
●Si les parties renferma nt les coussins gonflables SRS, comme les garnitures du volant
et des montants avant et arrière, sont endommagées ou craquelées, faites-les rem-
placer par votre concessionnaire Lexus.
●Ne placez rien sur le siège du passager avant, comme un coussin par exemple. Cela
a pour conséquence de répartir le poids du passager sur toute la surface du siège, ce
qui empêche le capteur de détecter correctement le poids du passager. En consé-
quence, les coussins gonflables frontaux SR S du passager avant risquent de ne pas se
déployer en cas de collision.
■Modification et mise au rebut des compos ants du système de coussins gonflables
SRS
Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et ne procédez à aucune des modifications sui-
vantes sans consulter votre concessionna ire Lexus. Les coussins gonflables SRS
peuvent ne pas fonctionner correctement ou se déployer (se gonfler) accidentelle-
ment, provoquant la mort ou de graves blessures.
●Installation, dépose, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables SRS
●Réparations, modifications, dépose ou remp lacement du volant, du tableau de bord,
de la planche de bord, des sièges ou de le ur garnissage, des montants avant, latéraux
et arrière ou des rails latéraux de toit
●Réparations ou modifications des ailes avan t, du pare-chocs avant ou des flancs de
l'habitacle
●Installation d'un protège-calandre (pare- buffle, pare-kangourou, etc.), de chasse-
neige, de treuils ou d'un porte-bagages de toit
●Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule
●Installation d'appareils él ectroniques tels que les ém etteurs/récepteurs radios
mobiles et les lecteurs CD
●Modifications de votre véhicule pour une personne atteinte d'un handicap physique
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_UWhat to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne
w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 120)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 123)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 502)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 187)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 137)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 127)
If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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
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