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5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner systemA buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
P. 579
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
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5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cab le connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come in to contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observ e the following precautions when handling
the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow
any battery fluids (acid) to come into cont act with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands afte r handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow childre n near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the
cooling fans or engine drive belt.
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool coolant
to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
●IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD: Do notloosen the coolant inlet cap or coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
(The coolant inlet cap is located under the
engine cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.
●IS300: Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap,
coolant reservoir cap, or intercooler reser-
voir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.
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5899-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Engine
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWDIS300
Model3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS)
engine2.0 L 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS)
engine
Type 6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline 4-cylinder in line,
4-cycle, gasoline
(with turbocharger)
Bore and stroke
3.70
3.27 in.
(94.0 83.0 mm) 3.39
3.39 in.
(86.0 86.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3) 121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
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6059-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Tire section names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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6209-2. Customization
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Illumination ( P. 428)
■Seat belt reminder ( P. 527)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff—O
Inside door handle lightsOnOff—O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot lights
when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your
person
OnOff—O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock switch
OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff—O
12
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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
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For owners
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
●Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l'épaule.
●Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
●Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et
calez-vous bien dans le siège.
●Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécu-
rité.
■Ceintures de sécurité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savonneuse
tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas usées, effilochées
ou entaillées excessivement.
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from
the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English.
Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT
■Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité
Inspectez le système de cein tures de sécurité régulièrement. Contrôlez l'absence de
coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces dess errées. N'utilisez pas une ceinture de sécu-
rité endommagée avant qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture de sécurité endom-
magée ne permet pas de protéger un occupant de blessures graves ou mortelles.