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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 46
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Lexus Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect......................................... 68
LEXUS Enform Remote .............74
LEXUS Enform Service Connect......................................... 75
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........76
Alarm ................................................. 78
Theft prevention labels .................81 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 84
Gauges and meters ..................... 89
Multi-information display .......... 94
Fuel consumption information .....................................111
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Doors ................................................ 124
Trunk ................................................ 130
Smart access system with push-button start.......................135
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................143
Rear seats .......................................145
Driving position memory.......... 147
Head restraints .............................152
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 155
Inside rear view mirror .............. 157
Outside rear view mirrors .......159
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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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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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_UThe vehicle is equipped with sophisticated co
mputers that will record certain data, such
as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of th e driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras. Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this co mputer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct
research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit.
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Recorded image information can be erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled . However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the system operates will not be available.
●To learn more about the vehicl e data collected, used and shar ed by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subs cription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
To learn more about th e vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_UThe SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with th e airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer befo re you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dt sc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always driv e defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to drivin g. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by play ing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 67
1-2. Lexus Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ......................................... 68
LEXUS Enform Remote ............ 74
LEXUS Enform Service Connect ......................................... 75
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....... 76
Alarm ................................................. 78
Theft prevention labels ................ 81
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U1-2. Lexus Enform
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect
: If equipped
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) data and embe dded cellular technology to provide
safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center, wh ich operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.
Safety Connect service is available by su bscription on select, telematics hard-
ware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the
Telematics Subscription Service Agre ement and its Terms and Conditions, as
in effect and amended from time to time, a current copy of which is available
at Lexus.com. All use of the Safety Co nnect service is subject to such then-
applicable Terms and Conditions.
System components
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691-2. Lexus Enform
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For safety and security
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
●Automatic Collision Notification*
Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers.
(P. 71)
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
●Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. ( P. 71)
●Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
Connects drivers to resp onse-center support. (P. 71)
●Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance. ( P. 72)
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are
enrolled, you can begi n receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is ava ilable for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further sub-
scription details.
•The United States 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
• Canada 1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
•Puerto Rico 1-877-539-8777
Services
Subscription
701-2. Lexus Enform
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth® technology will not be possible during Safety
Connect.
●Safety Connect is available be ginning Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the contig-
uous United States only). Contact with th e Safety Connect response center is depen-
dent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection
availability, and GPS sa tellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the
response center or receive emergency se rvice support. Enrollment and Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement required. A variety of subscription terms is available;
charges vary by subscription term selected and location.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergenc y Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location
will function in the United States, includin g Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico and in Can-
ada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United States, Puerto Rico
and in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergenc y Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and Enhanced
Road Assistance will not function in the United States Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no Safety Connect services will function in and out-
side the United States Virgin Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommunications Act
and the device is not TTY compatible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect response ce nter will offer support in multiple languages. The Safety
Connect system will offer voice prompts in En glish, Spanish, and French. Please indicate
your language of ch oice when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the resp onse center if the network is busy.