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2-5. Driving information

When drivin

Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

NOTICE

To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

Summary of Contents for IS250 2009

Page 1: ...e driving experience 4 Maintenance andcare Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it your self maintenance and maintenance information 5 Whentrouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs...

Page 2: ...Steering wheel power adjustable type 63 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 65 Outside rear view mirrors 66 1 4 Openingandclosingthe windowsandmoonroof Power windows 69 Moon roof 71 1 5 Refueling Openi...

Page 3: ...ssist systems 186 PCS Pre Collision System 192 2 5 Drivinginformation Cargo and luggage 196 Vehicle load limits 199 Winter driving tips 200 Trailer towing 204 Dinghy towing vehicles with an automatic...

Page 4: ...unshade 273 Trunk storage extension 275 Coat hooks 276 Floor mat 277 Trunk features 278 Garage door opener 281 Compass 287 4 1 Maintenanceandcare Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior 292 Clean...

Page 5: ...hifted from P 415 If you lose your keys 416 If the electronic key does not operate properly 417 If the vehicle battery is discharged 421 If your vehicle overheats 424 If the vehicle becomes stuck 427...

Page 6: ...dex Exterior Turn signal lights P 139 Fog lights P 159 Side marker lights P 156 Headlights low and high beam P 156 Hood P 307 Parking lights P 156 Windshield wipers P 160 Moon roof P 71 Outside rear v...

Page 7: ...Rotation l Replacement l Inflation pressure l Information P 325 P 404 P 439 P 449 Tail lights P 156 Side marker lights P 156 Trunk P 43 Rear window defogger P 218 Doors P 39 Fuel filler door P 74 Tur...

Page 8: ...P 84 SRS knee airbags P 84 SRS driver airbag P 84 Floor mat P 277 Bottle holders door pockets P 256 Head restraints P 54 Front seats P 46 Cup holders P 254 SRS side airbags P 84 Console box P 252 Pow...

Page 9: ...Anti glare inside rear view mirror P 65 Personal lights P 249 Moon roof switch P 71 Interior lights P 249 Vanity mirrors P 258 Personal lights P 249 Interior lights P 249 Sun visors P 257 Coat hooks P...

Page 10: ...iving position memory switches Seat position memory switches P 48 P 52 Door lock switch P 39 Outside rear view mirror switches P 66 Window lock switch P 69 Power window switches P 69 Pictorial index I...

Page 11: ...66 P 269 Automatic transmission shift lever P 131 Shift lock override button P 415 Cigarette lighter Ashtrays P 264 P 263 Manual transmission shift lever P 137 Parking brake lever P 140 Cigarette ligh...

Page 12: ...and meters P 142 Multi information display P 151 Windshield wipers and washer switch P 160 Engine ignition switch P 126 Trunk opener main switch P 43 Glove box P 251 Tilt and telescopic steering lock...

Page 13: ...de rear view mirror defoggers P 218 Security indicator P 77 79 Emergency flasher switch P 372 Clock P 259 Audio system Securityindicator P 77 79 Emergency flasher switch P 372 Air conditioning system...

Page 14: ...adar cruise control switch P 166 170 P 170 Distance switch P 170 DISP switch P 152 Talk switch DISP switch P 152 Distance switch P 170 Cruise control switch Dynamic radar cruise control switch P 166 1...

Page 15: ...ade switch P 273 Trunk opener P 43 Fuel filler door opener P 74 Headlight cleaner switch P 165 Satellite switches P 260 Instrument panel light control dial P 143 If equipped Refer to Navigation System...

Page 16: ...ota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Lexus vehicle This ve...

Page 17: ...our vehicle Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you your occupants or others Defensive driving...

Page 18: ...arning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of dam...

Page 19: ...Operating the wireless remote control function P 36 Mechanical keys Key number plate n Cardkey ifequipped Electronic key Operating the smart access sys tem with push button start P 24 Mechanical key...

Page 20: ...ther with the electronic key If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly you will need the mechanical key P 417 n Cardkey l The mechanical key that is sto...

Page 21: ...Observe the following l Do not drop the keys subject them to strong shocks or bend them l Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time l Do not get the keys wet or wash them i...

Page 22: ...place the battery l Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key l If the battery cover is frequently...

Page 23: ...n start The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec tronic key including the card key on your person for example in your pocket Thedrivershould alwayscarrytheelectronickey Lo...

Page 24: ...dle to unlock the door Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked Press the lock button to lock the door Pressing and ho...

Page 25: ...26 1 2 Opening closing and locking the doors and trunk Antennalocationandeffectiverange n Antennalocation Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk...

Page 26: ...ectronic key is within about 2 3 ft 70 cm of either of the outside front door handles Only the doors detecting the key can be operated When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the elec...

Page 27: ...adio waves or electrical noise l When carrying a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wire less communication devices l When the electronic key is in contact with or is covered by the...

Page 28: ...buttons wait for at least 5 seconds and repeat step 2 Unlock the doors using the electronic key and open one of the doors If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed the doors will be...

Page 29: ...tronic key is not used because the key always transmits radio waves If the smart access system with push but ton start or the wireless remote control does not operate or the detection area becomes sma...

Page 30: ...near the window l The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle such as in the rain or in a car wash The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds...

Page 31: ...hile the electronic key is still inside the passenger compartment Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still...

Page 32: ...operation signals of the system such as the emer gency flashers Customizable features P 461 n Certificationforthesmartaccess systemwithpush buttonstart For vehicles sold in the U S A Alarm Situation...

Page 33: ...ved including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to ope...

Page 34: ...Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function l User of any el...

Page 35: ...lockbuzzer If a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds if an attempt to lock the door is made Fully close the door to stop the buzzer and lock the vehicle once more n Alarm Using the wireless remote...

Page 36: ...ffecting operation P 28 n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Settings e g trunk unlocking function can be changed Customizable features P 461 When is pushed for longer than about one seco...

Page 37: ...erence that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment F...

Page 38: ...the entry function wireless remotecontrolor door lock switch n Entryfunction P 25 n Wirelessremotecontrol P 36 n Doorlockswitch Locks all doors Unlocks all doors n Insidelockbutton Locks the door Unl...

Page 39: ...pening the rear doors Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors Automaticdoorlockingandunlockingsystems The following functions can be set or cancelled Vehicles with an automatic tran...

Page 40: ...oor lock switch or for approxi mately 5 seconds and then release The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired func tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows Vehicles with an...

Page 41: ...e features P 461 CAUTION n Toprevent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out resulting in deat...

Page 42: ...o disable the trunk opener On Off The trunk lid cannot be opened even with the wireless remote con trol or the entry function The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener entry function or wireless...

Page 43: ...runk handle n Internal trunkrelease lever n Usingthemechanical key The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key P 417 On Off Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk The trunk lid can be o...

Page 44: ...ot only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle n Whenchildren areinthe vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they...

Page 45: ...46 1 3 Adjustable components seats mirrors steering wheel Front seats Manual seat Seat position lever Seatback angle lever Vertical height adjustment lever Seat cushion front angle knob...

Page 46: ...clined the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of...

Page 47: ...edintomemory n Enteringapositiontomemory Switch to IGNITION ON mode Adjust the driver s seat steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions Push the SET button then within 3 sec...

Page 48: ...tton 1 2 or 3 press on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps The driving position is recalled when the driver s door is unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control and th...

Page 49: ...driving position cannot be linked properly Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and close the driver s door While pressing the desired button 1 2 or 3 press the lock or unlock side on the driver s do...

Page 50: ...RT STOP switchOFF Memorized positions except for the steering wheel positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again even...

Page 51: ...djust the front passenger seat to the desired position Push the SET button then within 3 seconds push button 1 2 or 3 until the signal beeps If the selected button has already been preset the previ ou...

Page 52: ...oor is opened even after turning the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF n Tocancelseat positionrecall Perform any of the following operations l Push the SET button l Push button 1 2 or 3 l Adjust the seat p...

Page 53: ...hile pushing the lock release button Folding operation outside rear seats To stow the head restraint by folding it forward pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button Only the but...

Page 54: ...ed position while in use CAUTION n Headrestraintprecautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury l Use the head restra...

Page 55: ...the shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder l Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips l Adjust the position of the seatback Sit up straight and w...

Page 56: ...s frontandoutsiderearseats The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal colli sio...

Page 57: ...ve around fully n Automaticlockingretractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This...

Page 58: ...the vehicle s seat belt P 100 l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt follow the instructions on P 56 regarding seat belt usage n Replacingthebeltafterthepretens...

Page 59: ...ross the center of your shoul der The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or...

Page 60: ...ve modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer Inappropriate han dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly result...

Page 61: ...ccident resulting in death or serious injury n Afteradjustingthesteeringwheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked Otherwise the steering wheel may move suddenly possibly causing an ac...

Page 62: ...TART STOP switch is turned OFF the steering wheel returns to its stowed position by moving up and away to enable easier driver entry and exit Switching to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode will return the...

Page 63: ...emory A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory P 48 n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer It is possible to deactivate...

Page 64: ...resulting in death or serious injury In automatic mode sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behindandautomatically reducethereflectedlight Turns automatic mode on off The indicator co...

Page 65: ...ror defoggers to defog the mirrors P 218 n Foldingbackthemirrors n One touchadjustmentofthe mirrorangle vehicleswithdriving positionmemory A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adju...

Page 66: ...rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti glare inside rear view mir ror to reduce reflected light P 65 n Rain clearingmirrors ifequipped When water droplets collects on the mirror...

Page 67: ...he mirrors while driving l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back l Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving n When themirrordefoggers areope...

Page 68: ...children from accidentally opening or clos ing a passenger window The passenger windows can still be opened and closed using the driver s switch even if the lock switch is on The power windows can be...

Page 69: ...tween the window and the window frame window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Settings e g linked door lock operation can be change...

Page 70: ...oon roof up and down n Openingandclosing Open The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened position Push the switch again to fully open Close Push the switch in the either direction to stop th...

Page 71: ...be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the ENGINE START STOP switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF It cannot however be operated once either front door is opened n Jam protec...

Page 72: ...cautions Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roo...

Page 73: ...74 1 4 Opening and closing thewindows and moon roof...

Page 74: ...ap n Beforerefuelingthevehicle Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed n Openingthefueltankcap Press the opener switch Turn the fuel tank cap slowly...

Page 75: ...the opposite direction n Fueltypes Use unleaded gasoline 91 Octane rating Research Octane Number 96 or higher n Fueltankcapacity reference 17 2 gal 65 L 14 3 Imp gal n Whenthefuel fillerdooropener is...

Page 76: ...ischarged static electricity from their bodies to come close to an open fuel tank l Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled l Do not smoke while refueling the...

Page 77: ...he key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system key with a built in transponder chip of another vehicle The vehicle s keys have built in transponder chips that prevent the eng...

Page 78: ...for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2...

Page 79: ...l The hood is opened with the alarm being set n Settingthealarmsystem Close the doors trunk and hood and lock all doors The system will be set automati cally after 30 seconds The indicator light chan...

Page 80: ...al items are left in the vehicle n Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the system l A person inside the vehicle opens a door t...

Page 81: ...system Before driving Theft prevention labels U S A These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remo...

Page 82: ...pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 46 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily opera ble Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel down...

Page 83: ...t increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger l Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and...

Page 84: ...erious injury SRS front airbags SRS driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen ger from impact with interior components Knee airbags Can he...

Page 85: ...tion sensor etc The main SRS airbag system components are shown above The SRS air bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sen sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an...

Page 86: ...veral minutes The airbag itself may also be hot l The windshield may crack n Operatingconditions frontairbags l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the des...

Page 87: ...other than a colli sion The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration n Typesofcollisionsthatmaynotdepl...

Page 88: ...e side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear co...

Page 89: ...o inflate l A portion of the doors is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate l Th...

Page 90: ...sured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you...

Page 91: ...hould be properly secured using a child restraint system Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are t...

Page 92: ...he SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees l Do not lean against the door th...

Page 93: ...window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation l If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored such as the...

Page 94: ...ags l Repairs modifications removal or replacement of the steering wheel instrument panel dashboard seats or seat upholstery front side and rear pillars or roof side rails l Repairs or modifications o...

Page 95: ...cleisequippedwithafrontpassengeroccupantclassificationsys tem This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activatesor deactivatesthedevices forfront passenger SRS warning light...

Page 96: ...bag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAGOFF...

Page 97: ...ning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAGOFF indicator lights Not illuminated SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the fro...

Page 98: ...the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat If the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated disconnect the extender tongue from...

Page 99: ...ger to sit up straight well back in the seat feet on the floor and with the seat belt worn cor rectly If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remain illuminated either ask the pas senger to move to the rea...

Page 100: ...llow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 104 Typesofchildrestraints Child restraint systems are classified into th...

Page 101: ...a child restraint system sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle s seat belt P 56 CAUTION n Childrestraintprecautions l For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops a chi...

Page 102: ...ssible even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured...

Page 103: ...could result in death If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt n Whenthechildrestraintsystemisnotinuse l Keep the child restraint system properly sec...

Page 104: ...der belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com patiblewith the LATCH Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children system Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outsi...

Page 105: ...of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors For owners in Canada The symbol on a...

Page 106: ...ATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicat...

Page 107: ...e the child seat on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Fully extend the s...

Page 108: ...belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended n Forwardfacing Convertibleseat Place the child seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child seat and ins...

Page 109: ...has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors n Boosterseat Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle Sit the child in the bo...

Page 110: ...Childrestraintsystemswithatoptetherstrap Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or a lower anchors and lock the head restraint in place at the original position Open the anchor bracket cover la...

Page 111: ...raint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819 CAUTION n Wheninstallingaboosterseat Do not fully extend the shoulder b...

Page 112: ...ure the outside rear seat head restraints are not in the folded position l Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted l Push and pull the child seat from side to...

Page 113: ...injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a collision n Tocorrectly attacha child restraintsystemtotheanchors When using the LATCH anchors be sure that there are no foreign objects arou...

Page 114: ...114 1 7 Safetyinformation...

Page 115: ...115 1 7 Safetyinformation 1 Before driving...

Page 116: ...P 137 Release the parking brake P 140 Gradually release the clutch pedal At the same time gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle n Stopping Automatic transmission With the shi...

Page 117: ...kingthevehicle Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 140 Shift the shift lever to P P 131 Press the ENGINE START STOP switch and stop the eng...

Page 118: ...300 km Avoid sudden stops l For the first 621 miles 1000 km Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden acceleration Do not drive continuously in the low gears Do not drive at a constant speed...

Page 119: ...onse in an emergency resulting in an acci dent l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials l With automatic transmission vehicles do not let the vehicle roll backwards...

Page 120: ...s injury l Always check that all passengers arms heads or other parts of their bodies are not outside the vehicle as this may result in death or serious injury l Do not drive the vehicle off road This...

Page 121: ...g in an accident n Whenshiftingtheshiftlever With automatic transmission vehicles be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed This may lead to unexpected rapid acceler...

Page 122: ...engine is running or immediately after turning the engine off Doing so may cause burns l Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up or where it is snowing If snowbanks build up arou...

Page 123: ...t follow other vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking In this case braking is still possible but it will require more force on the pedal than usual Braking distance m...

Page 124: ...so may damage the clutch l Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade n Whenparkingthevehicle With automatic transmission vehicles always put the shift lever in P Failu...

Page 125: ...llowing situations Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle l It may be difficult to control your vehicle l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds l T...

Page 126: ...k that the parking brake is set Check that the shift lever is set in P Sit in the driver s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns green Press the ENGINE S...

Page 127: ...mly depress the clutch pedal The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns green Press the ENGINE START STOP switch The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds whichever is less Conti...

Page 128: ...n released The mode changes each time the switch is pressed OFF Emergency flashers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used The ENGINE START STOP swit...

Page 129: ...e vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift lever in P vehicles with an automatic transmission the ENGINE START STOP switch will automatically turn OFF n Electronickeybatt...

Page 130: ...vehicle push and hold the ENGINE START STOP switch for more than 3 seconds However do not touch the ENGINE START STOP switch while driving except in an emergency If the engine stops while the vehicle...

Page 131: ...GINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever n Shiftpositionuses To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises set the shift lever in the D position f...

Page 132: ...f engine braking force to be selected Higher shift range Lower shift range The selected shift range from 1 to 6 will be displayed in the meter cluster To return to normal D position driving the shift...

Page 133: ...cle speed and driving conditions 5 Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 5 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions 4 Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 4 according to vehicle...

Page 134: ...s to be used preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected Higher shift range Lower shift range The selected shift range from 1 to 6 will be displayed...

Page 135: ...rtain period of time n Gear position display when driving The current gear is displayed on the multi information display P 154 n Downshifting restrictionswarning buzzer To help ensure safety and drivi...

Page 136: ...FT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according to the driver performance and driving conditions The AI SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position How ev...

Page 137: ...l transmission n Shiftingthe shiftlever Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever and then release it slowly n ShiftingtheshiftleverintoR Shift the shift lever into the R positio...

Page 138: ...slippery road surfaces such as on snow Push the switch once more to return to normal mode n Maximum downshiftingspeed Adhere to the downshifting speeds in the following table in order to prevent over...

Page 139: ...dicators flashfasterthanusual Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out Right turn Left turn Move and hold the lever part way to signal a lane change The right hand signal w...

Page 140: ...an automatic transmission Sets the parking brake Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with y...

Page 141: ...djusting the steering wheel vehicles with manually adjustable type steer ingwheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely lock...

Page 142: ...T STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Multi information display P 151 Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Tacho indicator When the set...

Page 143: ...ip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances indepen dently Speed indicator When the set speed is reached while driving this ring shaped indicator comes on in yellow The ind...

Page 144: ...g up the satellite switch mode on the multi information display Press or the ON OFF but ton Select the item whose setting is to be changed Press or to display the item whose setting is to be changed C...

Page 145: ...The setting can be made only when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped Push or to select the speed or tacho indicator set mode Turn the speed or tacho indicat...

Page 146: ...turns to its previously displayed content The yellow indicator is displayed to indicate that the desired speed has been set STEP 2 n Speed indicatordisplay conditions andvehicle speedsettingrange Vehi...

Page 147: ...not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone which indi cates the maximum engine speed l The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone H In this case i...

Page 148: ...ator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel informthedriver of the statusofthe vehicle s various systems Instrument cluster The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer...

Page 149: ...transmission ETCS SNOW indicator P 138 U S A Headlight indicator P 156 vehicleswith an automatic transmission ECT PWR indicator P 132 Canada Tail light indicator P 156 Cruise control indicator P 166...

Page 150: ...off after the engine is started or after a few sec onds There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on or if the lights do not turn off Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dea...

Page 151: ...er cruising related information l Satellite switch mode display P 260 This switch is used to configure various function settings l Intuitive parking assist dis play if equipped P 180 Automatically dis...

Page 152: ...be switched by pushing the DISP switch With navigation system n Outsidetemperature Displays the outside air temperature The temperature range that can be displayed is from 40 F 40 C to 122 F 50 C When...

Page 153: ...hen only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank the display may not be updated Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset The function can be reset by pushing the DISP swi...

Page 154: ...on with 6 ranges enabled It is possible for the transmission to automatically select between all 6 of the gears In this case the transmission has selected third gear n Systemcheckdisplay After switchi...

Page 155: ...isplay At extremely low temperatures the information display monitor may respond slowly and display changes may be delayed For example there is a lag between the driver s shifting and the new gear num...

Page 156: ...toward you to turn on the high beams Release to turn them off You can flash the high beams with the head lights on or off Theheadlights canbe operated manually or automatically The side marker parkin...

Page 157: ...itch P 260 AFS OFF turns on when the AFS is deactivated n Daytimerunning lightsystem To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers the headlights turn on automati cally at a reduced intensity whe...

Page 158: ...turn the lights on again switch to IGNITION ON mode or turn the light switch off once and then back to or n Automaticheadlightlevelingsystem vehicleswithdischarge headlights The level of the headlight...

Page 159: ...windshield wipers 2 When driving Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain orfog Theycanbe turnedononlywhen the headlightsareonlowbeam Front fo...

Page 160: ...per with interval adjuster Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases th...

Page 161: ...erate one more time after a short delay to pre vent dripping Rain sensing windshield wipers With AUTO selected the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain The system aut...

Page 162: ...is being used delay until drip prevention wiper sweep occurs Low speed wiper operation selected wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is...

Page 163: ...the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind shield washer fluid reservoir n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Settings e g drip prevention function can be ch...

Page 164: ...wipers as they may damage the windshield n When a nozzlebecomesblocked Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object The nozzle will be damaged n When thereisnowasherfluid spray fromthenozzle Dam...

Page 165: ...ield washer linkedoperation When the windshield washer is operated with the ENGINE START STOP switch in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on the headlight cleaner will operate once P 160 NOTICE n Wh...

Page 166: ...without using the accelera tor Indicator Cruise control switch n Setthevehiclespeed Turn the ON OFF button on Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate to the...

Page 167: ...eed approximately 1 0 mph 1 6 km h can be made by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it n Cancelingandresumingregularacceleration Cancel Push the lever towards you to cancel cruise co...

Page 168: ...ion The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations l Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph 16 km h below the preset vehicle speed At this time the memorized set spee...

Page 169: ...n Situationsunsuitable forcruise control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause serious or fatal accident...

Page 170: ...ts conventional cruise control with a vehicle to vehicle distance control In the vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in order tomaintainasetf...

Page 171: ...button once more to deactivate Selecting conventional con stant speed control mode Turn the ON OFF button on Push the button once more to deactivate Vehicle to vehicle distance con trol mode is alway...

Page 172: ...te the vehicle to the desired speed and press the lever down to set n Adjustingthespeedsetting Increase speed Decrease speed To change the set speed oper ate the lever until the desired set speed is d...

Page 173: ...ol and return to the set speed push the lever up n Changingthevehicle to vehicledistance Each push of the switch changes the vehicle to vehicle distance Long Medium Short The vehicle to vehicle distan...

Page 174: ...the vehicle to vehicle distance switch Example of deceleration cruising when the vehicle ahead is driving slower than the set speed When fixed speed cruising is set at 62 mph 100 km h and the vehicle...

Page 175: ...e a system malfunction or to alert you to the need for caution while driving P 392 n The dynamicradarcruisecanbe setwhen l The shift lever is in the D position or S position However it cannot be set i...

Page 176: ...the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Vehicle to vehicle distance increases decreases in accordance with vehicle speed n Radar sensorandgrillecover Always keep the senso...

Page 177: ...nvironment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with an...

Page 178: ...ntrances to expressways l When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from functioning correctly fog snow sandstorm etc l Where buzzer can be heard often n When theradarse...

Page 179: ...m can function effectively l Keep the sensor and front grille clean at all times Clean the sensor and front grille with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them l Do not subject the sensor or su...

Page 180: ...Always check the surrounding area when using thissystem With navigation system For vehicles equipped with a navigation system refer to the separate Navi gation System Owner s Manual for further detail...

Page 181: ...cle approaches within approxi mately 1 6 ft 50 cm of an obstacle Approximately 1 2 ft 37 5 cm to 1 6 ft 50 cm from the obsta cle Approximately 0 8 ft 25 cm to 1 2 ft 37 5 cm from the obstacle Flashing...

Page 182: ...5 ft 45 cm from the obstacle Flashing Within 1 1 ft 35 cm of the obstacle n Buzzeroperationanddistancetotheobstacle A buzzer sounds when the corner sensors and back sensor are oper ating l The buzzer...

Page 183: ...ely 1 6 ft 50 cm Approximately 4 9 ft 150 cm Approximately 1 6 ft 50 cm The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors Note that the sensors cannot detect obstacles that are extremely close to t...

Page 184: ...ist sensors in the vicinity The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna Towing eyelets are installed The bumper or sensor re...

Page 185: ...et appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB 001 du Canada n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Settings e g buzzer volume can be changed Customizable features P 461 CAUTION n Cautionwhenusi...

Page 186: ...increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation n VSC VehicleStabilityControl Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving sud...

Page 187: ...rt assist control sys tems have been engaged A buzzer intermittent sounds to indicate that VSC is operating The stop lights and high mounted stoplight turn on when the hill start assist control system...

Page 188: ...it n TurningoffTRAC Quickly push and release the but ton to turn off TRAC A message will be shown on the multi information display Push the button again to turn the system back on n TurningoffTRAC and...

Page 189: ...and vibrations caused by the ABS brake assist VSC TRAC and hill start assist control systems l A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just after the vehicle be...

Page 190: ...excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine OFF The system should return to normal within 10 minutes CAUTION n The ABSdoes notoperateeffectivelywhen l The limits of tire gripping...

Page 191: ...cise particular care when the indica tor light flashes and a buzzer sounds n When TRAC and VSC are off Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions As there are system...

Page 192: ...cts an unavoidablefrontalcollision n Pre collisionseat belts The seat belts are immediately retracted to provide the driver and passen gers with enhanced pretensioner effectiveness in a collision P 57...

Page 193: ...km h The brake pedal is depressed n Conditionsthatmaytriggerthesystemeven ifthere isnodangerofcollision l When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve l When passing an oncoming...

Page 194: ...ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radio frequency radiation exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon trolled environ...

Page 195: ...tion effectively l Keep the sensor and front grille clean at all times Clean the sensor and front grille with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them l Do not subject the sensor or surrounding...

Page 196: ...e amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capaci...

Page 197: ...oad capacity of 825 lb 375 kg the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows 825 lb 366 lb 459 lb 375 kg 166 kg 209 kg In this condition if 3 more passengers with the combi...

Page 198: ...fere with the driver s field of view or move during sharp accelera tion or turning thus impairing the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants l Secure all...

Page 199: ...nt Vehicle load limits include total load capacity seating capacity towing capacityand cargo capacity n Total load capacity 825 lb 375kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants carg...

Page 200: ...s for the rear tires Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand and that chains match the size of the tires n Beforedrivingthevehicle Perform the following according to the drivin...

Page 201: ...lations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location and type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains l Install the chains on the rear tires l Retighten the chai...

Page 202: ...ause death or serious injury l Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle l Maintain the recommended level of air pressure l Do not drive in excess of 75 mph 120 km h regardless of the type of s...

Page 203: ...of and obtain replacement snow tires from Lexus dealers or legiti mate tire retailers This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire air pressure sensor n F...

Page 204: ...mmend towing a trailer with your vehicle Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Your Lexus is not designed...

Page 205: ...nghy towing vehicles with an automatic transmission NOTICE n Toavoid seriousdamage to yourvehicle Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed...

Page 206: ...system and other powered devices have been turned off Release the parking brake After towing leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driv ing the vehicle n Necessaryequipmentand accesso...

Page 207: ...nformation 2 When driving NOTICE n Dinghy towingdirection n Toprevent thesteeringfromlocking Ensure the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY mode Do not tow the vehicle backwards Doing so may caus...

Page 208: ...208 2 5 Driving information...

Page 209: ...atically adjusted according to the tem peraturesetting With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Without navigation...

Page 210: ...crease the temperature The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time is pressed Dual mode the indicator on is on The temperature for the left hand seat and r...

Page 211: ...the air conditioning system and defogger n Changingtheairoutlets Press The air outlets switch each time the is pressed The air flow shown on the display indicates the following Upper body Upper body a...

Page 212: ...modes each time is pressed IS350 Press The mode switches among recycles air inside the vehicle AUTO and introduces air from outside the vehicle modes each time is pressed When the system is switched t...

Page 213: ...circulated air mode Pol len is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body Usually the system will turn off automatically after approximately 3 minutes To stop the operation p...

Page 214: ...ow to 3 high can be set Adjustingthepositionofandopeningandclosingtheairoutlets Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to open or close the vent Front outlets rig...

Page 215: ...ow l Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on n Usingthesysteminrecirculated airmode The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an ex...

Page 216: ...occur Outside air mode does not switch to The air conditioning system operates automatically The operation cancels after 1 minute l In rainy weather the windows may fog up Press CAUTION n Toprevent th...

Page 217: ...s in IGNITION ON mode CAUTION n When theoutsiderearviewmirrordefoggers areon Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror as it can become very hot and burn you These features are used to...

Page 218: ...ith navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Without navigation system type A CD player with changer and AM FM radio Wi...

Page 219: ...lf This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet Therefore nev...

Page 220: ...Interior features NOTICE n Toprevent batterydischarge Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off n Toavoid damagingthe audiosystem Take care not to spill drinks or oth...

Page 221: ...M SatelliteRadio n Scanningthepresetradiostations Press and hold until you hear a beep Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press once again Seeking an...

Page 222: ...classical jazz etc from radio stations which broadcast this information n ReceivingRDS broadcasts Press or on during FM reception The type of program changes each time is pressed l ROCK l EASYLIS Eas...

Page 223: ...beep XM SatelliteRadio ifequipped n ReceivingXM SatelliteRadio Press The display changes as follows each time is pressed AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or...

Page 224: ...reached press again l Scanning preset channels Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired channel is reached press again n Displayingtextinformation Press The display will show up to 10 ch...

Page 225: ...w n XM SatelliteRadio An XM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro vided under a separate subscription Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states and 10 Can...

Page 226: ...r subscrip tion information When a contract is canceled you can choose the CH000 and all free to air channels The premium channel you selected is not authorized Wait for about 2 seconds until the radi...

Page 227: ...re is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning t...

Page 228: ...to LOAD n LoadingmultipleCDs Press and hold until you hear a beep WAIT is shown on the display Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green The display changes from WAIT to LOA...

Page 229: ...cted is shown on the display Press and remove the CD n EjectingalltheCDs Press and hold until you hear a beep and then remove the CDs Selecting fast forwarding andscanningtracks n Selectingatrack Pres...

Page 230: ...ndomplayback n CurrentCD Press RAND Songs are played in random order until random playback is canceled n AllCDs Press and hold RAND until you hear a beep Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in a rando...

Page 231: ...t all n Canceling random repeatand scanplayback Press RAND RPT or again n When LOAD ERROR or WAIT is shown on thedisplay LOAD This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD ERROR Make...

Page 232: ...jected position for extended peri ods CDs may be damaged and may not play properly n Lens cleaners Do not use lens cleaners Doing so may damage the CD player NOTICE n CDsand adapters thatcannotbeused...

Page 233: ...ert anything other than CDs into the CD slot l Do not apply oil to the CD player l Store CDs away from direct sunlight l Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player l CDs with a transparent or...

Page 234: ...he desired folder n Selectingthedesiredfolderby cueingthefirstfileofeachfolder Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired folder is reached press once again n Returningtothefirstfolder Pres...

Page 235: ...n Repeatingafile Press RPT n Repeatingallofthefilesinafolder Press and hold RPT until you hear a beep Randomplayback n Toplayfilesfromaparticularfolderinrandomorder Press RAND n Toplayallofthefilesona...

Page 236: ...that the CD player has completed loading the CD ERROR Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up and then reinsert it in the player WAIT Operation is stopped due to a high temperature ins...

Page 237: ...edia formats recorded by them that can be used l MP3 file compatibility Compatible standards MP3 MPEG1 LAYER3 MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG2 LSF LAY...

Page 238: ...lated to standards and limitations are as follows Maximum directory hierarchy 8 levels Maximum length of folder names file names 32 characters Maximum number of folders 192 including the root Maximum...

Page 239: ...kers l Playback To play MP3 file with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW playback may not be possible in some instances d...

Page 240: ...eatures Optimal use of the audio system Type A Type B Adjusting the sound quality Changing the sound quality modes Changing the listening position Adjusting the ASL Adjusting the sound quality Changin...

Page 241: ...e the best sound for each listening position Press position selector to change the setting The display changes as follows each time is pressed Adjustingsoundqualityandvolumebalance n Changingsoundqual...

Page 242: ...ystem type Bonly When the surround mode is on the matrix 7 1 surround sound system provides a realistic sound field Mode displayed Sound qual ity mode Level Press Press BAS 1 Bass 5 to 5 Low High MID...

Page 243: ...djust ments must be made on the portable audio device itself n Whenusingaportableaudiodevice connected to the poweroutlet Noise may occur during playback Use the power source of the portable audio dev...

Page 244: ...udio source changes as follows each time is pressed If no discs are inserted in the player that mode will be skipped FM1 FM2 CD changer AUX AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Adjustingthevolume Press on to increase th...

Page 245: ...until you hear a beep Selectingatrack file Press to select the CD mode Press or on to select the desired track file SelectingadiscintheCDplayer Press to select the CD mode Press and hold or on until...

Page 246: ...nautomaticallyturnon offaccordingtothepresenceof the electronic key whether the doors are locked unlocked whether the doorsareopened closed and the ENGINE START STOP switch mode Front personal lights...

Page 247: ...on off is on the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Setting e g The time elapsed before lights turn off can be changed Customiz able fe...

Page 248: ...3 Interior features Interiorlights Models without a moon roof Door position on off On off Models with a moon roof Door position on off On off Personallights Front models without a moon roof On off In...

Page 249: ...250 3 3 Using the interior lights Front models with a moon roof On off Rear On off Personal lights...

Page 250: ...Using the storage features List of storage features Glovebox Open push button Lock with the mechanical key Unlock with the mechanical key Glove box Console boxes Cup holders Bottle holders door pocket...

Page 251: ...the button to release the lock Lift the armrest to open n Gloveboxlight The glove box light turns on when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNI TION ON mode n Trunk opener mainswitch The trunk opene...

Page 252: ...nt The console box light turn on when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNI TION ON mode n Usingthefront consolebox tostoreCDcases CAUTION n Cautionwhiledriving Keep the console box closed Injuries...

Page 253: ...lock Slide the armrest CAUTION n Itemsthatshouldnotbe leftin theoverhead console Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot lighters may explode and gla...

Page 254: ...forthecupholder Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury If...

Page 255: ...ckets The door pocket can be opened and closed When installing the bottle close the cap of the bottle CAUTION n Cautionwhiledriving Keep the door pockets closed Injuries may result in the event of an...

Page 256: ...257 3 Interior features 3 5 Other interior features Sun visors Forward position Flip down Side position Flip down unhook and swing to the side...

Page 257: ...258 3 5 Other interior features Vanity mirror Slide the cover The light turns on when the cover is opened...

Page 258: ...res 3 Interior features Clock n The clock is displayedwhen The ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode Adjusts the hour Adjusts the minutes Rounds to the nearest hour e g 1 00 to...

Page 259: ...various fea tures Settingsareshown onthemulti informationdisplay n Operatingthesatelliteswitches Bring up the satellite switch mode on the multi information display Press or the ON OFF button Select t...

Page 260: ...thesatelliteswitches STEP 3 Intuitive parking assist P 180 on off if equipped Tire pressure warning system initialization P 327 ID code selection for tire air pressure system P 329 AFS Adaptive Front...

Page 261: ...START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped n Display The display will return to the original display if the satellite switches are not oper ated for an extended period Even i...

Page 262: ...Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray then make sure the ashtray is fully closed l Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray Front Pu...

Page 263: ...sult in the event of an accident or sudden braking n Toavoid burnsorfires l Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter l Do not hold the cigarette lighter down It could overheat and cause a...

Page 264: ...ower outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit n Toprevent thefusefrombeingblown Do not use an accessory that uses...

Page 265: ...interior features Seat heaters Vehicles with an automatic transmission Heats the seats The indicator light comes on The higher the number the warmer the seats become Driver s seat Front passenger s se...

Page 266: ...The ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode n Whennotinuse Set the dial to 0 The indicator light turns off Vehicles with a manual transmission Heats the seats The indicator light comes on The...

Page 267: ...who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc l Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion inc...

Page 268: ...od airflow byblowing air from theseats Vehicles with an automatic transmission Heats the seats The indicator light amber comes on The higher the number the warmer the seats become Blows air from the s...

Page 269: ...inuse Set the dial to 0 The indicator light turns off Vehicles with a manual transmission Heats the seats The indicator light amber comes on The higher the number the warmer the seats become Blows air...

Page 270: ...ns who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc l Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion i...

Page 271: ...272 3 5 Other interior features Armrest NOTICE n Toprevent damageto thearmrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest Pull the armrest down for use...

Page 272: ...shifted out of R and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph 15 km h If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse operation feature it will not be raised even wh...

Page 273: ...ed Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is not running n Toensure normal operation of thesunshade Observe the following precautions l Do not place excessive load on the motor or other comp...

Page 274: ...is closed In the event of sudden braking items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into the cabin resulting in injury Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and r...

Page 275: ...sthatmustnotbehung on thehook Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy these items may become projectiles that cause death or seriou...

Page 276: ...r mat slipping and interfering with the move ment of the pedals during driving resulting in an accident l Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct side faces up...

Page 277: ...278 3 5 Other interior features Trunk features n Cargohooks Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items n Shoppingbaghooks n First aid kit storage belt Loosen Tighten...

Page 278: ...gohooksarenotin use To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they are not in use n Warningtrianglestoragebelt Loosen Tighten n Luggagemat Pull the lever upwards when lift...

Page 279: ...280 3 5 Other interior features NOTICE n When closing the trunk Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk The luggage mat may get damaged...

Page 280: ...ch can be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator Buttons n ProgrammingtheHomeLink Point the remote control transmit ter fo...

Page 281: ...ion by pressing the newly programmed button If a HomeLink button has been programmed for a garage door check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate see if your...

Page 282: ...opens the programming process is complete If the door does not open press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage d...

Page 283: ...rased but can be reprogrammed To reprogram a button follow the Reprogramming a HomeLink button instructions OperatingtheHomeLink Press the appropriate HomeLink button The HomeLink indicator light shou...

Page 284: ...er must be pointed away from the HomeLink button n Certificationforthegaragedooropener This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the f...

Page 285: ...o prevent potential harm n Conformingtofederal safety standards Do not use the HomeLink Compatible Transceiver with any garage door opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ...

Page 286: ...ndicates the direction in which the vehicleisheading n Operation To turn the compass on or off push AUTO for longer than 3 seconds Push and hold the button for 3 seconds or more n Displays anddirectio...

Page 287: ...f the vehicle If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration the compass will devi ate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to the following n Deviationcalibration Stop the...

Page 288: ...tionsunfavorabletocorrectoperation The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions l The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning l The vehicle is on an inclined surface...

Page 289: ...performing circling calibration NOTICE n Toavoid thecompassmalfunctions Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sen...

Page 290: ...not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint n Bumpers Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners Perform t...

Page 291: ...ving near the sea coast After driving on salted roads If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface If you see dead insects insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint After driving in an a...

Page 292: ...ts Wax may cause damage to the lenses n Toprevent damageto thewindshield wiperarms When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side wiper arm upward first and repeat for the p...

Page 293: ...nd dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool detergent l Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all...

Page 294: ...lent results are obtained when keeping the carpet as dry as possible n Seatbelts Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear fr...

Page 295: ...ng summer l Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or that contain wax on the upholstery as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly n Wateronthefloor Do...

Page 296: ...Generalmaintenance Should be performed on a daily basis This can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer n Scheduledmaintenance Should be performed at specified intervals according to the mainte nan...

Page 297: ...result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death n Warninginhandlingof battery l Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile com ponents conta...

Page 298: ...xhaust system No fumes or strange sounds Radiator condenser hoses Not blocked with foreign matter P 319 Washer fluid At the correct level P 324 Listed below are the general maintenance items that shou...

Page 299: ...learance and correct amount of free play Brakes Not pull to one side when applied Loss of brake effectiveness Spongy feeling brake pedal Pedal almost touches floor Head restraints Move smoothly and lo...

Page 300: ...Engine hood The lock system works properly Fluid leaks Is there any leakage after parking Tire Inflation pressure is correct Tire surfaces not worn or dam aged Tires rotated according to the maintenan...

Page 301: ...o service the vehicle n YourvehiclemaynotpasstheI Mtest l When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on your driving...

Page 302: ...3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine coolant level P 317 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene gly col based non sili...

Page 303: ...t leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment l Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery Fuel and battery fumes are flammable l...

Page 304: ...ng fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and or the coolant temperature is high P 319 n Safetyglasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material fluid spray e...

Page 305: ...locked If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Releasethelock from the insideofthevehicleto open...

Page 306: ...3 Do it yourself maintenance Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack correctly Improperplacementmay damage your vehicleor causeinjury n Front 2WD AWD n...

Page 307: ...e engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack l Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P automatic or R manual l Make sure to set the...

Page 308: ...ompartment IS350 Battery P 321 Engine oil level dipstick P 313 Engine oil filler cap P 313 Brake fluid reservoir P 319 Fuse boxes P 347 Washer fluid tank P 324 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 319 Ra...

Page 309: ...nce and care IS250 Battery P 321 Engine oil level dipstick P 313 Engine oil filler cap P 313 Brake fluid reservoir P 319 Fuse boxes P 347 Washer fluid tank P 324 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 319...

Page 310: ...nance Enginecompartmentcover n Removingtheenginecompartmentcover Front Outside n Installingtheclips Press the tip of the clip against a hard surface such as a desk to allow the center part of the clip...

Page 311: ...e on level ground After turning off the engine wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick...

Page 312: ...k the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise Add engine oil slowly checking the dipstick Install the filler cap turning it clo...

Page 313: ...onomy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 oil is not avail able SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change n How to read oil container la...

Page 314: ...to the odometer P 142 when the engine is running Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF While pressing the trip meter reset button set the ENGINE START STOP switch to the IGNITION ON mode but do not s...

Page 315: ...e level is on or below the LOW line add coolant up to the FULL line NOTICE n Toprevent seriousenginedamage Check the oil level on regular basis n Whenreplacingtheengineoil l Be careful not to spill en...

Page 316: ...ture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water Enabled 31 F 35 C Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Enabled 44 F 42 C For more details about engine cool...

Page 317: ...luidlevel The brake fluid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items n Addingfluid CAUTION n Whentheengineishot Do not...

Page 318: ...uid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately If you still experience discomfort see a doctor NOTICE n Ifthefluidlevel isloworhigh It is normal for the brake fluid level to go dow...

Page 319: ...enance 4 Maintenance and care Battery Check the battery as follows n Batteryexterior Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections cracks or loose clamp...

Page 320: ...disconnect the ground cable l Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon necting the charger cables to the battery n Afterrecharging reconnectingthebattery In some cas...

Page 321: ...r closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation n Howtorecharge thebattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate n Emergency measures rega...

Page 322: ...urned off CAUTION n When refillingthewasherfluid Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as the washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc N...

Page 323: ...not rotated n Tirerotation 2WD models with 16 inch tires or AWD models Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Lexus recommends that tire rotation is carried ou...

Page 324: ...n the wrong side of the vehicle direc tional tires will perform poorly 2WD models with 18 inch or directional 17 inch tires Tires cannot be rotated n Thetirepressurewarningsystem Your Lexus is equippe...

Page 325: ...and tire pressure warning system must be initialized Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer P 329 Initializingthetirepressurewarningsystem n The tir...

Page 326: ...n pressure level P 439 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level Turn the ENG...

Page 327: ...use the satellite switch P 260 n RegisteringIDcodes 2 sets of tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes can be registered Once a second set of tires is registered at 2ND you can switch bet...

Page 328: ...ng the tire pressure warning system will not operate properly After driving for about 20 minutes the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction T...

Page 329: ...ed technician even if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious n Ifthetreadwearsdown below0 16in 4mm onsnowtires The effectiveness of snow tires is lost n Lowprofiletires modelsnot...

Page 330: ...ect tires of the same size construction and load capac ity as the originally installed tires Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment make sure your snow tires also have radial constr...

Page 331: ...his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference...

Page 332: ...res l 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 n When initializingthetire pressure warningsystem Do not press the satel...

Page 333: ...ls and body n Lowprofiletiresand wheels Wheels with profile tires like 17 and 18 inch tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel when receiving impact from the road surface Therefore...

Page 334: ...6 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Tire inflation pressure n Tireinflationpressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis played on the tire and loading information label P 43...

Page 335: ...the tire valve cap Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended lev e...

Page 336: ...Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure re...

Page 337: ...l Poor handling l Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires l Poor sealing of the tire bead l Wheel deformation and or tire separation l A greater possibility of tire damage from road ha...

Page 338: ...tion When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and offset Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer...

Page 339: ...sing death or serious injury NOTICE n Replacingtire inflationpressure warning valvesandtransmitters l Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ma...

Page 340: ...oning efficiency n Removal method Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in the outside air mode Turn the ENGINE START...

Page 341: ...sdecreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary n Cleaningmethod If the filter is dirty clean by blow ing compressed air through the filter from the downwar...

Page 342: ...it yourself maintenance NOTICE n Toprevent damage tothe system l When using the air conditioning system make sure that a filter is always installed l When cleaning the filter do not clean the filter...

Page 343: ...anew one ifitis discharged n Youwillneedthefollowingitems l Flathead screwdriver l Small Phillips head screwdriver l Lithium battery CR1632 n Replacingthebattery Take out the mechanical key Remove the...

Page 344: ...used batteries according to the local laws n When thecardkeybatteryneeds tobereplaced ifequipped The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers Your Lexus dealer can replace the batt...

Page 345: ...If this happens checkandreplacethefuses asnecessary Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Engine compartment type B fuse box Remove the engine compartment cover P 312 Open the fuse box cover Engine c...

Page 346: ...side instrument panel Remove the lid Passenger s side instrument panel Remove the lid After a system failure see Fuse layout and amperage ratings P 351 for details about which fuse to check Remove th...

Page 347: ...use Replace it with one of an appro priate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appro priate amperage rating The...

Page 348: ...0 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Removingthefrontcontroller enginecompartment typeBfusebox Lift the lid off while pushing the tabs on either side Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your Lexus deale...

Page 349: ...D NO 2 30 A Audio 5 D C CUT 20 A DOME MPX B 6 RAD NO 1 30 A Audio 7 MPX B 10 A Headlights front fog lights parking lights license plate lights windshield washer horn powerdoorlocksystem power windows...

Page 350: ...A Power door lock system SECURITY 17 P I B 60 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 18 EPS 80 A Power steering 19 ALT 150 A LH J B AM E G AM GLW PLG2 HEATER FAN...

Page 351: ...e Ampere Circuit 27 GLW PLG2 50 A PTC heater 28 E G AM 60 A Headlight cleaners front fog lights parking lights air conditioning system 29 LH J B AM 80 A S ROOF FR P SEAT LH TV NO 1 A C FUEL OPEN PSB F...

Page 352: ...dlight high beam horn 5 A F 15 A Exhaust system 6 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 7 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 8 STR LOCK 25 A Steering lock 9 H...

Page 353: ...m left 17 F PMP 25 A Fuel system 18 EFI 25 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 19 INJ 20 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection...

Page 354: ...pener 6 TV NO 2 7 5 A 7 PSB 30 A Pre collision seat belt 8 S ROOF 25 A Moon roof 9 TAIL 10 A Tail lights license plate lights parking lights 10 PANEL 7 5 A Switch illumination air conditioning system...

Page 355: ...Smartaccesssystemwithpush button start 17 H LP LVL 7 5 A AFS 18 LH IG 10 A Charging system headlight cleaner rear window defogger electric cool ing fans emergency flashers turn sig nal lights back up...

Page 356: ...20 A Electric tilt and telescopic steering column 6 RAD NO 3 10 A Audio 7 GAUGE 7 5 A Meter 8 IGN 10 A SRS airbag system cruise control steering lock system fuel system 9 ACC 7 5 A Lexus link system c...

Page 357: ...RH 10 A Powerseats smart access systemwith push button start AWD system out side rear view mirrors VDIM air con ditioning system pre collision seat belt electric tilt and telescopic steer ing power wi...

Page 358: ...a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated or use any other object in place of a fuse l Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent Never replace a fuse with a wire even as a temporary fix T...

Page 359: ...n Verticalmovementadjustingbolts Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B n Beforecheckingtheheadlightaim Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around the headlight is not deformed Park...

Page 360: ...ead screw driver Remember the turning direction and the number of turns in mind Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips head screwdriver If the error...

Page 361: ...r more information about replacing otherlightbulbs contactyourLexusdealer n Preparingareplacementlightbulb Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced P 445 n Removingtheenginecompartmentcover...

Page 362: ...yourself maintenance Replacinglightbulbs n Headlighthighbeams Release the lock and remove the cover Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release STEP 1...

Page 363: ...Maintenance and care n Parkinglights Release the lock and remove the cover Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb n Back up light Open the trunk door and remove the trunk panel cov...

Page 364: ...ance Partly remove the trunk panel cover and turn bulb bases coun terclockwise Remove the light bulb n Rearturnsignallights Open the trunk door and remove the cover Turn the bulb base counterclock wis...

Page 365: ...burnt out have your Lexus dealer replace it l Headlight low beams halogen bulbs l Headlight high and low beams discharge bulbs l Front fog lights l Front turn signal lights l Front side marker lights...

Page 366: ...ome on or may go out temporarily The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored n LED front side marker lights side turn signal lights tail lights stop tail lights high mountedstopligh...

Page 367: ...or water entering the headlight unit This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens l Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam headlight bulbs connectors power...

Page 368: ...370 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance...

Page 369: ...arge Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the engine is not running Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an accident Press the switch t...

Page 370: ...wing eyelet s This should only attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehi cle s wheels drive train axle...

Page 371: ...gency towing eyelets and the cables or chains l If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function making steering and braking more difficult NOTICE n Topreven...

Page 372: ...crewdriver To protect the bodywork place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand Tighten do...

Page 373: ...e vehicle Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely If not securely installed towing eyelets may come loose during towing This may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death...

Page 374: ...nder the rear wheels Vehicles with a manual transmis sions We recommend to use a towing dolly under the rear wheels When not using a towing dolly release the parking brake and shift the shift lever to...

Page 375: ...serious damagetothetransmission vehicleswithanautomatictransmission Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground n Toprevent damagingthe vehicle l Do not tow the vehicle fr...

Page 376: ...en tire wear l Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal n Audiblesymptoms l Changes in exhaust sound l Excessive tire squeal when cornering l Strange noises relate...

Page 377: ...en damaged and is in need of repair Do not restart the engine To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision the fuel pump shut off system stops suppl...

Page 378: ...wore seat belts or not l Driver s seat position l SRS airbag deployment data l SRS airbag system diagnostic data l Front passenger s occupant classification The information above is intended to be use...

Page 379: ...olice or other authorities l Used as a defense for Lexus in a law suit l Ordered by a court law However if necessary Lexus will l Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety performance l Disclo...

Page 380: ...brake engaged warning buzzer P 395 Warning light Warning light Details U S A Canada Brakesystemwarning light warning buzzer Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also come...

Page 381: ...m operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Charging system warninglight Indicates a malfuncti...

Page 382: ...n in the EPS Electric Power Steering system Pre collisionsystemwarning light if equipped Indicates a malfunction in the pre collision system Warning light Warning light Details Correction procedure Op...

Page 383: ...ent tone for 20 more seconds Warning light Warning light Details Correction procedure On the center panel Frontpassenger s seatbelt reminderlight warning buzzer 2 Warns the front passenger to fasten h...

Page 384: ...l If a cushion is placed on the seat the sensor may not detect a passenger and the warning light may not operate properly n Whenthetire pressure warninglight comeson Check the tire inflation pressure...

Page 385: ...e warning system may be disabled in the following conditions When the condition becomes normal the system will work properly l If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies...

Page 386: ...sult in death or serious injury l Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible Adjust the tire inflation pres sure immediately l If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire in...

Page 387: ...e TPMS tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the...

Page 388: ...ises 391 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE n Precaution wheninstalling a different tire When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed the tire pressure warn ing system may not...

Page 389: ...dealer Warning message Details Flashing Indicatesanabnormal engineoilpressure The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres sure is too low If a warning is shown on the multi information displa...

Page 390: ...warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning message Details If equipped Indicatesamalfuncti...

Page 391: ...If equipped Indicatesa malfunction in the pre collisionsystem If equipped Indicatesintuitiveparking assistmalfunction The malfunctioning assist sensor is shown flashing on the display Flashing If equ...

Page 392: ...rection procedure Indicatesthat oneor moreofthedoors isnot fullyclosed The system also indi cates which doors are not fully closed flashes and a buzzer sounds to indi cate that one or more of the door...

Page 393: ...mph 5 km h Close the trunk Flashing If equipped Indicatesthat the moon roofisnotfully closed withthe ENGINE STARTSTOP switch OFF and the driver s dooropened Close the moon roof Indicatesthattheparking...

Page 394: ...ne oilis scheduled tobe changed Check the engine oil and change if necessary Comesonapproximately 4500 miles 7200km after theengineoilis changed The indicator will notwork properly unless the oil main...

Page 395: ...ed Indicatesthat the pre collision system is not currentlyfunctional Clean the grille and the sensor This message appears when the pre collision systemishot In thiscase wait until the system cools dow...

Page 396: ...dicatesthat yourvehi cleisnearing thevehicle ahead inradar cruise mode Slow the vehicle by apply ing the brakes n Changing theengineoil U S A only Make sure to reset the oil change system P 313 n Warn...

Page 397: ...seconds Flashing Indicates that an attemptwasmade to start the engine without the elec tronic key being present or the electronickeywas not functioning normally Start the engine with the elec tronic k...

Page 398: ...key outside of the detection area Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF or confirm the location of the electronic key Once Con tinuous Displayed alternately Vehicles with an auto matic transmission F...

Page 399: ...ART STOP switch while applying the brakes Once Vehicles with a manual transmission Indicates that a door has been opened or closed andthe ENGINE START STOP switch has been switched twice to ACCESSORY...

Page 400: ...ceiving the signal from the key P 28 Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Details Correction procedure Once Vehicles with an auto matic transmission Indicates that the electronic key does n...

Page 401: ...le l Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface l Set the parking brake l Shift the shift lever to P vehicles with an automatic transmission or R vehicles with a manual transmission l Stop the engine l T...

Page 402: ...5 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency Takingoutthesparetire Lift up the hook of the panel on the trunk floor Secure the panel using the hook provided Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare ti...

Page 403: ...nd until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point STEP 1 Flat tire Wheelchock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rear left ha...

Page 404: ...resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface Installingthesparetire Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact su...

Page 405: ...the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat Lower the vehicle Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration Tightenin...

Page 406: ...itter low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned Also if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on the light remains on n Ifyouhave a flatreart...

Page 407: ...s in it l When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack l Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire l Use a jack stand if it is necessary...

Page 408: ...Speedlimit whenusingthespare tire Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph 80 km h when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high s...

Page 409: ...ng with standard tires Be careful when driving over uneven road sur faces n Drivingwithtirechains andthe compactspare tire Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire Tire chains may damage the v...

Page 410: ...malfunction in the engine immobilizer system P 77 n The starter motor turns over slowly the interior lights and head lights are dim or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol ume One of the fol...

Page 411: ...mode Press and hold the ENGINE START STOP switch about 15 sec onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly Vehicles with a manual transmission Set the parking brake Put the shift lever in N Set the E...

Page 412: ...he shift lever Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift levercan be shifted Set the parking brake Tu...

Page 413: ...416 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys NewgenuineLexuskeyscanbemadebyyourLexusdealerusingtheother key andthekeynumberstamped on yourkeynumberplate...

Page 414: ...ld Unlocks the door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver s door Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors Opens the windows moon roof turn and hold Return the cover to the original pos...

Page 415: ...on Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the ENGINE START STOP switch An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot dete...

Page 416: ...NGINE START STOP switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds keeping the brake pedal depressed Manual transmission Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal Touch the Lexus emblem s...

Page 417: ...that the engine still cannot be started contact your Lexus dealer n Stoppingtheengine For vehicles with an automatic transmission Shift the shift lever to P and press the ENGINE START STOP switch as...

Page 418: ...he steps below Remove the engine compartment covers P 312 Connecting the jumper cables Positive battery terminal on your vehicle Positive battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative battery termin...

Page 419: ...umper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with...

Page 420: ...that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immedi ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical a...

Page 421: ...o not see steam Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood Remove the engine compartment cover P 312 Check to see if the cooling fan is operating If the fan is operating Wait until the tempe...

Page 422: ...r the hood do not open the hood until the steam has subsided The engine compartment may be very hot causing serious injury such as burns l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts whi...

Page 423: ...an emergency NOTICE n Whenaddingenginecoolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant When adding coolant do so slowly Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can ca...

Page 424: ...ay cause an accident and result in death or serious injury Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuckinmud dirt orsnow Stop the engine Set the parking brake and...

Page 425: ...emergency NOTICE n Toavoid damagingthe transmissionand othercomponents l Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine l If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures the vehicle ma...

Page 426: ...icle with tires other than the above on rear wheels Overall length 180 3 in 4580 mm Overall width 70 9 in 1800 mm Overall height 1 2WD models 56 1 in 1425 mm AWD models 56 7 in 1440 mm Wheelbase 107 4...

Page 427: ...tification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped o...

Page 428: ...432 6 1 Specifications n Enginenumber The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown...

Page 429: ...e 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 27 3 03 in 83 0 77 0 mm 3 70 3 27 in 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 152 5 cu in 2500 cm3 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment...

Page 430: ...operating temperature An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds or under extreme load condition IS250 IS350 Oil capacity drain and refill without f...

Page 431: ...uper Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non sili cate non amine non nitrite and non borate cool ant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone...

Page 432: ...ails Battery Open voltage at 68 F 20 C 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights are turned off Charging...

Page 433: ...transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra tion and ultimately damage the automatic transmission...

Page 434: ...avel when pulled up with a force of 45 0 lbf 200 N 20 4 kgf Pedal clearance 1 IS 350 IS 250 Manual transmission Automatic transmission 4 13 in 105 mm Min 4 09 in 104 mm Min 4 3 in 108 mm Min Pedal fre...

Page 435: ...itions Front 35 psi 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such...

Page 436: ...f cm2 or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add 4...

Page 437: ...0 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted...

Page 438: ...240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitte...

Page 439: ...2 4 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law...

Page 440: ...or bar Rear 38 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add 7 2 psi...

Page 441: ...Type Exterior Headlights High beam Low high beam discharge bulbs Low beam halogen bulbs 9005 D4S H11 60 35 55 D A B Front turn signal lights 21 C Parking lights 168 5 E Front fog lights 9006 51 F Trun...

Page 442: ...ne rating as low as 87 Research Octane Number 91 Use of unleaded gaso line withanoctaneratinglowerthan 91mayresultinengineknocking Per sistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be correcte...

Page 443: ...containingdetergentadditives l Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build up of engine deposits l All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to...

Page 444: ...m to malfunction l Do not use gasohol other than that stated here Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems l IS250 Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lowe...

Page 445: ...symbols Standard tire Compact spare tire Tire size P 451 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN P 451 Location of treadwear indicators P 325 Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubb...

Page 446: ...imit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 331 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 439 This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated Uniform tire quality grading For details see Unifo...

Page 447: ...uring week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Tire size n Typicaltiresize information The illustration indicates ty...

Page 448: ...rmTireQualityGrading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U S A Department of Transportation It provide...

Page 449: ...half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the...

Page 450: ...s tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possib...

Page 451: ...usly considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity The rated cargo a...

Page 452: ...ach axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of...

Page 453: ...n the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com pounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or innerliner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire...

Page 454: ...ure Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tir...

Page 455: ...onding standard tire Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall That por...

Page 456: ...The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Wheel holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly secure...

Page 457: ...ne step all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in one step Automatic door lock function to be activated if door is not opened after being unlocked On Off Your vehicle includes a variety of...

Page 458: ...pened after being unlocked 60 seconds 30 seconds 120 seconds Operation signal Emergency flashers On Off Operation signal Buzzer On Off Door lock buzzer On Off Trunk unlocking function On Off Trunk unl...

Page 459: ...missions On Off Speed detecting auto matic door lock function Automatic transmissions Off On Opening driver s door unlocks all doors Manual transmissions On Off Opening driver s door unlocks all doors...

Page 460: ...Open and close Open only Close only Linked operation of com ponents when door key is used Slide only Tilt only Wireless remote control linked operation On Off Linked operation of com ponents when wir...

Page 461: ...Intuitive park ing assist P 180 Back sensor operation display and buzzer On Off Buzzer volume Level 3 Level 1 to 5 Distance which a sensor detects 4 9 ft 150 cm 2 0 ft 60 cm Illumination P 247 Timeel...

Page 462: ...466 6 2 Customization Multi informationdisplay P 151 Country Available language Canada English and French...

Page 463: ...pressure warning system When rotating the tires differing with front and rear tire inflation pressures When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed When changing the tire size...

Page 464: ...468 6 3 Initialization...

Page 465: ...it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be...

Page 466: ...gonale de telle sorte qu elle passe bien sur l paule sans pour autant tre en contact avec votre cou ou glisser de votre paule Placez la sangle abdominale le plus bas possible sur les hanches R glez la...

Page 467: ...issent pas exag r ment us es ATTENTION D t riorationet usure des ceintures de s curit Inspectez les ceintures de s curit p riodiquement Contr lez qu elles ne sont pas entaill es effiloch es et que leu...

Page 468: ...ssion ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event data recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor EPS Electric Power Steering ETCS Electronic Throttle Control System GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating I M Emission...

Page 469: ...Abbreviation list TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number VSC Vehicle Stability Control ABBREVIATIONS MEAN...

Page 470: ...rbag operating conditions 87 Side airbag precautions 90 SRS airbags 84 Alarm 79 Antenna 226 Anti lock brake system 186 Armrest 272 Ashtrays 263 Audio input 244 Audio system Antenna 226 Audio input 244...

Page 471: ...top straps 110 Child safety Airbag precautions 90 Battery precautions 323 423 Child restraint system 100 Child protectors 40 How your child should wear the seat belt 59 Installing child restraints 10...

Page 472: ...ving position memory 48 Electric power steering 186 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly 417 Emergency in case of If the engine will not start 413 If the shift lever cannot b...

Page 473: ...Fog lights Switch 159 Wattage 445 Foot well lighting 247 Front fog lights Switch 159 Wattage 445 Front passenger occupant classification system 95 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 385 Front...

Page 474: ...M test 303 Identification Engine 431 Vehicle 431 Ignition switch 126 Illuminated entry system 247 Indicator lights 148 Initialization Items to initialize 467 Inside rear view mirror 65 Interior lights...

Page 475: ...l maintenance 300 Maintenance data 430 Maintenance requirements 298 Manual transmission 137 Meter Instrument panel light control 143 Meters 142 Micro dust and pollen filter 214 Mirrors Inside rear vie...

Page 476: ...djusting the seat belt 57 Automatic locking retractor 58 Child restraint system installation 104 Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts 296 Emergency locking retractor 58 How to wear your seat belt 5...

Page 477: ...pecifications 430 Speech command switch Speedometer Speed indicator 142 Speedometer 142 Steering wheel Audio switches 245 Manual adjustment 62 Power adjustment 63 Steering wheel position memory 48 Sto...

Page 478: ...on pressure sensor 327 Information 449 Replacing 404 Rotating tires 325 Size 439 Snow tires 200 Tools 404 Total load capacity 199 Towing Dinghy towing 205 206 Emergency towing 373 Trailer towing 204 T...

Page 479: ...Engine oil level 395 Engine oil maintenance 395 Engine oil pressure 392 Hood 395 Intuitive parking assist 393 395 Moon roof 395 Open door 395 Parking brake 395 Pre collision system 393 395 Smart acces...

Page 480: ...ed out P 415 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P 424 If your vehicle overheats The key i...

Page 481: ...tem warning light Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Low fuel level warning light Master warning light SRS warnin...

Page 482: ...L 14 3 lmp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 75 433 Cold tire inflation pressure P 439 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill qt L Imp qt IS250 IS250 2WD models AWD models IS350 Without filter 6 2...

Page 483: ...8 l Theft Deterrent System P 9 The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner s Manual We strongly encourage you to review the Owner s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will hav...

Page 484: ...Headlight Cleaner P 37 l Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers P 37 l Instrument Panel Light Control P 37 l Interior Lights P 49 l Rear Sunshade P 49 l Compass P 50 l Trunk Storage Extens...

Page 485: ...P 53 Fuel filler door opener P 55 Driving and seat position memory switches P 13 Power window switches P 54 Window lock switch P 54 Outside rear view mirrorswitches P 15 Trunk opener P 56 Hood releas...

Page 486: ...Emergency flasher switch P 26 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P 37 Security indicator light P 9 Audio system P 39 Glove box P 48 Trunk opener main switch P 56 See P 5 Cruise contro...

Page 487: ...lators P 46 Automatic transmission shift lever P 20 Ashtrays P 45 Cup holders P 48 Ashtrays P 45 Manual transmission shift lever P 23 Parking brake lever P 23 Seat heaters seat heaters and ventilators...

Page 488: ...the key release the latch and pull or if equipped with a card key press the button and pull n Wireless remotecontrol Press locks all doors Press once unlocks the driver s door Press twice unlocks all...

Page 489: ...her of the front door handles n Exitingthe vehicle To lock the vehicle press the lock button on either of the front door handles n Opening thetrunk To open the trunk press and hold the trunk release b...

Page 490: ...he alarm is in its preparation state When the indicator light begins to flash the system is armed Todeactivateorstopthealarm turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode or unloc...

Page 491: ...d slide the seat forward or backward n Adjusting seatbackangle With the lever raised tilt the seatback forward or backward n Adjusting seatheight Raises the seat Lowers the seat n Adjusting thefront o...

Page 492: ...ing Your Lexus IS_U L O_0808 Seats Power n Adjusting seatposition Moves the seat forward Moves the seat backward n Adjusting seatback angle Tilts the seatback forward Reclines the seatback n Adjusting...

Page 493: ...red memory button press and hold the button on the wireless remote control or door lock switch until you hear a beep To prevent triggering of the alarm open one of the doors within 180 seconds after t...

Page 494: ...estraint down while pressing the lock release button To lower outside rear seats push the head restraint down n Folding outsiderear seats only Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock releas...

Page 495: ...e mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing To disable this function set the master switch in the neutral position between L and R Anti glare Inside Rear View Mirror To...

Page 496: ...move the steering wheel to the desired posi tion Lock the steering wheel in place by pulling the lever up n Power adjustable type Up Down Away from the driver Toward the driver 1 2 3 4 The power adjus...

Page 497: ...Topic 2 Before Driving 17 IS_U L O_0808...

Page 498: ...engaged and the shift lever is in N Depress the clutch pedal The ENGINE START STOP switch indi cator light turns green Press the ENGINE START STOP switch n Stopping the engine Engage the parking brak...

Page 499: ...tch without depressing the brake pedal for automatic transmission or the clutch pedal for manual transmission The modes can be changed in the following order Automatic Transmission If Equipped n Shift...

Page 500: ...er will change to display the selected shift range Higher shift range Pull the shift paddle switch toward you Lower shift range Pull the shift paddle switch toward you Pulling and holding the shift pa...

Page 501: ...he Sposition Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving conditions Shift the shift lever to S The indicator in the meter cluster will cha...

Page 502: ...king Brake n Automatic transmission To set the parking brake firmly depress the park ing brake pedal To release the parking brake depress the park ing brake pedal again n Manual transmission To set th...

Page 503: ...atic transmission only l Satellite switch mode l Dynamic radar cruise control settings if equipped l Intuitive parking assist information if equipped l Warning messages n Changing the display of trip...

Page 504: ...n pressure warning system l AFS Adaptive Front lighting System if equipped l Speed indicator l Tacho indicator n Changing the ON OFF settings To cycle through the functions press either the left or ri...

Page 505: ...ng What to do if Customizing Your Lexus IS_U L O_0808 Turn Signal Lever Right turn signal Left turn signal Emergency Flasher Switch Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all the turn signal lig...

Page 506: ...orotherslipperysurfaces An indicator comes on when in power or snow mode ETCS Switch Manual Transmission An indicator comes on when in snow mode Press again to return to normal mode Use the ECT switch...

Page 507: ...em on and off The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch P 25 n Screen display Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the vehicle The distance to a detected obstacle is shown by...

Page 508: ...rily cancel the cruise control pull the lever toward you To resume the cruise control push the lever up To turn the system off press the ON OFF but ton n Adjusting thespeed setting To increasespeed pu...

Page 509: ...play Vehicle ahead indicator Vehicle to vehicle distance Preset speed n Vehicle to vehicledistancecontrol mode Press the ON OFF button Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and then push the l...

Page 510: ...control push the lever up To turn the system off press the ON OFF but ton n Adjusting thespeed setting To increasespeed push the lever up To decrease speed push the lever down Release the lever when t...

Page 511: ...with ambient light levels To engage the high beams push the lever forward To flash the high beams pull the lever and hold n AFS Adaptive Front lighting System ifequipped AFS improves visibility on cur...

Page 512: ...Before Driving Before Driving When Driving Rain and Night Driving Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing What to do if Customizing Your Lexus IS_U L O_0808 Fog Lights The fog light...

Page 513: ...Washer n Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster if equipped Intermittentoperation Low speed High speed Single wipe Intermittent operation Wiper interval can be adjustedbyturningtheband To spray was...

Page 514: ...ing Driving Comfort Opening and Closing What to do if Customizing Your Lexus IS_U L O_0808 n Rain sensing windshield wipers if equipped Automatic operation Low speed High speed Single wipe Automatic o...

Page 515: ...s in IGNITION ONmodeandtheheadlightsareon Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers To defog the rear window and the outside rear view mirrors press the button Press again to cancel Instrumen...

Page 516: ...iary audio device The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to receive and play XM Satellite Radio broadcasts Subscription is required For detailed information see the Owner s...

Page 517: ...rent CD press and hold Text information CD select CD load Scan All tracks in current disc press First track of each disc press and hold Eject Track select rewind fast forward n Playing a CD with MP3 W...

Page 518: ...he slot turn from amber to green The display changes from WAIT to LOAD The indicators on the slot turn to amber when the CD is inserted Insert the next CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amb...

Page 519: ...but tons n Adjusting the temperatureinDUAL mode In DUAL mode driver and passenger side tem perature settings can be adjusted separately Press the DUAL button Adjust the driver side temperature using t...

Page 520: ...smitter until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash For Canadian owners While pressing the HomeLink button repeatedly press and release cycle the but ton on the hand held transmitte...

Page 521: ...Before Driving IS_U L O_0808 n Programmingother devices For U S A owners To program an entry gate see the Owner s Manual To program other devices contact your Lexus dealer For Canadian owners To prog...

Page 522: ...Topic 5 Driving Comfort 45 IS_U L O_0808 Ashtrays Front To remove the ashtray push the release lever Rear To remove the ashtray press down on the plate and lift the ashtray out...

Page 523: ...ort Driving Comfort Opening and Closing What to do if Customizing Your Lexus Before Driving IS_U L O_0808 Seat Heaters Seat Heaters and Ventilators If Equipped Seat heaters Turn the dial toward Seat h...

Page 524: ...le Boxes Front To open slide and lift the armrest with the knob pulled up Rear if equipped To open press the lock release button and lift the armrest Overhead console To open press the lid There is a...

Page 525: ...Customizing Your Lexus Before Driving IS_U L O_0808 Glove Box Open press the button Lock Unlock The glove box can be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key Cup Holders Front press in type To op...

Page 526: ...moon roof Door position ON OFF ON OFF Withmoon roof Door position ON OFF ON OFF Rear Sunshade If Equipped To raise the rear sunshade press the switch Press the switch again to lower it The sunshade a...

Page 527: ...U L O_0808 Compass To display the compass press and hold the AUTO button for 3 or more seconds To cancel the display press and hold the AUTO button again for 3 or more seconds Trunk Storage Extension...

Page 528: ...Topic 5 Driving Comfort 51 IS_U L O_0808 Luggage Mat Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage mat up The lever can be hooked on the edge of the trunk...

Page 529: ...ates all door locks Locks Unlocks n Locking the vehicle fromoutside Using the entry function or wireless remote control P 7 8 n Rear doorchild protector lock Setting the switch to the LOCK position pr...

Page 530: ...To close pull the switch up Fully pulling up and releasing the switches causes the windows to close fully Fully pressing down and releasing the switches causes the windows to open fully Window lock sw...

Page 531: ...the fuel filler door opener Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter clockwise After the cap is removed it can be hung on the inside of the fuel filler door Hood Pull the hood release lever Insert...

Page 532: ...do if Customizing Your Lexus IS_U L O_0808 Trunk n Trunkopener To open the trunk from inside the cabin simply press the trunk opener To disable the trunk opener turn OFF the main switch in the glove...

Page 533: ...iately Continuing todrivethevehiclemaybedangerous U S A Canada Brake system warning light Stopthe vehicleimmediately Charging system warning light Have the vehicle inspectedimmediately U S A Canada Ma...

Page 534: ...belt reminder light Master warning light See theOwner sManual Turn signal indicator Cruise control indicator Headlight high beam indicator AFS OFF indicator 1 Headlight indicator U S A Front fog light...

Page 535: ...Tire and Tool Compartment n Jack tools andspare tire Tool bag Spare tire Jack Jack handle n Taking out the sparetire Lift up the panel on the trunk floor and remove the tray Loosen the center fastene...

Page 536: ...onic key Unlocks Locks n Startingthe engine Depress the brake pedal for automatic trans mission or clutch pedal for manual transmis sion Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the ENGINE...

Page 537: ...n is firmly depressed when attempting to start the engine P 19 Automatic transmission Manual transmission Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released To release the steering wheel lock gently t...

Page 538: ...and lock the doors again Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside and all doors are locked Retrieve the electronic key from the trunk and close the trunk lid Exterior alarm sounds onc...

Page 539: ...start Operation signal Emergency flashers On Off Operation signal Buzzer On Off Wireless remote control Unlocking operation Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps All door...

Page 540: ...oors Manual transmissions On Off Opening driver s door unlocks all doors Automatic transmissions Off On Shifting gears to P unlocks all doors On Off Shifting gears to position other than P locks all d...

Page 541: ...ntion function On Off Time elapsed before the drip prevention function operates Variable dependingon the vehicle speed 3 seconds Intuitive parking assist Back sensor operation display and buzzer On Of...

Page 542: ...tomotive Roadside Assistance Customer Services 1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987 Toll Free n CANADIAN OWNERS l In Canada or the U S mainland Lexus Roadside Assistance Customer Service 1 800 26 LEXUS or...

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