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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................................. 317
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone............................................ 319
Making a call..................................321
Receiving a call ........................... 324
Speaking on th e phone ........... 325
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ........................327
Using the steering wheel switches ...................................... 329
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 330
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ......................... 332
Messaging setting ..................... 335
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................... 336
Bluetooth
®..................................340
5-12. Other function “Information” screen................. 345
USB photo .................................... 347
Weather information ................ 349
Voice command system .......... 350
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 354 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 358
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 366
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 368• Interior lights.......................... 369
• Personal lights ....................... 369
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features .............370• Glove box ................................. 371
• Console box ............................ 371
•Cup holders/bottle holders .........................372
Trunk features ............................... 374
6Interior features

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system ..........................................358
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 366
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .........................368• Interior lights .......................... 369
• Personal lights ....................... 369
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 370• Glove box ................................. 371
• Console box............................. 371
•Cup holders/bottle holders..........................372
Trunk features ............................... 374
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............377
• Sun visors .................................377
• Vanity mirrors .........................377
• Clock .........................................377
• Power outlet ........................... 378
• Armrest .................................... 379
• Rear sunshade....................... 379
• Assist grips............................... 381
• Coat hooks .............................. 381
Garage door opener................382
Compass ....................................... 387
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ......................................390

3676-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is turned on
while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the seat heater will automati-
cally change from Hi Mid Lo.
The timing of the change in seat heater intensity differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights
Front interior light (
P. 3 6 9 )
Front personal lights ( P. 3 6 9 )
Inside door handle lights
Rear interior light ( P. 3 6 9 )Rear personal lights (
P. 3 6 9 )
Power window switch lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights1
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3696-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
Turns the door position on/off
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automa tically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the d oor is not fully closed and the interior light
main switch is in the door position, the ligh ts will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 3 7 )
Interior lights
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Personal lights
FrontRear
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

4067-2. Maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with- out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, isthe vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 5 1 8 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 5 1 8 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

4968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(P. 1 5 9 )
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. ( P. 6 9 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 5 0 2 )
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 4 9 7 )
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 159), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 5 0 2 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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5219-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights*235A
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Back-up lights92116C
Outer foot lights5C
Interior
Door courtesy lights1685C
Vanity lights8C
Interior light8C
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s8C
Footwell lights1943.8C
Trunk light5C
A: D4S discharge bulbsB: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped