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3395-11. Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
XIn other situations
Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom status does not
change.
The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
→Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.
Radio interference has occurred.
→Turn off Wi-Fi devices or other devices that may emit radio waves.
The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
→Turn the cellular phone off, remove and reinstall the battery pack, and then
restart the cellular phone.
→ Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
® connection.
→ Disable the Wi-Fi connection of the cellular phone.
→ Stop the cellular phone’s security so ftware and close all applications.
→ Before using an application installed on the cellular phone, carefully check its
source and how its operation might affect this system.

3656-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 °F (0 °C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed or “A/C” is
selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
→ P. 4 3 7
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 4 3 )
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

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When trouble arises8
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .................. 456
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................. 457
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................458
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 464
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 465
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 466
If a warning message is displayed......................................472
If you have a flat tire...................486
If the engine will not start ........ 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............................ 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................502
If your vehicle overheats .........506
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................509

4658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump sh ut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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4718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label [tire and load in formation label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) when on e or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale (tire pressure warning
light) illuminates, you should stop and check yo ur tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the 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 level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal-
function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minu te and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon su bsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfun ctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS (tire pressure warning syst em) malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function
properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificatio ns or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended (The camera sensor temperature is higher
than the operation temperature range)A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning sys-
tem
→Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again.
If the tire pressure warning indicator flashes for 1
minute then illuminates, ther e is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
→ Drive for a short while and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditio ns improve, the display
may return to normal. If the tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driving.
If the tire pressure is still not displayed even after
repeating this process several times, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→ Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal.
(10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated
→Tu r n t h e T R A C o n . ( →P. 2 4 2 )
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule* should be per-
formed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after
the maintenance data has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

4858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*: The engine may not be restarted depending on the vehicle condition.
■Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
→P. 4 8 1
■Warning buzzer
→P. 4 6 9

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→ Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
Con-
tinuous
Indicates that the engine was
stopped in an emergency while driv-
ing
→To restart the engine, shift the
shift lever to N and turn the
engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
*
Once
Indicates that the engine switch has
been pressed while driving
→Except when emergency stop-
ping of the vehicle is needed,
immediately release the engine
switch.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (→P. 4 3 9 )
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
( → P. 1 6 0 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system with push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features →P. 5 3 7 )
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 1 1 5 )
CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows and moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mech anical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in power window and moon roof.
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5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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