wipers Lexus IS350 2016 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 IS200T,IS300,IS350 (OM53D18U) Owner's Manual

4077-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do 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.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving a long
distance in hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, da mp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( P. 1 9 0 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

4087-1. Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the interm ittent windshield wipers. (P. 1 9 0 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts • Suspension parts
•Brake parts

4177-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

4858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road
surface
The gear position will not sh ift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear
position.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 P. 5 1 6
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
 Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
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593Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Seat belt reminder light.......................477
Seat belts..................................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ..........................31
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 32
Child restraint system installation................................................61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................................ 410
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 32
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 477
Seat belt extender................................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
SRS warning light ............................... 476
Seat heaters .............................................377
Seat position memory...........................126
Seat ventilators .......................................377
Seating capacity....................................... 161 Seats, Front ............................................... 123
Adjustment.............................................. 123
Adjustment precautions................... 123
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning.................................................409
Driving position memory................. 126
Head restraints .......................................131
Power easy access system ............. 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ...........................................377
Seat position memory ....................... 126
Seat ventilators.....................................377
Seats, Rear ................................................ 124 Fold down the seatback................... 124
Luggage security system...................112
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 179
Automatic High Beam system .... 185
Inside rear view mirror...................... 137
Intuitive parking assist...................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 217
Radar sensor................. 210, 256, 264
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................193
Service reminder indicators ................ 76
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599Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Washer .......................................................187Checking................................................433
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................270
Switch........................................................ 187
Washing and waxing........................... 406
Weight Cargo capacity ...................................... 161
Load limits................................................. 161
Weight.....................................................524
Wheels ...................................................... 446 Replacing wheels ...............................446
Size ............................................................534
Window lock switch ............................... 141
Windows ..................................................... 141 Power windows ..................................... 141
Rear window defogger................... 372
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 372
Windshield wipers .................................187 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 187
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 189
Winter driving tips................................ 270
Wireless remote control .................... 100 Battery-Saving Function.................... 117
Locking/Unlocking..................... 105, 111
Replacing the battery ...................... 450
WMA disc ............................................... 306 XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 300
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