maintenance Lexus IS250 2013 Navigation Manual / LEXUS 2013 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53B64U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instru ctions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 323
• Glove box .................................... 324
• Console boxes ........................... 325
• Overhead console ................... 326
• Cup holders................................. 327
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 329
• Auxiliary box ............................... 329
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 330
Vanity mirrors ................................. 331
Clock ................................................. 332
Satellite switch es .......................... 333
Ashtrays ........................................... 336
Cigarette lighter ........................... 337
Power outlet .................................. 338
Seat heaters.................................... 339
Seat heaters and ve ntilators ..... 341
Armrest ............................................ 343
Rear sunshade ............................... 344
Trunk storage extension ........... 346
Coat hooks ..................................... 347
Assist grips ..................................... 348
Floor mat.......................................... 349
Trunk features............................... 350
Garage door opener................. 353
Compass.......................................... 359
Safety Connect ............................. 363 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 372
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 376
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 379
General maintena nce ................. 381
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 385
Hood ................................................ 388
Positioning a floor jack.............. 389
Engine compartment................... 391
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure.................. 418
Wheels ............................................. 422
Air conditioning filter.................. 424
Electronic key battery ................ 426
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 428
Headlight aim ................................ 442
Light bulbs ....................................... 444
4Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
6
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs..................... 454
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 455
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 461
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 473
If you have a flat tire.................... 483
If the engine will not start .......... 492
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 494
If you lose your keys .................... 495
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 500
If your vehicle overheats .......... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 508 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 510
Fuel information ............................ 526
Tire information............................ 530
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 542
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 547
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 550
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 551
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 553
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 562
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
NOTE:
This 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 received, 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 operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autori sée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt
à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est suscepti-
ble de compromettre le fonc tionnement du dispositif.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

94
1-6. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when
the vehicle is locked.

Maintenance and care4
371
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 372
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 376
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 379
General maintenance ........... 381
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 384 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 385
Hood .......................................... 388
Positioning a floor jack ......... 389
Engine compartment ............ 391
Tires............................................ 406
Tire inflation pressure............ 418
Wheels ...................................... 422
Air conditioning filter ........... 424
Electronic key battery.......... 426
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 428
Headlight aim ......................... 442
Light bulbs ................................ 444

372
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

373
4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
■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
for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (vehicles with windshield wiper de-
icer)
●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, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain 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.
■Outside rear view mirror rain -clearing coating (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of
the mirror.
●Clean the mirrors using car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain sili-
cone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
●Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.

374
4-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■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
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot. Therefore, do not
touch them while the engine is running or immediately after turning the engine off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate unexpected ly in the following
situations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and cause
damage to the wiper blades.Off

375
4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving 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 area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove 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 surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from th e windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers
only)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.