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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
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CAUTION
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Cruise control
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the 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 lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position, release the parking
brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 9 3 )
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic Transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Fluid capacity*
IS350 (2WD)
IS350 (AWD)
IS250 (2WD)
IS250 (AWD)
8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.)
10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic 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 auto matic transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350
IS 2504.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 525
Battery Checking ............................................... 402
If the vehicle has a discharged battery................................................. 500
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 201
Bluetooth
® audio* ...............................270
Bluetooth® phone*............................. 288
Bottle holders ........................................ 329
Brake Fluid ..........................................................400
Parking brake ..........................................151
Brake assist ................................................ 191 Care
Exterior.................................................... 372
Interior ..................................................... 376
Seat belts ................................................ 377
Cargo capacity ........................................197
Cargo hooks.......................................... 350
CD changer* ........................................... 231
CD player* ............................................... 231
Chains ........................................................ 201
Child-protectors ...................................... 49
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................... 115
Booster seats, installation ................122
Convertible seats, definition ............ 115
Convertible seats, installation ........ 122
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 110
Infant seats, definition .......................... 115
Infant seats, installation ...................... 122
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................. 120
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 122
Installing CRS with top straps....... 125
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 153
OilEngine oil ...............................................395
Opener Fuel filler door.........................................88
Hood....................................................... 388
Trunk ........................................................... 53
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ...................................319
Wattage.................................................. 525
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 78
Mirror position memory ................... 59
Outside temperature display............ 163
Overhead console ............................... 326
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ...............319
Wattage.................................................. 525
Overheating, Engine.......................... 504 Parking assist sensors*........................ 185
Parking brake............................................ 151
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................444
Switch ........................................................ 167
Wattage ................................................. 525
Personal lights Switch ........................................................ 321
Power outlet ........................................... 338
Power windows ..........................................81
Radiator ....................................................400
Radio* ....................................................... 223
RDS* .......................................................... 225
Rear sunshade ....................................... 344
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................444
Wattage ................................................. 525
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 359
Rear window defogger* ..................... 218
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................426
Fuses ........................................................ 428
Light bulbs .............................................444
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..........................................550
Reset the maintenance data ............380N
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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAWD system ........................................474
Engine oil level .................................... 476
Engine oil maintenance.................. 476
Engine oil pressure............................473
Hood ....................................................... 476
Intuitive parking assist ..........474, 476
Moon roof ............................................. 476
Open door ........................................... 476
Parking brake ...................................... 476
Smart access system with push-button start............................480
Steering lock .........................................474
Tire pressure warning system ....................474, 476
Trunk ........................................................ 476
Washer fluid......................................... 476
Washer Checking ............................................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 201
Switch ........................................................ 173
Washing and waxing ...........................372 Weight
Cargo capacity .....................................197
Load limits ............................................ 200
Weight...................................................... 510
Wheels ...................................................... 422
Window glasses ....................................... 81
Window lock switch ................................ 81
Windows Power windows ...................................... 81
Rear window defogger.................... 218
Washer .....................................................173
Windshield wipers..................................173
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 219
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery....................... 426
WMA disc* .............................................238
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.