Lexus IS250 2013 Using the Bluetooth audio system / LEXUS 2013 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53B64U)
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2013, Model line: IS250, Model: Lexus IS250 2013Pages: 584, PDF Size: 5.99 MB
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CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure re commended 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 information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicl e has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should  stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper  pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat an d 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)
malfunction indicator to indicate when th e system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malf unction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence  will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect  or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacem ent 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 system) malfunction tell-
tale 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. 
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NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly. 
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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message  is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning  indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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(for U.S.A.)
(for Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on  again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer. 
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Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message  is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate  the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally  and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system.
(Flashing)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Indicates intuitive parking assist malfunction.
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flashing on 
the display. 
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the headlight leveling
system.
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Follow the correction procedures.A buzzer sounds and a warning message  is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. After taking the spec ified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.
Wa r n i n g  m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or 
more of the doors is not 
fully closed.
The system also indi-
cates which doors are 
not fully closed.
 flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of 
the doors is not fully 
closed (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Make sure that all of the 
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is 
not fully closed.
 flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that hood is not fully 
closed (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the hood. 
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Indicates that the trunk is 
not fully closed. flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully 
closed (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon 
roof is not fully closed 
(with the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch 
OFF and the driver’s 
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking 
brake is still engaged. 
 flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking 
brake is still engaged 
(with the vehicle having 
reached a speed of 3 
mph [5 km/h]).
Release the parking 
brake.
Indicates that the washer 
fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.
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Indicates that engine oil 
level is low.Check the level of engine 
oil, and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the 
driven distance on the 
maintenance schedule* 
should be performed 
soon.
If necessary, perform 
maintenance.
Comes on approximately 
4500 miles (7200 km) 
after the maintenance 
data has been reset.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance is required to cor-
respond to the driven 
distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*.
Perform the necessary 
maintenance. Please reset 
the maintenance data 
after the maintenance is 
performed (P.  3 8 0 )
Comes on approximately 
5000 miles (8000 km) 
after the maintenance 
data has been reset.
(The indicator will not 
work properly unless the 
maintenance data has 
been reset.)
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive 
parking assist is dirty or 
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
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Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g  m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection 
procedure
Once
(Comes on for 10 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an 
attempt was made 
to start the engine 
without the elec-
tronic key being 
present, or the 
electronic key was 
not functioning 
normally.
Start the engine 
with the elec-
tronic key 
present.
*
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a 
door other than 
the driver’s door 
has been opened 
or closed with the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch in 
any mode other 
than OFF and the 
electronic key 
outside of the 
detection area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.