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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................146
Cargo and luggage.....................153
Vehicle load limits ........................156
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Dinghy towing .............................. 158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............159
Automatic transmission ............164
Turn signal lever ............................ 170
Parking brake ................................ 172
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 173
Automatic High Beam............... 176
Fog light switch .............................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer .......................................... 182
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 188 4-5. Using the driving support
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Cruise control ...............................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........................................196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 214
Rear view monito r system ........ 221
Driving mode select switch .............................................231
Driving assist systems .............. 234
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 240
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..............246
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .....................................249
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ..........................251
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 254
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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Paddle shift switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 87
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 199
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Dynamic radar cruise control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Ta l k s w i t c h
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
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782. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 7 0 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 0 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 7 3 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 7 3 ) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 2 3 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 74 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 3 6 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 76 )*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 241)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
( P. 1 8 1 )*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 2 4 6 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 192, 196)
*6Security indicator
( P. 6 9 , 7 1 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 1 9 6 )*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 8 1 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (P. 192, 196)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P. 9 0 )

862. Instrument cluster
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Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( P. 8 7 )
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide (if equipped)
Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise control.
(  P. 1 9 6 )
The tab will change to when the vehicle is in constant speed
control mode. ( P. 2 0 1 )
If activated, the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
will also be displayed. ( P. 2 1 0 )
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P. 4 6 1 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( P. 8 8 )
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle
data.

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Instrument cluster
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Windshield wiper switch operation display (if equipped)
• Headlight switch operation display (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
■Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator on/
off.
When set to on, both sides of the dis-
played speed unit will turn yellow
when the vehicle reaches a set
speed.
Selectable speed range:
30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to
160 km/h)
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The indicator will illuminate in yellow at an optionally set speed and red at the fixed
high speed.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, the tachometer will
show a ring-shaped indicator in red
when the engine reaches a set speed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2000 rpm to 6600 rpm.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 146
Cargo and luggage .................... 153
Vehicle load limits ....................... 156
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Dinghy towing...............................158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 159
Automatic transmission ............ 164
Turn signal lever ........................... 170
Parking brake .................................172
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ...........................173
Automatic High Beam ............... 176
Fog light switch.............................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 182
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......188 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................. 192
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........208
Intuitive parking assist ................214
Rear view monitor system ........221
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 231
Driving assist systems............... 234
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 240
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 246 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 249
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.......................... 251
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 254

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D position
A shift range will be automatically selected. Th e highest gear of the first shift range will be
one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid High Temperature” is displayed on the multi-information display and
a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid tem-
perature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■Multi-information display
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 192, 196)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 192, 196)
●When switching the driving mode to sp ort mode while driving in D position.
(  P. 2 3 1 )
When the shift lever is shifted to the M position,
the current gear position is displayed on the
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Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON/OFF” button to acti-
vate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come on.
Press the button again to deactivate the
cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, and push the
lever down to set the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released be comes the set speed.
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Summary of functions
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1944-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been se lected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accel-
erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new
speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicl e speed in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If the warning message for the cruise contro l is shown on the multi-information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after
being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.