Lexus IS250 2014 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle specifications
9-3. Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Tire pressure warning system*
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 4 2 9

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Index
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What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)................................ 564
Alphabetical index.................................568
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
•Navigation system
• Audio/video system• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. (→P. 114)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. (→P. 1 1 7 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 4 4 2 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (→P. 1 9 3 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
(→P. 1 3 2 )
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→P. 1 2 2 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

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●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→P. 1 2 7 )
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 1 9 2 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 1 9 4 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (→P. 1 3 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 1 9 4 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 5 2 5 )
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 5 2 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (→P. 5 2 3 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (→P. 1 9 4 ) The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 1 6 7 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (→P. 1 9 4 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 4 7 8 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 2 0 5 )
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→P. 4 76 , 4 8 2 )

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (→P. 8 3 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→P. 4 8 2 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 4 76 , 4 8 2 .
●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→P. 4 9 6 )
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. (→P. 5 0 7 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→P. 5 3 4 ) A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 376
Air conditioning filter........................440
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 376
Blower customization .....................383
AAC disc .................................................. 319
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 265
Function ..................................................265
Warning light ....................................... 477
Accent color ............................................ 102
Air conditioning filter ..........................440
Air conditioning system ..................... 376
Air conditioning filter........................440
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 376
Blower customization .....................383Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag manual on-off system..........52
Airbag operating conditions ........... 47
Airbag precautions for
your child ...............................................43
Correct driving posture.....................34
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions .............................................. 47
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 45
General airbag precautions ............43
Locations of airbags ............................. 41
Modification and disposal of
airbags.....................................................46
Side airbag operating
conditions .............................................. 47
Side airbag precautions.....................43
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................ 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ...........................................43
SRS airbags ............................................... 41
SRS warning light .............................. 476
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 52
Alarm ............................................................ 83
Anchor brackets .......................................67
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ........................................ 130
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 265
Function ..................................................265
Warning light ....................................... 477
Approach warning ............................... 234
Armrest .................................................... 400
Assist grips ..............................................402
Audio input ............................................... 301
Audio system .......................................... 294
Audio CD player .................................319
Audio input ............................................ 301
AUX port/
USB port ............................................. 301
Bluetooth
® audio .............................. 343
iPod........................................................... 326
Optimal use ......................................... 309
Portable music player...................... 334
Radio .......................................................... 317
Steering wheel audio switch ....... 300
USB memory....................................... 329
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................. 208
Warning light ....................................... 477
Automatic High Beam .......................209
Automatic light control system ......206
AUX port .................................................. 301
Average fuel economy..........................101
Average vehicle speed .........................101Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 456
Wattage ................................................. 548
Battery....................................................... 422
Battery checking................................. 422
If the vehicle has discharged
battery...................................................527
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 288
Warning light....................................... 476
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 278
Blower customization......................... 383
Bluetooth®
Audio system....................................... 343
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 345
Bottle holders......................................... 393
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 545
Parking brake ...................................... 205
Warning light....................................... 476
Brake assist ............................................ 265
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 98
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 278
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Card key...................................................... 112
Care ............................................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ............................. 405
Exterior....................................................404
Interior .................................................... 408
Seat belts............................................... 409
Cargo hooks ...........................................395
CD player ................................................. 319
Chains .......................................................289
Child restraint system ............................58
Baby seats, definition .......................... 59
Baby seats, installation .......................68
Child seats, definition.......................... 59
Child seats, installation.......................68
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.......................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts..........68
Installing CRS with top strap ...........72
Junior seats, definition ........................ 59
Junior seats, installation ..................... 70
Child safety................................................. 57
Airbag precautions .............................. 43
Battery precautions ............. 425, 530
Child restraint system.........................58
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 38
Installing child restraints .................... 67Moon roof precautions .................... 173
Power window lock switch ............ 167
Power window precautions........... 169
Rear door child-protectors ............ 122
Removed electronic key
battery precautions....................... 444
Seat belt precautions.......................... 40
Seat heater precautions ................. 387
Trunk precautions .............................. 128
Child-protectors .................................... 122
Cleaning....................................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels.............................. 405
Exterior ................................................... 404
Interior.....................................................408
Seat belts ............................................... 409
Clock ......................................................... 398
Coat hooks.............................................. 402
Condenser ............................................. 422
Console box ........................................... 392
Cooling system ....................................... 421
Engine overheating ............................ 531
Cruise control
Cruise control ......................................225
Dynamic radar cruise control ......229
Cup holders ............................................ 393
Current fuel consumption ................... 101
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 41
Customizable features....................... 552
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