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4-1. Before driving Driving 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 systems
Cruise control ...............................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........................................196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 214
Lexus parking assist monitor.......................................... 221
Driving mode select switch ............................................237
Driving assist systems .............. 240
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..........246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 252
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 255
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .........................257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 260
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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
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Cruise control .............................. 192
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........208
Intuitive parking assist ................214
Lexus parking assist monitor ..........................................221
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 237
Driving assist systems............... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 252
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 255
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 260

1644-2. Driving procedures
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever

1674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by oper-
ating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choice.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is oper-
ated.
8-speed models: Th e selected gear,
from M1 to M8, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
6-speed models: The selected gear,
from M1 to M6, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will no t change unless the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
●When the automatic transmission flui d or engine coolant temperature is
low.
●When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
●When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippe ry road surface” is displayed on the
multi information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
Selecting gears in the M position
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1684-2. Driving procedures
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■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.
■Gear position display on the multi-information display
When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information disp lay. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
■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 7 )

4067-2. Maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with- out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, isthe vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 5 1 8 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 5 1 8 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

4668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the pa rking brake is fully released the
system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too highA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.
Automatic transmission
IS250IS350
Fluid capacity*2WD7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
AW D9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp. qt.)10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacityIS2501.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
IS3501.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

5329-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated