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1524-1. Before driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake peda ls at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 4 8 6 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

570Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 456
Engine .........................................................514ACCESSORY mode....................... 160
Compartment....................................... 413
Engine switch ........................................ 159
Hood ........................................................... 411
How to start the engine ................... 159
Identification number ........................ 513
If the engine will not start............... 496
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 159
Overheating ........................................ 506
Engine coolant......................................... 417 Capacity .................................................. 516
Checking..................................................417
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........................................................81
Engine immobilizer system ................. 69
Engine oil ...................................................414 Capacity .................................................. 514
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 260
Engine switch .......................................... 159
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 240
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ..........241 Function ....................................................241
Warning light ....................................... 467
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 First-aid kit storage belt......................374
Flat tire ...................................................... 486
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................... 517
Brake......................................................... 518
Washer ................................................... 422
Fog lights..................................................... 181 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Switch ......................................................... 181
Wattage ................................................... 521
Footwell light .......................................... 368 Wattage ................................................... 521
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front personal lights ........................... 369 Wattage ................................................... 521
Front seats ................................................. 120 Adjustment..............................................120
Cleaning................................................. 399
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory................. 123
Head restraints .....................................128
Power easy access system ............. 123
Seat heaters .......................................... 367
Seat position memory ....................... 123
Seat ventilators.................................... 367F