airbag Lexus IS250 2015 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) / LEXUS 2015 IS250/350 (OM53C50U) Owner's Guide

4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indica tor light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 3 8 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the wa rning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficie nt of the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not tu rn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 4 2 8
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mo de, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.

4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/
h) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road
surface
The gear position will not sh ift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear
position.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 P. 5 0 6
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
 Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .....................................548
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French) .............................. 549
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..............................................550

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◆Coussins gonflables SRS frontaux
Le coussin gonflable SRS conducteur/le coussin gonflable du passager avant
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur et du pas-
sager avant contre les chocs avec des éléments à l’intérieur
Les coussins gonflables SRS de genoux
Participent à la protection du conducteur et du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in
English.
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Composition du système d’airbags SRS
Système de classification de l’occu-
pant du siège passager avant
(ECU et capteurs)
Capteurs d’impact latéral (porte
avant)
Coussins gonflables de genoux
Coussin gonflable du passager
avant
Coussins gonflables rideaux
Témoins indicateurs “AIR BAG
ON” et “AIR BAG OFF”
Prétensionneurs de ceintures de
sécurité et limiteurs de force
Capteurs d’impact latéral (avant)
Coussins gonflables latéraux avantTémoin d’avertissement SRS
Coussin gonflable conducteur
Coussins gonflables latéraux
arrière
Capteurs d’impact latéral (arrière)
Capteur de position du siège con-
ducteur
Contacteur de boucle de ceinture
de sécurité conducteur
Ensemble des capteurs du coussin
gonflable
Contacteur de boucle de ceinture
de sécurité du siège passager
avant
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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................358
Air conditioning filter........................ 437
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 358
AAC disc ................................................. 295
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 240 Function ..................................................240
Warning light ...................................... 466
Accent color.............................................. 88
Adaptive Variable Suspension system ............................. 241
Air conditioning filter .......................... 437
Air conditioning system .....................358 Air conditioning filter........................ 437
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 358 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
SRS warning light .............................. 466
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Child safety ................................................ 53Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Battery precautions ...............421, 505
Child restraint system ......................... 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 32
Installing child restraints.................... 58
Moon roof precautions.................... 144
Power window lock switch ............ 138
Power window precautions .......... 140
Rear door child-protectors ........... 106
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 440
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 57
Seat heater precautions................. 366
Trunk precautions................................. 112
Child-protectors.................................... 106 Cleaning ....................................... 396, 399
Aluminum wheels .............................. 397
Exterior ................................................... 396
Interior ..................................................... 399
Seat belts............................................... 400
Clock.......................................................... 377
Coat hooks ...............................................381
Compass ................................................. 387
Condenser................................................ 418
Console box ............................................. 371
Cooling system ....................................... 417 Engine overheating ......................... 506
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 192
Dynamic radar cruise control .......196
Cup holders............................................. 372
Current fuel consumption ....................87
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features .......................537

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I/M test .....................................................408
IdentificationEngine ....................................................... 513
Vehicle ..................................................... 513
Ignition switch (engine switch)......... 159
Illuminated entry system .................... 369
Immobilizer system................................. 69
Indicators .................................................... 78
Initialization Maintenance........................................ 403
Moon roof .............................................. 143
Multi-information display ................. 88
Power windows ................................... 139
Tire pressure warning system................................ 424
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 430
Inside door handle lights ................... 368
Inside rear view mirror .........................133
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights........................................... 369 Wattage ................................................... 521
Intuitive parking assist........................... 214
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......................412
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................487
Jack handle ..................................................487
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................142
Power windows ................................... 139 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start.........103, 109
Wireless remote control.......103, 109
Keys .............................................................. 98 Battery-saving function ..................... 115
Electronic key ......................................... 98
Engine switch ........................................159
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 499
Key number plate ................................. 98
Keyless entry ........................................... 98
Mechanical key...................................... 99
Replacing the battery ...................... 439
Warning buzzer...................................104
Wireless remote control................... 98
Knee airbags ..............................................36
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Shift lever ...................................................164Automatic transmission ................... 164
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 498
Shift lock system.................................... 498
Shift position and gear position ...........81
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights................................... 173 Light switch .............................................173
Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Side mirrors ............................................. 135 Adjusting and folding........................ 135
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............ 252
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 136
Mirror position memory ...................123
Side turn signal lights ............................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Slip indicator........................................... 467
Smart access system with push-button start ........................ 114 Antenna location ................................... 114
Entry functions ........................... 103, 109
Starting the engine ............................. 159 SMS (Short message service) .........327
Snow mode............................................... 165
Snow tires .................................................262
Spare tire ................................................. 486
Inflation pressure..................................519
Storage location ................................. 487
Spark plug ................................................. 516
Specifications........................................... 512
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Speed indicator........................................ 88
Steering lock ............................................. 161 Column lock release .......................... 161
Steering wheel ......................................... 131 Adjustment................................................131
Audio switches ..................................... 271
Heated steering wheel ................... 366
Power easy access system ............. 123
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 123
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Storage feature ..................................... 370
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 509
Sun visors.................................................. 377