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5189-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*12WD4.2 in. (107 mm) Min.
AW D4.7 in. (118 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.08 in. (1.0 — 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm )
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm )
Parking brake pedal travel*27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

5329-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressureTire 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 under 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 conditioning 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 number 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 in stalled 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

561What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 1 5 9 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→ P. 161)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 1 4 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 161)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 5 0 0 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 5 0 2 )
●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. 4 9 8 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 161)
●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 3 8 )
●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. 161)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

565Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Alarm .............................................................. 71
Anchor brackets ...................................... 58
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ....................... 114
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 240 Function ..................................................240
Warning light ...................................... 466
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ......................... 201
Armrest .................................................... 379
Assist grip ................................................. 381
Audio input...............................................274
Audio system.......................................... 266 Audio input............................................ 274
AUX port/USB port........................ 274
Bluetooth
® audio.................................317
CD player ..............................................295
iPod ............................................................ 301
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................295
Optimal use ..........................................282
Portable music player ..................... 308
Radio ....................................................... 289
Steering wheel audio switch .......... 271
USB memory ...................................... 304 Automatic headlight leveling
system...................................................... 174
Warning light ....................................... 467
Automatic High Beam ......................... 176
Automatic light control system...................................................... 173
Automatic transmission....................... 164 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............498
M mode .................................................... 167
Paddle shift switches..........................166
AUX port ................................................. 274
Average fuel economy ..........................87
Average vehicle speed..........................87

569Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
E-mail......................................................... 327
Eco drive mode ..................................... 237
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light .................88
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .........241Function ....................................................241
Warning light ....................................... 467
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ...................... 115
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 499
Replacing the battery .......................439 Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key
does not operate properly ........ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............498
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................502
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 466
If the warning light turns on .......... 466
If the warning message is displayed .........................................472
If you have a flat tire ..........................486
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 464
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 509
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 457
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................458
If your vehicle overheats ............... 506
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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

571Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Front turn signal lights ..........................170Replacing light bulbs ........... 446, 448
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................... 521
Fuel .............................................................. 188 Capacity .................................................. 514
Fuel gauge................................................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system............ 465
Information ............................................ 522
Refueling.................................................. 188
Type ................................................ 188, 514
Warning light ....................................... 467
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ...................... 87
Current fuel consumption ................ 87
Fuel filler door ......................................... 188
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Refueling.................................................. 188
Fuel gauge ....................................................81
Fuel pump shut off system................. 465
Fuses ............................................................441
Garage door opener .......................... 382
Gauges ..........................................................81
Gear positions ........................................ 168
Glove box .................................................. 371
Glove box light ........................................ 371 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)............................. 319
HD Radio
® system .............................. 289
Head restraints........................................ 128
Headlights ................................................. 173 Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 453
Light switch............................................. 173
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Wattage ...................................................521
Headlights cleaner ................................ 182
Heaters Air conditioning system .................358
Heated steering wheel ................... 366
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 362
Seat heaters .......................................... 367
Hill-start assist control ....................... 240
Hood .............................................................411 Open ...........................................................411
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 374
Coat hooks ............................................ 381
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 132
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573Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) ..........208
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..........208
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............................ 411
Hood lock release lever .................... 411
Internal trunk release lever................. 111
Shift lever ................................................. 164
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever............................... 131
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wiper lever ............................................ 182
Lexus Display Audio system............ 266
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 268
Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Remote*.................... 354
Lexus Enform Safety Connect........390
Lexus parking assist monitor
*.......... 221
License plate lights................................. 173
Light switch .............................................173
Replacing light bulbs ........................452 Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 446
Wattage ...................................................521
Lights
Fog light switch...................................... 181
Headlight switch .................................. 173
Illuminated entry system................. 369
Interior light...........................................369
Interior lights list..................................368
Personal lights ..................................... 369
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 446
Trunk light................................................... 111
Turn signal lever ...................................170
Vanity lights ...........................................377
Wattage ...................................................521
Lock steering column............................ 161
Low profile tire ....................................... 427
Luggage security system ..................... 110
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

575Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Odometer ....................................................81
OilEngine oil................................................. 514
Front differential oil............................. 517
Rear differential oil .............................. 517
Opener Hood ........................................................... 411
Trunk ......................................................... 109
Outer foot lights
Location ................................................. 368
Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Wattage ................................................... 521
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 135
Adjusting and folding........................ 135
Blind spot monitor ............................. 252
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 136
Mirror position memory ...................123
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................362
Outside temperature...............................81
Overheating, Engine .......................... 506 Paddle shift switches............................. 166
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................... 214
Parking brake .......................................... 172
Parking lights ........................................... 173 Light switch............................................. 173
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
PCS (Pre-Collision System).............246 Function .................................................. 246
PCS OFF switch .................................247
Warning light ....................................... 467
Personal lights ....................................... 369 Wattage ...................................................521
Pop-up display ......................................... 88
Power easy access system ................. 123
Power outlet ........................................... 378
Power steering (Electric power steering system) .................................. 241Warning light ....................................... 467
Power windows.......................................138 Door lock linked
window operation ...........................140
Jam protection function....................139
Operation............................................... 138
Window lock switch ......................... 138
Pre-Collision System (PCS).............246 Function .................................................. 246
PCS OFF switch .................................247
Warning light ....................................... 467
OP
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

578Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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