check engine light Lexus IS250C 2010 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
10_IS250C/350C_U
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tires is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even
though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the
repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning
light will turn off after a few minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If a different set of tires has been selected using the satellite switch.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
10_IS250C/350C_U
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerMessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Comes on for 10 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was made
to start the engine
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present.
*
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
10_IS250C/350C_U
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
STEP6

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6-1. Specifications
10_IS250C/350C_U
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 541
Battery Checking ............................................... 402
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................506
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Bluetooth
® audio ................................ 289
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 307
Brake Fluid ..........................................................400
Parking brake ........................................ 157
Brake assist ............................................. 204
Care
Exterior ....................................................374
Interior......................................................377
Seat belts ............................................... 378
Cargo capacity ....................................... 216
Cargo hooks .......................................... 359
CD changer ........................................... 250
CD player................................................ 250
Chains....................................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................116
Booster seats, installation ................ 123
Convertible seats, definition ............116
Convertible seats, installation ....... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................111
Infant seats, definition ..........................116
Infant seats, installation...................... 123
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 123 Installing CRS with top straps........126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 106
Battery precautions ............ 404, 508
Child restraint system ......................... 116
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints................... 120
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................426
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..................357
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Cigarette lighter....................................353
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 374
Interior ..................................................... 377
Seat belts ................................................378
Clock .........................................................348
Compass ..................................................368
Condenser ............................................. 400
Console box ............................................ 341
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 509
Cornering assist sensors .................... 198
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Engine compartment cover............. 394
Engine coolantCapacity...................................................531
Checking ............................................... 398
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 159
Engine immobilizer system ..................93
Engine oil Capacity.................................................530
Checking ............................................... 395
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Engine oil maintenance data ............397
EPS............................................................. 204
Event data recorder.............................. 461
Floor mat.................................................. 358
Fluid Brake .......................................................400
Washer ................................................... 405
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Wattage ................................................... 541
Foot well lights....................................... 338
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Wattage ................................................... 541 Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................. 111
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 465
Front seats Adjustment .................................................51
Driving position memory ..................56
Seat position memory ........................60
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 156
Wattage ................................................... 541
Fuel
Capacity .................................................529
Fuel gauge.............................................. 159
Fuel pump shut off system............ 460
Information ............................................542
Refueling....................................................90
Fuel door .....................................................90
Fuel filler door ...........................................90
Fuel pump shut off system.................460
Fuses .......................................................... 427
Garage door opener .......................... 362
Gauges ...................................................... 159
Glove box ................................................340
Glove box light ....................................... 341
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TachometerTacho indicator.................................... 159
Tachometer ........................................... 159
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 173
Talk switch ..................................................311
Telephone switch .....................................311
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 95
Engine immobilizer system ............. 93
Theft prevention labels .......................... 97
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 416
Tire information Glossary................................................ 550
Size ........................................................... 547
Tire identification number ............. 547
Uniform tire quality grading .........548
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 220
Checking ...............................................406
If you have a flat tire..........................486
Inflation pressure..................................416
Inflation pressure sensor................ 407
Information............................................545
Replacing...............................................486
Rotating tires ........................................406
Run-flat tire............................................495
Size ...........................................................536
Snow tires .............................................. 220
Spare tire................................................486
Tools ...........................................................486
Total load capacity ................................ 219 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 225, 226
Emergency towing ........................... 453
Trailer towing ....................................... 224
TRAC ........................................................ 204
Traction control..................................... 204
Transmission shift switches........ 149, 151
Trip meter ................................................. 159
Trunk Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................... 541
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................444
Switch........................................................ 156
Wattage ................................................... 541
Vanity lights Vanity lights...........................................347
Wattage ................................................... 541
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 347
VDIM......................................................... 204
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ....................................... 204
Vehicle identification number ......... 527
Vehicle stability control ..................... 204
Ventilators ............................................... 355
VSC ........................................................... 204T
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 463
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 465
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................473, 475
Engine oil level .................................... 475
Engine oil maintenance.................. 475
Engine oil pressure............................472
Hood ....................................................... 475
Intuitive parking assist ..........473, 475
Open door ........................................... 475
Parking brake ...................................... 475
Pre-collision system ..............473, 475
Retractable hardtop ..............473, 475 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................482
Steering lock......................................... 473
Tire pressure warning system.................... 473, 475
Trunk ........................................................475
Washer fluid ......................................... 475
Washer
Checking .............................................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch......................................................... 177
Washing and waxing ........................... 374
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................526
Wheels ......................................................420
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer ..................................................... 177
Windshield wipers.................................. 177
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................425
WMA disc ............................................... 257W