lock Lexus IS250C 2014 Owner's Manual

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Parking lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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STEP2
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Back-up light
Open the trunk lid and remove the
trunk panel cover clips.
Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn bulb bases
counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove the
covers.
Remove the bolts and unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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CAUTION
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V will be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear Switch to ACCESSORY mode so
that the steering wheel is
unlocked.

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Using a flat bed truckIf your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown. Failure to investigate the cause
of the following messages may lead to the system operating abnormally
and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
MessageDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the headlight leveling sys-
tem.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.

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*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, theelectronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the
signal from the key. ( →P. 36)
Once
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice to
ACCESSORY
mode from OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
again while turn-
ing the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
OnceIndicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→P. 5 3 0

Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerMessageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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■The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 3 2 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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IS250C/350C_U
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5