trunk Lexus IS300 2020 / LEXUS 2020 IS300,IS350 (OM53F29U) Owner's Guide

1453-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Check that the luggage security sys-
tem lever in the trunk is in the unlock
position.
Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear seatbacks to their
original position, lift them up until they
lock.
P. 131
Rear seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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Luggage security system

1463-3. Adjusting the seats
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it back
and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red
marking will be visible on the seatback lock
release knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.

1824-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and lugg age in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Lexus Display Audio scre en (if equipped) or navigation system
screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

2044-3. Operating the lights and wipers
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using th e same lights as the parking lights and illu-
minate brighter than the parking lights.
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically when a ll of the following conditions are met. (The
daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Canada only), or
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set
again.
●For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in , or : Th e headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is
opened and all of the doors and trunk are cl osed. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed twice af ter all the doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open , the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

2204-4. Refueling
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel
filler door.
Push until you hear a click and take your
hand away to slightly open the fuel filler
door. Then open the door fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the
lever to open the fuel fille r door if the fuel filler
door cannot be opened by pressing the rear
edge of the fuel filler door.

2824-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
 The estimated course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight
There is a malfunction in the signals being
output by the steering sensor.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Guide lines are not displayed
The trunk is open.
Close the trunk.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
The estimated course lines are not displayed
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor has been rein- stalled.
• There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor.Stop the vehicle, and turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go to the left and
right.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Likely causeSolution

2834-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■When using the Lexus parking assist monitor system
The parking assist monitor is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver when
backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehi-
cle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never depend on the parking assist monitor entirely when backing up. The image
and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from the actual
state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wh eel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions , vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware of this before using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist monitor in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the trunk is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is movi ng, or you may become unable to see the
image on the screen. Be sure to check dire ct visually and with the mirrors all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen
may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that
appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.
(  P. 277)
●Estimated course line display mode: If the st eering wheel is straight and the vehicle
width guide lines and the estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Interior features6
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
6-1. Basic operation of the Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch .............................. 412
10.3-inch display ......................... 415
6-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 417
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................426
6-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................428• Interior lights ..........................429
• Personal lights .......................429 6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............. 431
• Glove box ............................... 432
• Console box........................... 432
•Cup holders/ bottle holders......................... 433
Trunk features ............................. 435
6-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 437 • Sun visors ................................ 437
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 437
• Clock ........................................ 437
• Power outlet...........................438
• Armrest .................................... 439
• Rear sunshade ...................... 439
• Assist grips................................441
• Coat hooks ...............................441
Garage door opener ............... 442
Compass ....................................... 449

4326-4. Using the storage features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (P. 131)
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console
box.
Glove box
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●The insert inside the glove box can be
removed.
Console box

4356-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Loosen the belt
Tighten the belt
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stow ed positions when not in use.
First-aid kit storage belt
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