mirror Lexus IS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 IS350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U350)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 46
Seat position memory ................... 49
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 52
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...... 58
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 59
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 60
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 61 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 66
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 69 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 72 Engine immobilizer system ......... 72
Alarm.................................................... 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 76
1-7. Safety information ....................... 77 Correct driving posture ............... 77
SRS airbags ....................................... 79
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint sy stems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108 Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ign ition) switch ................ 117
Automatic Transmission ............ 122
Manual Transmission................... 126
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 130Gauges and meters ..................... 130
Indicators and warning lights ... 136
Multi-information display........... 139
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 143
Headlight switch ............................ 143
Fog light switch .............................. 146
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 147
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 151
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 152 Cruise control ................................ 152
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 155
Intuitive parking assist ................. 164
Driving assist systems.................. 170
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information ................... 179 Cargo and luggage ...................... 179
Vehicle load limits ......................... 182
Winter driving tips ........................ 183
Trailer towing .................................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) .......... 188
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) ................ 189 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning system .................. 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ........... 200
3-2. Using the audio system............ 201 Audio system type ........................ 201
Using the radio.............................. 204
Using the CD player...................... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................... 217
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 225
Using the AUX adapter ............ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 229
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 231
Interior lights list............................. 231
• Interior lights ............................... 234
• Personal lights ............................ 234
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the storage features .... 236List of storage fe atures............... 236
• Glove box..................................... 236
• Console boxes ........................... 237
• Overhead console................... 238
• Cup holders................................. 239
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ................................ 241
3-5. Other interior features........... 242 Sun visors......................................... 242
Vanity mirror .................................. 243
Clock ................................................. 244
Satellite switches .......................... 245
Ashtrays .......................................... 248
Cigarette lighter ........................... 249
Power outlet .................................. 250
Seat heaters ..................................... 251
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 253
Armrest ............................................ 255
Rear sunshade ............................... 256
Trunk storage extension........... 258
Coat hooks ..................................... 259
Floor mat......................................... 260
Trunk features................................. 261
Garage door opener .................. 264
Compass.......................................... 269 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 277
4-2. Maintenance............................. 280 Maintenance requir ements .... 280
General maintena nce ................ 282
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 285
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 286
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 286
Hood................................................. 289
Positioning a floor jack.............. 290
Engine compartment.................. 292
Tires .................................................. 306
Tire inflation pressure.................. 316
Wheels............................................. 320
Air conditioning filter.................. 322
Electronic key battery ................ 325
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 327
Headlight aim.................................. 341
Light bulbs ....................................... 342
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Headlights (high beam) P. 143
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 128
Fog lights P. 146
Side marker lights P. 143
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 143
Hood P. 289
Parking lights P. 143
Windshield wipers P. 147
Moon roof  P. 66
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 61

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Compass P. 269
Garage door opener switches P. 264
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 60
Personal lights P. 234
Moon roof switch  P. 66
Interior lights P. 234
Vanity mirrors P. 243
Personal lights P. 234
Interior lights P. 234
Sun visors P. 242
Coat hooks P. 259
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 79
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: If equipped

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Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 46
P. 49
Door lock switch P. 37
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 61
Window lock switch P. 64
Power window switches P. 64
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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
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Clock

P. 244
Audio
system

P. 201
Air conditioning
system
P. 192
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 200
Security indicator
P. 72, 74
Emergency
flashers
Clock P. 244
Audio system*
Security indicator
P. 72, 74
Emergency flashers
Air conditioning
system
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With navigation system
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
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Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk........................ 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 44
Front seats ................................... 44
Driving position memory ........ 46
Seat position memory.............. 49
Head restraints ........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ..................... 58
Steering wheel (power- adjustable type) ...................... 59
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 60 Outside rear view mirrors........ 61
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ....................... 64
Power windows .......................... 64
Moon roof ................................... 66
1-5. Refueling .......................... 69 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 72 Engine immobilizer system........................................ 72
Alarm............................................. 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 76
1-7. Safety information............ 77 Correct driving posture ......... 77
SRS airbags ................................ 79
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 90
Child restraint systems ........... 95
Installing child restraints......... 98

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position lever
Seatback angle lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle knob

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat , make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
Power seat
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch