start Lexus IS350 2014 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2014 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53758U)

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system...................47
Safety information for children .......................................... 53
Child restraint systems ............... 54
Installing child restraints............. 58
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 69
Alarm ................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels ................73
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................................ 76
Gauges and meters .......................81
Multi-information display .......... 86
Fuel consumption information ................................... 92 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 103
Trunk................................................. 109
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 114
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................120
Rear seats......................................... 121
Driving position memory..........123
Head restraints ............................. 127
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 130
Inside rear view mirror ..............132
Outside rear view mirrors........134
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 137
Moon roof ...................................... 140
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 387
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 390
General maintenance.............. 393
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 396
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................397
Hood ............................................... 399
Positioning a floor jack.............400
Engine compartment ................ 401
Tires..................................................... 411
Tire inflation pressure ............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 432 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ...........................447
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 448
If you think something is wrong....................................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 455
If a warning message is displayed .................................. 461
If you have a flat tire ...................475
If the engine will not start ........ 485
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............488
If the vehicle battery is discharged............................. 490
If your vehicle overheats ......... 494
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 497
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed an d disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dts c.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicl e can be fatal to children.

16Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 5 9
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 81
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 81
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 76
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 455
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Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside
rear view mirrors properly. ( P. 132, 134)
Adjusting the mirrors
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may be come jammed in the seat tracks and stop
the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mech-
anism may also be damaged.
●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while drivin g, do not force yourself to continue driving
and take a break immediately.

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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally.
●Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
CAUTION
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or other features of the vehicle. In additi on, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching
a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been prev iously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

711-2. Theft deterrent system
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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

802. Instrument cluster
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Except F SPORT models
Press: Displays the screen regis-
tered to
When no screen has been registered, th e drive information screen will be dis-
played.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen to
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a re gistration failure message will be shown.
F SPORT models
Move the main meter
Return to the previous screen
■Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel economy (after reset/after start/after refuel)*
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the engine
was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
■Average vehicle speed (after reset/after start)*
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset/after start)*
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was
started, respectively
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Drive Information
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