lights Lexus IS350 2017 / LEXUS 2017 IS200T,IS300,IS350 (OM53D76U) Workshop Manual

4116-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is turned on
while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the seat heater will automati-
cally change from Hi →Mid →Lo.
The timing of the change in seat heater in tensity differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights
Front interior light (
→P. 413)
Front personal lights ( →P. 413)
Inside door handle lights
Rear interior light ( →P. 413) Rear personal lights (
→P. 413)
Power window switch lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights1
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5
6
7
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9

4136-3. Using the interior lights
6
Interior features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Turns the light on/off
Turns the door position on/off
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
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Personal lights
FrontRear

4146-3. Using the interior lights
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■The interior lights and personal lights can be operated when
The interior lights and personal lights can be used regardless of the engine switch mode.
However, when the engine switch is turned off, they can be used only when the battery
protection function is not operating.
■Battery protection function
To prevent the battery from being discha rged, approximately 20 minutes after the
engine switch is turned off, the power supplied to the interi or lights, personal lights, and
other lights will be cut off automatically. (If the interior lights, etc. are left on when the
engine switch is turned off, they will be turned off automatically.)
To turn the interior lights, etc. back on, tu rn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode or operate the interior light switch until the interior lights turn on.
If any of the lights are illuminated automatica lly due to the illuminated entry system, the
battery protection function will be canceled.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 602)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

4497-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( →P. 199)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts • Suspension parts
• Brake parts

4577-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 583)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 583)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount offree play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.

4977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. (→P. 498)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to th e vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

4997-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)For the left side only: Pinch the
clip to remove the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the front turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
After replacing the left side bulb, install the washer fluid filler opening to its
original position.
Replacing light bulbs
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3
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5007-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Rear turn signal lights Open the trunk, and remove the
cover.
Remove the 2 screws.
Push and pull the light unit toward
the rear of the vehicle as shown in
the illustration to remove it.
Apply protective tape to the periph-
eral of the light un it installation sur-
face on the vehicle body, such as the
rear bumper, to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Pushing on the portion A in the illus-
tration toward the rear of the vehicle
will make disengagement of the tabs
easier.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlights
●Parking lights and daytime running lights
●Side marker lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Outer foot lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Tail lights
●Back-up light
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal ligh ts (bulb type), rear turn signal lights and
outer foot lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
→P. 497