key Lexus IS350 2020 / LEXUS 2020 IS300,IS350 (OM53F29U) Service Manual

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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bott
om, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicl e to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wa sh soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring th e nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors
or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continuously.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

4557-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the sm art access system with
push-button start. ( P. 137)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park- ing in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approxim ately 5% solution of neutral detergent and
water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cl oth to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charge r is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from
the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make su re to turn off the engine before discon-
necting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to the battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after mult iple attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
Battery
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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small flathead screwdriver
●Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the
tip of the screwd river with tape.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Maintenance and care
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so coul d result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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When trouble arises8
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 515
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................. 516
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................................517
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 523
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 524
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 525
If a warning message is displayed..................................... 532
If you have a flat tire ..................559
If the engine will not start ........ 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 572
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 575
If your vehicle overheats ......... 579
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................583

5538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Con-
tinuous  The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once  The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.

Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)

5548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
Once8 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Turn the engine switch off.
 Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
9 times
An attempt was made to drive when
the electronic key was not inside the
vehicle.
Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)

5558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart access system
with push-button start while the
electronic key was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 502)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
 Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Once
• When the doors were unlockedwith the mechanical key and then
the engine swit ch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
During an engine starting proce-
dure in the event that the electronic
key was not functioning properly
( P. 573), the engine switch was
touched with the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer sound-
ing.

Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off, the
doors were unlocked and then the
driver's door was opened and
closed.
• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode without
starting the engine.
• The shift lever wa s shifted to P or
N from another shift position with
the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode.
 Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions