light Lexus IS350 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 IS 300, IS 350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53E98U)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................5
Reading this manual ....................................... 9
How to search ............................................... 10
Pictorial index .................................................. 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 40
1-2. Child safety Riding with children.......................... 41
Child restraint systems ................... 41
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 54
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 60
Alarm..................................................... 62
Theft prevention labels ................. 63
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 66
Gauges and meters ......................... 71
Multi-information display............. 76
Fuel consumption information ... 833-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 92
Trunk ..................................................... 96
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 99
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 106
Rear seats......................................... 107
Driving position memory ........... 108
Head restraints ................................. 111
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 113
Inside rear view mirror ................. 114
Outside rear view mirrors........... 116
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 118
Moon roof ........................................ 120
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 124
Cargo and luggage...................... 130
Vehicle load limits.......................... 132
Trailer towing................................... 132
Dinghy towing ................................ 133
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignitio n) switch ............... 134
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Automatic transmission..............138
Turn signal lever............................. 142
Parking brake ................................. 143
Brake Hold....................................... 146
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 147
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 149
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................. 151
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 154
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 161
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + 2.5 ........ 164
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 170
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 180
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............. 189
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 192
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 202
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 208
Intuitive parking assist ................. 210
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ........................................... 216
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ............................................................ 221
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 226
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......... 232
Driving mode select switch...... 236
Driving assist systems ................. 238
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 2435-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 248
Center Display.............................. 250
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 253
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 261
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 263
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 266
Trunk features ............................... 268
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 270
Garage door opener ................. 273
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 280
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 283
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....286
General maintenance................ 287
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) program s

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 291
Hood ................................................. 293
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Positioning a floor jack...............293
Engine compartment.................. 295
Tires ................................................... 303
Tire inflation pressure .................. 312
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter...................315
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 318
Headlight aim................................. 320
Light bulbs ........................................ 321
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 328
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 329
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 331
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 335
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 336
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 337
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 346
If you have a flat tire..................... 349
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 357
If you lose your keys .................... 358
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 359
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 359If the vehicle battery is discharged
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If your vehicle overheats ........... 365
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 368
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 372
Fuel information............................ 382
Tire information ............................ 384
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 394
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 404
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 406
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 406
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 408
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)............................................................ 414
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 418
Alphabetical Index ........................ 421
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... ..P.92
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.92
Opening/closing the side windows .............................................................................P.118
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................P.359
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.337, 346
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... ... P.96
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.97
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.97
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.360
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.337, 346
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.116
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................... P.116
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .. P.117
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.253
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.154
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Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.243
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................ P.281
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.374
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.303
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................... P.303, 379
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.243
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.303
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .349
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.293
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.293
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.374
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.365
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 9
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.142
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.149
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.149
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Stop lights
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 9
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.149
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.321, Watts: P.381)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.134
Starting the engine/changing the modes ................................................................ P.134
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................P.328
When the engine will not start ..................................................................................... P.357
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P .138
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.139
Precautions for towing .................................................................................................... P.331
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.139
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .. P.71
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light..................................... P.71
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.66
When a warning light comes on ................................................................................. P.337
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.76
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.76
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.346A
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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.143
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.143
Precautions for winter season .. ................................................................................... P.244
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.346
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.142
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.149
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.149
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.154
Usage...................................................................................................................................... P.154
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 02
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.328
Trunk opener .............................................................................................................. P.97
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.293
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1.................................................... P.113
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.113
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.108
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................. P.113
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.113
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.253
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.253
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.253
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.98
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*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch............................................................................... P.151
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
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Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ........................................ P.75
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................. P.75
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch
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Rear sunshade switch
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Camera switch
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■Ceiling
Inside rear view mirror ........................................................................................... P.114
Sun visors ................................................................................................................... P. 271
Vanity mirrors .......................................................................................................... P.271
Interior light .............................................................................................................P.26 3
Personal lights
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Moon roof switches
*2............................................................................................P.120
“SOS” button
*2..........................................................................................................P.54
Garage door opener switches
*2....................................................................... P.273
*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2: If equipped
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