Lexus IS350 Quick Manual

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Page 1: Before Driving
● Parking Brake P. 1 9 ● Multi-information Display P.20 ETCS Switch P.23 ● ● Satellite Switches P.21 Lexus Parking Assist-sensor P.23 ● ● Turn Signal Lever P.22 Cruise Control P.24 ● ● Emergency Flasher Switch P.22 Dynamic Radar Cruise ●...
Page 2: Driving Comfort
Responding to warning/indicator lights What to do if ... and other problems that may arise. Customizing Your Lexus A list of features that can be customized. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Page 3 Overview Instrument Panel  Shift paddle switches P.18 Multi-information display P.20 Headlight switch P.27 Turn signal lever P.22 Fog light switch P.28  Headlight cleaner switch P.29  Rear sunshade switch P.38 Inside door lock button P.41 Trunk opener P.44 Driving and seat position ...
Page 4  Shift paddle switches P.18 Windshield wipers and washer switch P.28 Engine switch P.17 Air conditioning system P.34 Emergency flasher switch P.22 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P.29 Security indicator Audio system P.31 Glove box P.37 Trunk opener main switch P.44 See P.5.
Page 5 Overview Instrument Panel Automatic transmission Seat heaters/seat heaters  and ventilators P.35 Automatic transmission shift lever P.18 Ashtrays P.35 Cup holders P.37 Manual transmission Ashtrays P.35 Manual transmission shift lever P.19 Parking brake lever P.19 Seat heaters/seat heaters  and ventilators P.35 Cup holders P.37...
Page 6: Topic
Entering and Exiting Topic 1 Keys ................7 Smart Access System with Push-button Start ............ 8 Theft Deterrent System......... 9...
Page 7: Topic
Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Keys ■ Electronic key ● Locks and unlocks the doors ● Opens the trunk ● Starts and stops the engine ■ Mechanical key ● Locks and unlocks the doors ● Opens the trunk ● Locks and unlocks the glove box The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic key.
Page 8 Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Smart Access System with Push-button Start The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag. For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
Page 9 Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Theft Deterrent System The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft. Engine immobilizer system The engine immobilizer system prevents the engine from being started in the event that an attempt is made to start the vehicle using an unregistered key.
Page 10 Before Driving Topic 2 Seats (Manual) ............11 Seats (Power)............12 Driving and Seat Position Memory System ............ 13 Head Restraints ............. 14 Seatbelts..............14 Outside Rear View Mirrors ....... 14 Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror....15 Steering Wheel ............15...
Page 11 Topic 2 Before Driving Seats (Manual) ■ Adjusting seat position With the lever raised, slide the seat forward or backward. ■ Adjusting seatback angle With the lever raised, tilt the seatback forward or backward. ■ Adjusting seat height Raises the seat Lowers the seat ■...
Page 12 Topic 2 Before Driving Seats (Power) ■ Adjusting seat position Moves the seat forward Moves the seat backward ■ Adjusting seatback angle Tilts the seatback forward Reclines the seatback ■ Adjusting the seat cushion Raises and lowers the front of the cushion Raises and lowers the entire seat ■...
Page 13 Topic 2 Before Driving Driving and Seat Position Memory System (If Equipped) The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button. The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the driver's seat.
Page 14: Height Adjustment
Topic 2 Before Driving Head Restraints ■ Height adjustment To raise: pull the head restraint upward. To lower: push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button. Lock release button Seatbelts ■ Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only) To raise: pull the anchor upward.
Page 15 Topic 2 Before Driving Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare. To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO button. The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is turned ON.
Page 16: Multi-Information Display
Parking Brake............19 Multi-information Display........20 Satellite Switches ..........21 Turn Signal Lever..........22 Emergency Flasher Switch........ 22 ECT Switch ............. 22 ETCS Switch ............23 Lexus Parking Assist-sensor ......23 Cruise Control ............24 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....... 25...
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Topic 3 When Driving Starting With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the engine switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal. (The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.) ■...
Page 18: Topic
Topic 3 When Driving Automatic Transmission ■ Shift positions Park* Reverse Neutral (drive not engaged) Drive S mode * : The engine can only be started in P. The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when the engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the brake pedal is depressed.
Page 19: Topic
Topic 3 When Driving Manual Transmission To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be pulled up. Parking Brake ■ Automatic transmission To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park- ing brake pedal.
Page 20: Multi-Information Display
 Average vehicle speed  Gear position (automatic transmissions only) ● Satellite switch mode ● Dynamic radar cruise control settings (if equipped) ● Lexus parking assist-sensor infomation (if equipped) ● Warning messages ■ Changing the display of trip information Trip information items can be switched by press-...
Page 21: Multi-Information Display
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of the following items. ● Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped) ● Tire inflation pressure warning system initial- ization ● ID code selection for tire inflation pressure warning sysem ●...
Page 22 Topic 3 When Driving Turn Signal Lever Right turn signal Left turn signal To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold. Emergency Flasher Switch Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all the turn signal lights to flash. The emergency flashers can be operated even when the engine switch is OFF.
Page 23 An indicator comes on when in snow mode. Press again to return to normal mode. Lexus Parking Assist-sensor (If Equipped) The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
Page 24 Topic 3 When Driving Cruise Control (If Equipped) Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the accelerator pedal. Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time. ■...
Page 25 Topic 3 When Driving Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped) Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to- vehicle distance control mode. ■ Cruise control display Cruise control settings are shown on the multi- information display. Vehicle ahead indicator Vehicle-to-vehicle distance Preset speed ■...
Page 26 Rain and Night Driving Topic 4 Headlights............... 27 Fog Lights..............28 Windshield Wipers and Washers ....28 Headlight Cleaner ..........29 Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers..........29 Instrument Panel Light Control ....... 29...
Page 27 Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlights The instrument panel, the side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above turn on. The headlights and parking lights turn on/off automatically in accordance with ambient light levels.
Page 28 Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Fog Lights The fog lights can be used only when the head- lights (low beam) are on. Windshield Wipers and Washers ■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped) MIST: operates once INT: intermittent operation* LO: low speed HI: high speed *: Wiper interval can be adjusted by turning the band.
Page 29 Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped) The headlight cleaner can be used only when the engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the headlights are on. Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers To defog the rear window and the outside mirrors, press the button.
Page 30: Driving Comfort
Driving Comfort Topic 5 Audio System............31 Air Conditioning System........34 Ashtrays..............35 Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and Ventilators .............. 35 Console Boxes............36 Glove Box ............... 37 Cup Holders............37 Interior Lights............38 Rear Sunshade ............38 Compass..............38 Extended Trunk.............
Page 31 FM: FM radio  DISC AUX: CD player/Auxiliary audio device The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to receive and play XM satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. For detailed information, see the Owner’ s Manual.) ■...
Page 32 Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ CD player ■ Playing an audio CD Random playback Current disc: press All discs: press and hold Repeat Current track: press Current disc: press and hold Text information Disc select Disc load Scan All tracks: press First track of each CD: press and hold Eject Track select/reverse/fast-forward...
Page 33 Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Loading a CD Press the LOAD button. WAIT is shown on the display. Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from WAIT to LOAD. ■ Loading multiple CDs Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep.
Page 34 Topic 5 Driving Comfort Air Conditioning System (without navigation system) Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”. Driver side temperature control Passenger side temperature display Switch to automatic mode Micro dust and pollen filter Driver side temperature display Passenger side temperature control OFF button...
Page 35 Topic 5 Driving Comfort Ashtrays Front To remove the ashtray, push the release lever. Rear To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate and lift the ashtray out. Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and Ventilators (If Equipped) Seat heaters Turn the dial toward Seat heaters and ventilators Seat heaters: turn the dial toward...
Page 36 Topic 5 Driving Comfort Console Boxes Front To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob pulled up. Rear (if equipped) To open, press the lock release button and lift the armrest. Overhead console box To open, press the lid. There is a power outlet located in the front console box.
Page 37 Topic 5 Driving Comfort Glove Box Open: press the button. Lock Unlock The glove box can be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key. Cup Holders Front (type A) To open, press down on the front of the lid. Front (type B) To open, pull and hold the knob and slide the arm- rest.
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Topic 5 Driving Comfort Interior Lights Without moon roof Door position ON/OFF ON/OFF With moon roof Door position ON/OFF ON/OFF Rear Sunshade (If Equipped) To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch. Press the switch again to lower it. The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi- bility when reversing.
Page 39 Topic 5 Driving Comfort Extended Trunk Longer items can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area. Pull down the rear armrest. Open the inside trunk door from the trunk and load baggage or other items. Luggage Mat Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage mat up.
Page 40: Opening And Closing
Opening and Closing Topic 6 Door Locks .............. 41 Power Windows............ 42 Moon Roof.............. 42 Fuel Tank Cap............43 Hood................. 43 Trunk................. 44...
Page 41 Topic 6 Opening and Closing Door Locks ■ Locking the vehicle from inside Inside lock button Locks Unlocks Door lock switch Operates all door locks. Locks Unlocks ■ Locking the vehicle from outside Using the entry function or wireless remote control (P.7, 8) ■...
Page 42 Topic 6 Opening and Closing Power Windows Power window switches To open: press the switch. To close: pull the switch up. Fully pulling up and releasing the switches causes the windows to close fully. Fully pressing down and releasing the switches causes the windows to open fully.
Page 43 Topic 6 Opening and Closing Fuel Tank Cap Press the fuel filler door opener. Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter- clockwise. After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the inside of the fuel filler door. Hood Pull the hood release lever.
Page 44 Topic 6 Opening and Closing Trunk ■ Trunk opener To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply press the trunk opener. To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main switch in the glove box. When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can- not be opened using the wireless remote control or the entry function.
Page 45 What to do if ... List of Warning/Indicator Lights Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (U.S.A.) Brake system warning light (Canada) Stop the vehicle immediately. Charging system warning light Have the vehicle inspected immediately. Electric power steering warning light (U.S.A.)
Page 46 Turn signal indicator ECT PWR indicator Headlight high beam indicator Cruise control indicator Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) AFS OFF indicator Lexus parking assist-sensor Tail light indicator (Canada) indicator Slip indicator ECT SNOW indicator ETCS SNOW indicator Shift position and shift range indicators...
Page 47 What to do if ... Spare Tire and Tool Compartment ■ Jack, tools, and spare tire Tool bag Spare tire Jack Jack handle ■ Taking out the spare tire Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove the tool tray. Loosen the center fastener and remove the spare tire.
Page 48 (for auto- matic transmissions) or clutch pedal (for man- ual transmissions) depressed. For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.
Page 49 To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing the engine switch. (P. 9 ) Electronic key alarm If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact your Lexus dealer.
Page 50 Electronic Key Alarm The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes- sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying warning message.
Page 51 Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.
Page 52 Default Customized Item Function setting setting Driver's door locked in one All doors Unlocking using a key step, all doors locked in one locked in two step. steps Speed-detecting automatic door lock function (Manual transmissions) Speed-detecting automatic door lock function (Automatic transmissions) Door lock Opening driver's door unlocks...
Page 53 Customizing Your Lexus Default Customized Item Function setting setting Switching operation when the vehicle is stationaly Windshield Drip prevention function wipers and Variable washer Time elapsed before the drip depending on 3 seconds prevention function operates the vehicle speed Back sensor operation display...
Page 54: Canadian Owners
Your Lexus dealer Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number: ■U.S. OWNERS ●In the U.S. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance...

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