Lexus IS 350 Quick Guide

Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
Manual
. We strongly encourage you to review the
Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Owner’s Owner’s
Air Conditioning System (without navigation system)
Using the automatic mode........................................................................................................50
Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode.......................................................................50
Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror...............................................................................................13
Ashtrays................................................................................................................................................... 53
Audio System (without navigation system)
Basic operation .............................................................................................................................. 44
Radio...................................................................................................................................................45
CD player......................................................................................................................................... 46
Operating an iPod........................................................................................................................ 49
Remote control (steering wheel switches)......................................................................... 49
Automatic Transmission.....................................................................................................................16
Compass .................................................................................................................................................58
Console Boxes .....................................................................................................................................55
Cruise Control...................................................................................................................................... 25
Cup Holders..........................................................................................................................................56
Door Locks............................................................................................................................................. 63
Driving Position Memory System.................................................................................................... 11
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)......................................................................................23
Emergency Flasher Switch...............................................................................................................22
Engine (ignition) Switch......................................................................................................................15
ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission).......................................................................................... 23
Fog Lights.................................................................................................................................................27
Fuel Tank Cap.......................................................................................................................................65
Garage Door Opener ........................................................................................................................51
Glove Box............................................................................................................................................... 56
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)
Bluetooth
Phonebook transfer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Registering a voice tag ............................................................................................................... 33
Registering a speed dial ............................................................................................................. 34
Calling by name.............................................................................................................................35
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................36
Receiving a call................................................................................................................................37
®
phone pairing...........................................................................................................31
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)
Bluetooth
®
phone pairing ........................................................................................................ 38
Calling by number.........................................................................................................................39
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................39
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................40
Phonebook transfer....................................................................................................................... 41
Changing the registered name................................................................................................42
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................43
Head Restraints ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Headlight Cleaner...............................................................................................................................30
Headlights...............................................................................................................................................26
Hood..........................................................................................................................................................66
Instrument Panel Light Control......................................................................................................30
Interior Lights.........................................................................................................................................57
Intuitive Parking Assist.......................................................................................................................24
Keys ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect...............................................................................................61
Luggage Mat..........................................................................................................................................53
Manual Transmission...........................................................................................................................19
Moon Roof..............................................................................................................................................64
Multi-information Display.................................................................................................................20
Outside Rear View Mirrors..............................................................................................................13
Parking Brake.........................................................................................................................................19
Power Windows...................................................................................................................................64
Rear Sunshade ......................................................................................................................................57
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers ................................................30
Safety Connect .....................................................................................................................................59
Satellite Switches................................................................................................................................... 21
Seat Belts.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and Ventilators ..........................................................................54
Seats (Manual) .........................................................................................................................................9
Seats (Power) .........................................................................................................................................10
Smart Access System with Push-button Start ............................................................................ 7
Steering Wheel...................................................................................................................................... 14
Theft Deterrent System ........................................................................................................................8
Trunk..........................................................................................................................................................67
Trunk Storage Extension ................................................................................................................. 58
Turn Signal Lever .................................................................................................................................22
Windshield Wipers and Washer...................................................................................................28
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Overview

P.17, 18
P.26
P.22
P.27
P.30
P.57
P.63
P.65
P.11
P.64
P.64
P.13
P.67
P.66
P.19
P.21
P.14
P.14
P.20
P.63
Instrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
Headlight cleaner switch
Rear sunshade switch
Inside lock button
Fuel filler door opener
Driving position memory switches
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Door lock switches
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Multi-information display
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Outside rear view mirror switches
Trunk opener
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Hood release lever
Satellite switches
Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.17, 18
P.28
P.15
P.50
P.22
P.30
P.8
P.44
P.56
P.67
P.25
P.23
P.23
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Engine (ignition) switch
Air conditioning system
Emergency flasher switch
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Security indicator
Audio system
Glove box Trunk opener main switch
See P.5.
ECT switch (automatic transmission) ETCS switch (manual transmission)
Cruise control switch
: If equipped
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Overview
P.54
P.16
P.53
P.56
P.53
P.19
P.19
P.54
P.56
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Instrument Panel
Seat heaters/seat heaters and ventilators
Automatic transmission shift lever
Ashtray
Cup holders
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Ashtray
Manual transmission shift lever
Parking brake lever
Seat heaters/seat heaters and ventilators
Cup holders
: If equipped

Keys

Card key*
1
2
3
4
Electronic key
Mechanical key
Smart access system with push-button start (P.7 , 1 5)
*: If equipped
Locks and unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull, or if equipped with a card key, press the button and pull.
Wireless remote control
Locks all doors Unlocks all doors Unlocks the trunk (press and hold) Sounds alarm (press and hold)
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi­cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.)
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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 15.
Entering the vehicle
Exiting the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the front door handles.
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either of the front door handles.
Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk release button.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 70.
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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. The security indicator light flashes to indicate that the system is set.
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. To set the alarm: lock all the doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light begins to flash, the system is armed. To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, start the engine or unlock the doors or trunk.
Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the green indicator light on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will flash and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. To release it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
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Seats (Manual)

1
2
1
2
Adjusting seat position
Adjusting seatback angle
Adjusting seat height
With the lever raised, slide the seat forward or backward.
With the lever raised, tilt the seatback forward or backward.
Raises the seat Lowers the seat
Adjusting the front of the seat cushion
Raises the front of the seat cushion Lowers the front of the seat cushion
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Seats (Power)

1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Adjusting seat position
Adjusting seatback angle
Adjusting the seat cushion
Moves the seat forward Moves the seat backward
Tilts the seatback forward Reclines the seatback
Raises and lowers the front of the cushion Raises and lowers the entire seat
Adjusting the lumbar support (driver’s seat only)
Firmer Softer
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Driving 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. Positions can be conveniently recorded for the vehicle's primary drivers.
Setting memory positions
Recalling memory positions
Press the SET button, then within 3 seconds press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3) until you hear a beep.
The current position of the seat, as well as the position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is recorded.
Press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3).
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
While holding down the desired memory button, press and hold the button on the wireless
remote control or door lock switch until you hear a beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of the doors within 180 seconds after the beep is heard.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position to be recalled automatically when the driver's door is opened. (The linked function does not operate if the driver's door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside the vehicle.)
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Head Restraints

Lock release button
Lock release button
Vertical adjustment
To ra i se : push the head restraint upward. To lower (front and center rear seats): push the
head restraint down while pressing the lock release button. To lower (outside rear seats): push the head restraint down.
Folding (outside rear seats only)
Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.

Seat Belts

Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only)
To ra i se : pull the anchor upward. To lo we r : depress the button and push the anchor
down.
Seat belt comfort guides (outside rear seats only)
If the shoulder belt sits close to the neck, slide the comfort guide forward.
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Outside Rear View Mirrors

The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
1
2
To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R), use the master switch.
To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.
On some models, the mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing. To disable this function, set the master switch in the neutral position (between L and R).

Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror

Without compass
Turns automatic mode on Turns automatic mode off
The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on.
With compa ss
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on.
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Steering Wheel

1
2
3
4
Manually adjustable type
To adjust the steering wheel, press the lever down and move the steering wheel to the desired posi­tion. Lock the steering wheel in place by pulling the lever up.
Power-adjustable type
Up Down Awa y fro m the driv er Toward the driver
The power-adjustable type steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Engine (ignition) Switch

With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal. (The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi­cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi­cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
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Changing power modes
ACCE SSORY m ode
IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:

Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)

Shift positions
P Par k R Reverse N Neutral (drive not engaged) D Drive S S mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is depressed.
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Changing shift ranges in the D position
Operating the shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving con­ditions.
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis­play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Pulling and holding the “+” shift paddle switch for a certain period of time allows you to return to normal D position driving. If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in one range, shift range selection in the D position will be automati­cally deactivated.
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Changing shift ranges in the S position
Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis­play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “+” direction, or pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “-” direction, or pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
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Manual Transmission (If Equipped)

U.S .A.Canada
U.S .A.Canada
1
2
3
4

Parking Brake

Automatic transmission
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. Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park­ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park­ing brake pedal again.
To set the parking brake: pull the parking brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake: press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever slightly before lowering it as far as it will go.
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Multi-information Display

The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items shown below.
Ty pe A
Ty pe B
Display information
Trip information
Outside temperatureDriving rangeAverage fuel consumptionAverage fuel consumption after refueling Current fuel consumptionAverage vehicle speedGear position display (automatic transmis-
Satellite switch mode display
Intuitive parking assist display
(if equipped)
Warnin g me ssa ge s
Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press­ing the DISP switch.
sion only)
When using intuitive parking assist, the appropriate display is shown on the screen.
In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.
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Satellite Switches

The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings are shown on the multi-information display.
Changing the ON/OFF settings
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of the following items.
Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Tire pressure warning system initialization
ID code selection for the tire pressure warning
system
Vehicle speed indicator
Tacho indicator
To cycle through the functions, press either the left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the ON/OFF button.
For detailed information of changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.
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Turn S i g n a l L ev e r

1
2
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 START STOP” switch is OFF.
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ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)

Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi­tions.
1
2
3
Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow­covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
Pow er m od e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For starting or accelerating on snow-covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow mode.

ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission)

An indicator comes on when in snow mode. Press again to return to normal mode.
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Intuitive Parking Assist (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.
1
2
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 1 )
Multi-information display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen­sors
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