Lexus IS 350C Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning

• Climate control

• Rear view monitor system

Before driving

• Audio/video system

• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging

• Intuitive parking assist

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and retractable hardtop

1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start .......................... 32

Wireless remote control.............. 44

Doors.................................................... 47

Trunk...................................................... 51

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 55

Driving position memory ............. 61

Seat position memory .................. 65

Head restraints................................. 67

Seat belts ............................................ 70

Steering wheel.................................. 76

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 78

Outside rear view mirrors........... 79

Power windows................................ 82

Retractable hardtop....................... 86

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 95

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 98

Alarm.................................................. 100

Theft prevention labels ............... 103

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 104

SRS airbags ..................................... 106

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 117

Child restraint systems ............... 122

Installing child restraints............. 126

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 138

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 147

Automatic transmission................ 151

Turn signal lever ............................ 158

Parking brake ................................. 159

Horn.................................................... 160

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 190

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 194

Intuitive parking assist ............... 208

Driving assist systems.................. 214

Hill-start assist control ............... 220

PCS

(Pre-Collision System) ........... 222

2-5. Driving information

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ....................... 161

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 167

Multi-information display............. 171

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 176

Fog light switch .............................. 180

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 182

Headlight cleaner switch........... 189

Cargo and luggage..................... 229

Vehicle load limits........................ 232

Winter driving tips ....................... 233

Trailer towing................................. 237

Dinghy towing ............................... 238

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 242

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers........................ 251

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 252

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ....................... 253

Using the radio.............................. 256

Using the CD player................... 264

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs................................... 271

Operating an iPod....................... 279

Operating a USB memory....... 287

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 296

Using the AUX port................... 298

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ........................... 300

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio system

Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth

audio system ........ 303

audio

system ........................................... 306

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player............ 311

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player.......... 315

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................................ 321

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones............................ 322

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 326

Making a phone call................... 335

Setting a mobile phone.............. 339

Security and system setup........ 344

Using the phone book............... 348

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 354

• Interior light ................................ 355

• personal lights............................ 355

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 356

• Glove box .................................... 357

• Console box............................... 358

• Cup holders................................. 359

• Auxiliary box ............................... 362

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 363

Vanity mirror.................................. 364

Clock................................................. 365

Satellite switches .......................... 366

Ashtrays ........................................... 369

Cigarette lighter........................... 370

Power outlet.................................... 371

Seat heaters and

ventilators..................................... 372

Floor mat.......................................... 374

Trunk features................................ 375

Garage door opener.................. 378

Compass......................................... 384

Safety Connect ............................ 388

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 396

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior..................... 401

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 404

General maintenance................ 406

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 409

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................... 410

Hood .................................................. 413

Positioning a floor jack................ 414

Engine compartment................... 416

Tires .................................................... 431

Tire inflation pressure.................. 441

Wheels ............................................. 445

Air conditioning filter.................. 447

Electronic key battery................ 449

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................. 451

Headlight aim ................................ 466

Light bulbs....................................... 468

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 482

If your vehicle needs to be

towed............................................. 483

If you think something is

wrong ............................................ 489

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 490

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency.................................. 550

Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 552

Fuel information............................ 569

Tire information............................. 573

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds............................................. 491

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 500

If you have a flat tire (vehicles

with standard tires).................... 513

If you have a flat tire (vehicles

with run-flat tires) ...................... 522

If the engine will not start .......... 524

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 526

If you lose your keys.................... 527

If the electronic key does

not operate properly .............. 528

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 532

If your vehicle overheats .......... 536

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 539

If the retractable hardtop

does not close............................ 540

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 586

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 590

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 592

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 593

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 596

Headlight aim instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 604

Index

Abbreviation/Acronym list.............. 608

Alphabetical index................................ 610

What to do if... ...................................... 622

Pictorial index

P. 180

P. 176

P. 158

P. 176

P. 182

P. 86

P. 79

P. 158

P. 178

P. 413

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Retractable hardtop

Daytime running lights

Hood

Outside rear view mirrors

Turn signal lights

Fog lights

Headlights Turn signal lights Parking lights Side marker lights

P. 431

P. 513, 522

P. 563

P. 573

P. 176

P. 51

P. 251

Doors

P. 47

P. 95

P. 158

P. 176

Fuel filler door

Side marker lights

Rear window defogger *

Tail lights

Trunk

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Turn signal lights

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 106

Pictorial index

P. 106

P. 374

P. 55

P. 359

P. 106

P. 358

P. 371

P. 369

P. 298

P. 279, 287

P. 67

P. 70

P. 106

P. 359

Head restraints

Seat belts

Interior

AUX port

USB port

Floor mat

SRS driver airbag

SRS knee airbags

SRS front passenger

airbag

Cup holders

Ashtray 

Power outlet

Front seats

Cup holders

Console box

SRS side airbags

P. 384

P. 378

P. 78

P. 355

P. 364

P. 363

P. 388

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Personal lights

“SOS” button 

Garage door opener switches

Compass 

Interior lights

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

: If equipped

P. 61

P. 65

P. 47

P. 79

P. 82

Pictorial index

Driving position memory switches  Seat position memory switches

Interior



Outside rear view mirror switches

Window lock switch

Door lock switch

Power window switches

P. 372

P. 151

P. 526

P. 370

P. 369

P. 362

Automatic transmission shift lever

Shift lock override button

Cigarette lighter  Ashtray

Auxiliary box 



Seat heater/ventilator switches 

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 176

P. 158

P. 180

P. 155

P. 161

P. 171

P. 182

P. 147

P. 51

P. 76

P. 300

P. 160

P. 357

P. 159

P. 413

P. 47

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Instrument panel

Shift paddle switches

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch

Trunk opener main switch

Horn

Glove box

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

Parking brake pedal

Hood lock release lever

Audio remote control switches *

Inside door lock buttons

P. 365

P. 253

P. 242

P. 251

P. 98, 100

P. 482

P. 365

P. 253

P. 242

P. 251

P. 98, 100

P. 482

Without navigation system (type A)

Air conditioning system

Audio system

Clock

Without navigation system (type B)

Air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch

Audio system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Clock

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Pictorial index

P. 365

P. 98, 100

P. 482

With navigation system

Instrument panel

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Navigation

system

Clock

Audio system*

Security indicator

Air conditioning system

Emergency flasher switch

P. 326

P. 190

P. 194

P. 172

P. 326

P. 152

P. 252

Telephone switch *

Cruise control switch  Dynamic radar cruise control switch

“DISP” switch

Distance switch 



Talk switch *

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

ECT switch

Windshield wiper de-icer

switch



Pictorial index

P. 189

P. 51

P. 95

P. 86

P. 366

P. 162

P. 82

P. 216

Instrument panel

Headlight cleaner switch 

Roof switch

All window control switch

Instrument panel light

control dial

Satellite switches

VSC off switch

Fuel filler door opener

Trunk opener

: If equipped

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Dynamic radar cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

•Engine speed

• Accelerator status

•Brake status

•Vehicle speed

•Shift position The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with

which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the

vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government

agency

• For use by Lexus in a law suit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle

owner

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect/Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland

only)

If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect/Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

● Disclosure of the EDR data

Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle's owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is

obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government

agency

• For use by Lexus in a law suit However, if necessary, Lexus may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing infor-

mation about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the retractable hardtop, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys.............................................. 28

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start ................... 32

Wireless remote control......... 44

Doors ............................................ 47

Trunk .............................................. 51

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats................................... 55

Driving position memory ......... 61

Seat position memory.............. 65

Head restraints.......................... 67

Seat belts ..................................... 70

Steering wheel........................... 76

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror......................................... 78

Outside rear view mirrors...... 79

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and retractable hardtop

Power windows.......................... 82

Retractable hardtop................ 86

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 95

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system.... 98

Alarm.......................................... 100

Theft prevention labels ......... 103

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ....... 104

SRS airbags .............................. 106

Front passenger occupant

classification system.............. 117

Child restraint systems ......... 122

Installing child restraints....... 126

1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 3 2)

• Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 44)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

■ Card key (if equipped)

Electronic key

Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 3 2)

Mechanical key

Keys

Using the mechanical key

● To store the mechanical key in the card

key, insert it inside while pressing the lock release button.

1-1. Key information

Take out the mechanical key.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 5 28 )

■ Card key

● The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a

problem arises, such as when the key does not operate properly.

● If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button

using a pen tip etc. If it is difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.

Before driving

1-1. Key information

● If the battery cover is not installed and

the battery falls out or if the battery was removed because the key got wet, reinstall the battery with the positive terminal facing the Lexus emblem.

● The card key is not waterproof.

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 5 1, 3 57 ) Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate. (P. 52 7)

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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