Exterior Design
The Lexus IS sedans show a strong family resemblance to the Lexus GS models while establishing their own distinctively sporty identity. A notably wide stance and long wheelbase, coupled with tightly drawn bodywork, give the IS an athletic, road-hungry yet sophisticated style. Carefully shaped body contours, a subtle ducktail-curved trunk lid and "air kick" tail lamps contribute to a low 0.28 coefficient of drag (Cd).
A highly rigid body structure is the starting point for controlling noise intrusion. Strategically placed noise-suppression materials, including special window and door seals, acoustic windshield glass and asphalt sheeting, take over from there.
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indic ...
2011 Lexus RX 350
After a week test-driving the 2011 Lexus RX 350, a headline in the Wall
Street Journal's April 18, 2011, edition caught my eye: "Lexus Falls Behind
Rivals." The timing of this article wa ...
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification
system.
This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front pa ...
