remote control Lexus IS250 2006 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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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. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins.
(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.)1
2
3
4
The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof.
To do so, simply press and hold   button. 
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Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Theft Deterrent System
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 alarm detects forcible entry and attracts
attention to the vehicle by sounding the horn and
flashing the exterior lights in the event that an
attempt is made to forcibly open the doors, trunk
or hood that have been locked.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on to indicate that the alarm is
in its preparation state. The indicator light begins
to flash after approximately 30 seconds to indi-
cate that the system is armed.
Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the engine switch
is in OFF mode.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.
To stop the alarm, start the engine or unlock  the doors or trunk using the electronic key or
the wireless remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.) 
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Topic 2
Before Driving
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Driving and Seat Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■Setting memory positions
While holding down the SET button, press and
hold 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 (for the driver's seat only) is
recorded.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3).
■Linking driving position memory with door  unlock operation (driver's seat only)
While holding down the desired memory button,
press and hold either the   or   button on
the wireless remote control until you hear a beep.
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 and passengers.
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 us ing the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.) 
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Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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■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.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.
The indicator on the slot turns to  amber when the CD is inserted.
Insert the next CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green again. Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To stop the operation, press the DISC-AUX button.
■ Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Power on/change mode
Volume
Audio source
Radio: radio tuner
CD: disc/track selectfile select (MP3/WMA)
1
2
3 
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Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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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 )
■Rear door child-protector lock
Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being  opened from the inside.
Always set the child protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seat.
1
2
1
2 
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Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and 
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and ClosingOpening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
Tr u n k
■ 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.
ON
OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the wireless remote control
or the entry function.
■ Entry function and wireless remote control
   P. 7 ,  8
1
2 
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Customizing Your Lexus
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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.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault  settingCustomized setting
Smart access 
system with 
push-button start  
Smart access system with 
push-button startONOFF
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Wireless remote 
control
Wireless remote controlONOFF
Unlocking operation
Driver's door 
locked in one 
step, all doors  locked in two  steps
All doors 
locked in one  step.
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
30 seconds60 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF 
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and 
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r  L e x u s
ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
locked in one 
step, all doors 
locked in two 
steps
All doors 
locked in one 
step.
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock function
 (Manual transmissions)
ONOFF
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock function
 (Automatic transmissions)
OFFON
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors 
(Manual transmissions)
ONOFF
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors 
(Automatic transmissions)
OFFON
Shifting gears to P unlocks all 
doors.ONOFF
Shifting gears to position other 
than P locks all doors.ONOFF
Pow e r  w i n d o w s
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationONOFF
Moon roof
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key  operationOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of components 
when door key is usedSlide onlyTi l t  o n l y
Wireless remote control linked 
operationONOFF
Linked operation of components 
when wireless remote control 
used
Slide onlyTi l t  o n l y
Automatic light 
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights 
automatically turn off after 
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds