engine Lexus IS250 2009 Quick Guide

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Before Driving
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Overview
Contents
●Engine (ignition) SwitchP.1 9
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 0
●Manual TransmissionP. 2 3
●Parking BrakeP. 2 3
●Multi-information Display P. 2 4
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 5
●Turn Signal LeverP. 2 6
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 6
●ECT SwitchP. 2 7
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 7
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 8
●Cruise ControlP. 2 9
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 3 0
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●Seat BeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 5
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 6
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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
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
● In Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
■ CANADIAN OWNERS
● In Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
● The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
● Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
● Canada : www.lexus.ca
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All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Air conditioning system P.42
Emergency flasher switch P.26
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.37
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.39
Glove box P.48
Trunk opener main switch P.56
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
∗
P.29
P.30
Distance switch ∗ P.30
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
∗ : If equipped

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Entering and Exiting
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Driving Comfort
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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■ Exiting the vehicle
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.
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 19.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 60.

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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 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, or unlock the doors or trunk using the electronic key or the wire-
less remote control.
■ 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.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Before Driving
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Steering Wheel
■ Manually adjustable type
To adjust the steering wheel, press the lever down
and move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion. Lock the steering wheel in place by pulling
the lever up.
■ Power-adjustable type
Up
Down
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r
To w a r d t h e d r i v e r1
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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 ....................................... 19
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 20
Manual Transmission........................................... 23
Parking Brake ........................................................ 23
Multi-information Display.................................. 24
Satellite Switches ................................................. 25
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 26
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 26
ECT Switch ............................................................. 27
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 27
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 28
Cruise Control ...................................................... 29
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ....................... 30

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Engine (ignition) Switch
■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 indi-
cator 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 indi-
cator 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.
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.)

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When DrivingWhen Driving
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Driving Comfort
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■ Changing power modes
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 Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
*: The engine can only be started in P.
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.
ACC ESSO RY mo d e IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
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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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.

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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the headlights are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and the outside rear
view mirrors, press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
To d i m : turn the dial counterclockwise.
To b r i g h t e n : turn the dial clockwise.
The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.
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