lock Lexus IS250 2011 Using The Bluetooth Audio System / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 QUICK GUIDE (OM53A38U) User Guide
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Console Boxes
Front
To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob
pulled up.
Rear (if equipped)
To open, press the lock release button and lift the
armrest.
Overhead console
To open, press the lid.
There is a power outlet located in the front console box.  
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Glove Box
Open: press the button.
Lock
Unlock
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Cup Holders
Front (press-in type)
To open, press down on the front of the lid.
Front (slide type)
To open, pull and hold the knob and slide the arm-
rest.
Rear
To open, press in and release.
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2
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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. 6 ,  7 )
■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.
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2
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Powe r  Wi n d ows
Powe r  w i n d ow  s w i t c h e s
To  o p e n :  press the switch.
To  c l o s e : pull the switch up.
Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.
Window lock switch
The window lock switch disables the opera-
tion of passenger window switches.
Moon Roof (If Equipped)
■Opening and closing
Open
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully
opened position.
To fully open, press the switch again.
Close
■Tilt up and down
Tilt up
Tilt down
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2
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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the
inside of the fuel filler door. 
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If the electronic key does not operate 
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
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2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer. 
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What to do if ...
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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
 Automatic transmission
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. (P.1 5 )
 Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (P. 8 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer. 
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic 
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying 
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key 
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the 
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key 
from the trunk and close 
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START 
STOP” switch OFF and 
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is openClose all of the doors and 
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuously*Tried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings 
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the 
driver's door is open 
(Opened the driver's door 
when the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch is in 
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d  t h e  “ E N G I N E  
START STOP” switch OFF 
while the driver's door is 
still open
Close the driver's door. 
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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 startOperation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wireless remote 
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Automatic door lock function 
to be activated if door is not 
opened after being unlocked
OnOff
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Panic functionOnOff 
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked 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 
doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other 
than P locks all doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Pow e r  w i n d o w s
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOff
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Moon roof
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOff
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of components 
when door key is usedSlide onlyTi l t  o n l y
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Linked operation of components 
when wireless remote control is 
used
Slide onlyTi l t  o n l y