manual transmission LEXUS IS250 2016 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 36
Doors.................................................... 39
Trunk..................................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 46
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 48
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ............. 52
Head restraints................................. 54
Seat belts ............................................ 56
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type)............................. 62
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type)............ 63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 69
Moon roof ............................................ 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 77
Alarm.................................................... 79
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .............................................. 81
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 82
SRS airbags ....................................... 84
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................... 95
Child restraint systems ............... 100
Installing child restraints ............. 104
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 126
Automatic transmission................ 131
1Before driving
2When driving

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7
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Manual transmission.................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 192
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits ......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with
a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter ............ 244
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 245
3Interior features

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗
P. 266
P. 269
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 131
Shift lock override button P. 415
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
P. 264
P. 263
Manual transmission shift lever P. 137
Parking brake lever P. 140
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
P. 264
P. 263
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗
P. 266
P. 269
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ∗
P. 166, 170
P. 170
Distance switch ∗
P. 170
“DISP” switch P. 152
Talk switch*
“DISP” switch P. 152
Distance switch ∗
P. 170
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ∗
P. 166, 170
P. 170
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
VSC off
switch ∗ P. 188
ECT switch P. 132
VSC off
switch ∗ P. 188
ETCS switch P. 138
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Driving position memory (driver’s seat)∗
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
nEntering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
nRecalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)∗
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
nEntering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
nRecalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
nStarting the engine (→P. 126)
nDriving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 3 1 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever into 1.
(→P. 1 3 7 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
nStopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (→P. 131)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (→P. 1 3 7 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
nParking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 1 3 1 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Shift the shift lever into N. (→P. 1 3 7 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
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2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
nWhen driving the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles
lDo not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
With manual transmission vehicles
lDo not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
lDo not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving for-
ward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
lDo not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
nWhen parking the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally depressed.
nAvoiding damage to vehicle parts
lDo not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
lWhen driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4