parking brake Lexus IS250 2006 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53508U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk ..................... 4
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 4
Wireless remote control ............... 12
Doors..................................................... 15
Trunk...................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 22 Front seats .......................................... 22
Driving position memory ............. 24
Seat position memory ................... 27
Head restraints................................. 29
Seat belts ........................................... 30
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 36
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 37
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................................... 38
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 39
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 41
Power windows................................. 41
Moon roof .......................................... 44 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 47
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 47
1-6. Anti-theft system ........................ 50 Engine immobilizer system ........ 50
Alarm.................................................... 52
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 54
1-7. Safety information ....................... 55 Correct driving posture ............... 55
SRS airbags ....................................... 57
Child restraint sy stems ................. 68
Installing child restraints ................. 71
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 82 Driving the vehicle .......................... 82
Starting the engine ......................... 89
Automatic Transmission .............. 92
Manual Transmission..................... 96
Turn signal lever............................... 98
Parking brake ................................... 99
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 100 Gauges and meters ..................... 100
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 106
Multi-information display........... 109
1Before driving
2When driving

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
: If equipped
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 220
P. 222
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 92
Shift lock override button P. 357
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 218
P. 217
Manual transmission shift lever P. 96
Parking brake lever P. 99
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 218
P. 217
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 220
P. 222

Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 113
P. 98
P. 116
Shift paddle switches  P. 94
Gauges and meters P. 100
Multi-information display P. 109
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 117
Engine switch P. 89
Trunk opener main switch P. 19
Glove box P. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 36
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 37
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 99
Audio remote co ntrol switches P. 199

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1-3. Adjustable components
Driving position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the SET button,
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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to button 1, 2 or 3 before performing the fol-
lowing.
Turn the engine switch OFF and close the driver's door. Press and hold the desired button
(1, 2 or 3) while pressing the
or button on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode. Push button 1, 2 or 3 to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Seat position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be entered into the com-
puter's memory and recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position. While pushing the SET button,
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.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Push button 1, 2 or 3 to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 82Driving the vehicle ....................... 82
Starting the engine ...................... 89
Automatic Transmission ............ 92
Manual Transmission .................. 96
Turn signal lever ............................ 98
Parking brake ................................. 99
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 100 Gauges and meters .................. 100
Indicators and warning lights.............................................. 106
Multi-information display........ 109
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................. 113
Headlight switch ........................... 113
Fog light switch.............................. 116
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 117
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 120 2-4. Using other driving
systems ..................................... 121
Cruise control ............................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 124
Lexus parking assist-sensor .............................. 133
Driving assist systems............... 139
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 144
2-5. Driving information................ 147 Cargo and luggage.................... 147
Vehicle load limits ...................... 150
Winter driving tips ....................... 151
Trailer towing................................ 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) ........ 157
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................. 158

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 8 9 )
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 9 2 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 99)
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever into 1. (P. 9 6 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 99)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push 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. 9 2 )
Manual transmissionWith the clutch pedal fully depressed, push 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. 9 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep inclineAutomatic 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.
■ Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 99)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 9 2 )
Stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 99)
Shift the shift lever into N. ( P. 9 6 )
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
STEP3

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic trans-
mission vehicles) or R (manual transmission vehicles) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an
accident.
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The brake booster system will not operate properly if the engine is not running.
●With manual transmission vehicles, do not leave the clutch pedal depressed or
use the half-clutch any more than necessary.
These actions will result in increased wear of the clutch, and may cause accidents
as a result of damage to the clutch.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. ( P. 9 3 )
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or skid when
downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all due
caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
●Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic comp onents to short circuit, damage the
engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.