check engine light Lexus IS250 2006 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. (OM53619U) User Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The power windows must be initialized.
( P. 4 5 )
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the
ignition switch to the IG-ON mo de, then start the vehicle’s
engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....335
Driving Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 144
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................361
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................366
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 333
If the warning light turns on .......... 333
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................338
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
If you lose your keys......................... 362
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 329
If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 322
If your vehicle overheats ................369
Engine Compartment ..................................... 265 Engine switch ..........................................94
Hood ........................................................262
How to start the engine .....................94
Identification number .......................375
If the engine will not start ............... 360
Overheating ........................................ 369
Engine compartment cover ............. 267
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................379
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 378
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 271
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........144
Event data recorder ..............................331
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 234
Floor mat .................................................. 233
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 274
Washer....................................................278
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
Foot well lighting................................... 205
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
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Alphabetical index
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 94
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................289
Spare tire................................................ 352
Spark plug ................................................ 379
Specifications ......................................... 374
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 105
Speedometer........................................ 105
Steering wheel Audio switches ................................... 203
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
Sun visors .................................................. 215
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 229
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 98
Engine switch.......................................... 94
ETCS switch............................................ 101
Fog light switch .......................................121
Light switches ......................................... 118
Power door lock switch ...................... 19
Power window switch ........................ 45
Satellite switches ..................................218
Transmission shift switches.............. 99
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Wipers and washer switch ............. 122 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................105
Tachometer............................................105
Tail lights Switch ..........................................................118
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 289
Tire information Glossary .................................................397
Size ........................................................... 394
Tire identification number ............. 393
Uniform tire quality grading......... 395
Tires Chains....................................................... 156
Checking................................................279
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
Inflation pressure ............................... 289
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 280
Information ............................................392
Replacing .............................................. 352
Rotating tires.........................................279
Size ........................................................... 383
Snow tires................................................ 156
Tools........................................................... 352
Total load capacity ................................ 155
Towing Dinghy towing ............................162, 163
Emergency towing ............................ 322
Trailer towing .......................................... 161
TRAC (Traction control).....................144
Traction control (TRAC).....................144
Transmission shift switches ....................99
Trip meter ................................................. 105T