manual transmission Lexus IS250 2006 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / 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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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 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 170
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio................................ 174
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 187
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 195
Using the AUX adapter ............. 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 201
Interior lights list............................. 201
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 203
3-4. Using the storage features .... 205 List of storage features ............. 205
• Glove box ................................... 205
• Console boxes ........................... 206
• Overhead console ................... 207
• Cup holders................................ 208
3Interior features

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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

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B
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*1
Cruise control switch P. 121, 124
Distance switch 
P. 124
DISP switch P. 110
Speech command switch*1
DISP switch P. 110
Distance switch 
P. 124
Cruise control switch P. 121, 124
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
TRAC OFF
switch
 P. 141
ECT switch P. 93
TRAC OFF
switch
 P. 141
ETCS switch P. 96

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 )
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STEP2
STEP3
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STEP2
STEP3
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STEP2
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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
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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.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting the engine
Modes can be switched by pressing the engine switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person. (The engine can be started in any mode by
operating the switch at the same time as depressing the brake pedal or
clutch pedal.)
■ Changing engine switch mode
OFF mode
ACC mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
IG-ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator turns green.
Press the engine switch.
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 switch indicator turns green.
Press the engine switch.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Manual Transmission (if equipped)
Snow modeThe snow mode is used for accel-
erating and driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.
Push the switch once more to
return to normal mode.
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever.
■ Shifting the shift lever into R
Shift the shift lever into the R
position while lifting up the ring
section.