airbag Lexus IS250 2006 Quick Guide / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. (OM53619U) Owner's Guide

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3-5. Other interior features
Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles that cause death
or serious injury.
Pull out the hooks to hang coats or other soft items.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires.
■Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-
tain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlappin g circles. Do not apply water. The excel-
lent results are obtained when keep ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Be careful not to splash or spill liquid on the floor.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P. 6 1 )
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Passenger’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT RH30APo w e r s e a t
2DOOR DL15A
3OBD7. 5 AOn-board diagnosis system
4STOP SW7. 5 AStop lights
5TI & TE20AElectric tilt and telescopic steering
column
6RAD NO.310AAudio
7GAUGE7. 5 AMeter
8IGN10A
SRS airbag system, Lexus link system,
cruise control, steering lock system,
fuel system
9ACC7. 5 A
Lexus link system, clock, air condition-
ing system, audio, display, outside rear
view mirrors, smart access system
with push-button start
10CIG15ACigarette lighter
11PWR OUTLET15APo w e r o u t l e t
12RR DOOR RH20APo w e r w i n d o w s

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5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is acti-
vated.
Switch to ACC mode or OFF.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to th e ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and it is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to
the engine.
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe SRS airbag sensor assembly cont ains the EDR. In a crash or a near
car crash event, this devic e may record some or all of the following infor-
mation:
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver's seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
If your vehicles is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC) system
The VSC Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another EDR. In
case the VSC or Brake Assist system is activated, or the lateral accelera-
tion is beyond a certain valve, this device may record some or all of the
following information:
● Behavior of the vehicle
● Steering wheel angle
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data usef ul for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car crash event.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 166
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 144
AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) ......................................................119
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)..........................................................119
Air conditioning filter ..........................295
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................166
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 334
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 67
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving po sture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 182
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 144
Armrest .....................................................228
Ashtrays ..................................................... 221
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 182
AUX adapter....................................... 202 CD player/changer ...........................185
MP3/WMA disc................................... 191
Optimal use ........................................... 199
Radio ......................................................... 178
Steering wheel audio switch........ 203
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................166
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 120
Automatic light control system.......... 118
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 97
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 361
S mode .......................................................99
AUX adapter ......................................... 202
BA (Brake assist) ....................................144
Back-up lights Wattage .................................................388
Battery Checking................................................275
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................. 366
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Bottle holders...........................................213
Brake Fluid ........................................................... 274
Parking brake........................................ 104
Brake assist (BA) ....................................144
Care Exterior ................................................... 248
Interior..................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251A
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Cargo capacity ....................................... 152
Cargo hooks ...........................................234
CD changer .............................................185
CD player..................................................185
Chains ......................................................... 156
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition..................... 72
Booster seats, installation ..................76
Convertible seats, definition ............ 72
Convertible seats, installation .........76
Infant seats, definition .......................... 72
Infant seats, installation........................76
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................79
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 80
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions .............. 277, 368
Child restraint system ......................... 72
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 298
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39
Seat belt precautions.......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ...... 225, 227
Trunk precautions .................................25
Child-protectors ..................................... 20
Cigarette lighter ....................................222 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................248
Interior .................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251
Clock ...........................................................217
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser .............................................. 274
Console box ............................................ 210
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 369
Cornering assist sensors .................... 138
Cruise control Cruise control........................................126
Dynamic radar cruise control........129
Cup holder ................................................212
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features ...................... 400
Daytime running light system .............119
Defogger Rear window ..........................................174
Side mirror...............................................174
Dimension................................................ 374
Dinghy towing ............................... 162, 163
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........129
Satellite switch mode ........................ 218
Trip information ..................................... 115
Warning message ............................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............259
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 205
Wattage ................................................. 388
Door pockets........................................... 213
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Alphabetical index
Power outlet ............................................223
Power windows.........................................45
Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 149
Radar cruise control ............................. 129
Radiator..................................................... 274
Radio................................................................ 178
RDS (Radio data system).................... 179
Rear sunshade ........................................229
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Wattage .................................................388
Rear view mirror Compass ................................................242
Rear window defogger ........................ 174
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................297
Fuses ........................................................ 299
Light bulbs .............................................. 314
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .................................... 406
Scuff lighting........................................... 205
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...................................................... 36
Child restraint system installation ..............................................75
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts....................................... 251
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....................................................... 36
How to wear your seat belt..............34
How your child should wear the seat belt........................................... 37 Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ......................... 36
Reminder light .................................... 335
Seat belt extenders .............................. 37
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
Seat heaters ................................. 224, 226
Seat position memory ............................. 31
Seat ventilators ...................................... 226
Seating capacity ..................................... 155
Seats Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 75
Cleaning ................................................ 250
Driving position memory .................. 28
Front passenger seat position memory ....................................................31
Head restraint ......................................... 33
Properly sitting in the seat ................59
Seat adjustment ..................................... 26
Seat adjustment precautions........... 27
Seat heaters .............................. 224, 226
Ventilated seats .................................. 226
Service reminder indicators ................ 111
Shift lever Automatic transmission ..................... 97
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 361
Manual transmission ........................... 101
Shift lever lighting .................................205
Shift lock system ..................................... 361
Shopping bag hooks............................ 234
Side airbags..................................................61
Side marker lights Switch.......................................................... 118
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 43
Driving position memory .................. 28
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TrunkExtending a space .............................. 231
Opener.......................................................23
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 24
Wattage .................................................388
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch ........................................................103
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................ 216
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 216
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent)................. 144
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) ....................... 144
Vehicle identification number .........375
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 144
Ventilators................................................226
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 144
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 333
Open door .......................................... 335
Seat belt reminder ............................ 334
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 334
Brake assist system .......................... 334
Brake system ....................................... 333
Charging system ............................... 334
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 334 Electronic engine control
system ..................................................334
Low fuel level ...................................... 335
Low tire pressure warning light ....................................................... 335
Master warning light........................ 335
Open door ........................................... 335
Pre-collision system..........................334
Pretensioners .......................................334
Seat belt reminder light.................. 335
SRS airbags...........................................334
Warning messages AWD system .......................................339
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 339, 343
Engine oil level ....................................343
Engine oil maintenance ..................343
Engine oil pressure .......................... 338
Hill-start assist control ..................... 342
Hood ........................................................343
Lexus parking assist sensor ...................................... 339, 343
Moon roof .............................................343
Open door ............................................343
Parking brake ......................................343
Pre-collision system............. 339, 343
Smart access system with push-button start ............................349
Steering lock.........................................339
Tire inflation pressure warning system................... 339, 343
Traction control (TRC) ................... 342
Trunk ........................................................343
Vehicle stability control (VSC)................................................... 342
Washer fluid .........................................343
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