air conditioning Lexus IS250 2006 Quick Guide / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53619U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 118
Headlight switch ............................. 118
Fog light switch ................................ 121
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 122
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 125
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 126 Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 129
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 138
Driving assist systems.................. 144
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................................. 149
2-5. Driving information ................... 152 Cargo and luggage ...................... 152
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................... 161
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 162
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 163 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 166
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 166
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .............. 174
3-2. Using the audio system............. 175 Audio system type ........................ 175
Using the radio............................... 178
Using the CD player.................... 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 191
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 199
Using the AUX adapter ............ 202
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 203
3-3. Using the interi or lights .......... 205
Interior lights list........................... 205
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 207
3-4. Using the storage features .... 209 List of storage features .............. 209
• Glove box .................................... 209
• Console boxes ............................ 210
• Overhead console ...................... 211
• Cup holders.................................. 212
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• Bottle holders/door pockets ........................................... 213
3-5. Other interior features............ 215 Sun visors.......................................... 215
Vanity mirror ................................... 216
Clock .................................................. 217
Satellite switches ........................... 218
Ashtrays ............................................ 221
Cigarette lighter ........................... 222
Power outlet ................................... 223
Seat heaters .................................... 224
Seat heaters and ve ntilators .... 226
Armrest ............................................ 228
Rear sunshade ............................... 229
Extended trunk............................... 231
Coat hooks ..................................... 232
Floor mat.......................................... 233
Trunk features................................ 234
Garage door opener .................. 237
Compass........................................... 242
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 248 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 250 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 253
Maintenance requirements ..... 253
General maintena nce ................ 255
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 258
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 259
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 259
Hood.................................................. 262
Positioning the jack ..................... 263
Engine compartment.................. 265
Tires ................................................... 279
Tire inflation pressure................ 289
Wheels.............................................. 293
Air conditioning filter.................. 295
Electronic key battery ................ 297
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 299
Headlight aim.................................. 313
Light bulbs ........................................ 314
5-1. Essential information ............... 322 If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 322
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 329
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*1
Clock

P. 217
Audio
system

P. 175
Air conditioning
system
P. 166
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 174
Security indicator
P. 54, 56
Emergency
flashers
Clock P. 217
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 54, 56
Emergency flashers
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation
System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1

Interior features3
165
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ........... 166
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................... 166
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers............ 174
3-2. Using the audio system ......... 175 Audio system type ..................... 175
Using the radio ............................ 178
Using the CD player ................. 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................. 191
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 199
Using the AUX adapter ......... 202
Using the steering wheel audio switches ......................... 203
3-3. Using the interior lights ....... 205 Interior lights list........................ 205
• Interior lights and personal lights.......................... 207
3-4. Using the storage features ................................. 209
List of storage features........... 209
• Glove box ................................ 209 • Console boxes ......................... 210
• Overhead console ................... 211
• Cup holders ............................... 212
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................ 213
3-5. Other interior features......... 215 Sun visors ...................................... 215
Vanity mirror ................................. 216
Clock................................................ 217
Satellite switch es ........................ 218
Ashtrays .......................................... 221
Cigarette lighter ........................ 222
Power outlet ................................ 223
Seat heaters ................................ 224
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................. 226
Armrest ......................................... 228
Rear sunshade............................ 229
Extended trunk ........................... 231
Coat hooks .................................. 232
Floor mat ...................................... 233
Trunk features ............................. 234
Garage door opener............... 237
Compass....................................... 242

166
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation system)
Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only) Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting displayMicro dust and
pollen removal mode
Driver's side temperature
control Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Outside air or recirculated modeFront windshield defoggerPassenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
STEP2

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Interior features
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature on the switch.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press  to increase the temperature and  to decrease the tempera-
ture on the switch.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the switch to separately adjust
the temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same set-
ting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the button.
Press to turn the fan off.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the
button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
front windshield defogger oper-
ates.
*: Only in the automatic mode
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* *

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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
IS350
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle),
AUTO and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.
Defogging the front windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to (outside
air) mode.

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Micro dust and pollen filter
Press .
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
To stop the operation, press again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350 only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease)
on the switch.
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
STEP1
STEP2