power steering Lexus IS250 2006 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. (OM53619U) User Guide

Interior features3
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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

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
FM1 FM2 CD changer AUXAM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
Adjusting the volume
Press + on to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS NO.325AVDIM
2PWR HTR25A
3TURN-HAZ15AEmergency flashers, turn signals
4IG2 MAIN20AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
5RAD NO.230AAudio
6D/C CUT20ADOME, MPX-B
7RAD NO.130AAudio
8MPX-B10A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, security sys-
tem
9DOME10AInterior lights, meter

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, steering
lock system, exhaust system
11DIESEL GLW80 A
12ABS150 AVSC, VDIM
13RH J/B-B30APower door lock system, smart access
system with push-button start
14MAIN30AHeadlight low beams
15STARTER30ASmart access system with push-button
start
16LH J/B-B30APower door lock system, SECURITY
17P/I-B60 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18EPS80 APower steering
19ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
H E AT E R , FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G,
ABS2, RH J/B-AM, GLW PLG1,
LH J/B-B, RH J/B-B
20GLW PLG150 APTC heater
21RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
22ABS230AVSC
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
25FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
26HEATER50 AAir conditioning system

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30APre-collision seat belt
8S/ROOF25AElectric moon roof
9TA I L10ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system
13FR S/HTR LH15ASeat heaters and ventilators

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR DOOR RH20APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM215ASmart access system with push-button
start
15RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belts, Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor, automatic transmission, seat
heater and ventilator
16FR S/HTR RH15ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10A
Power seats, smart access system with
push-button start, AWD system, out-
side rear view mirrors, VDIM, VSC,
air conditioning system, pre-collision
safety belt, electric tilt and telescopic
steering, power windows, navigation
system
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 3 1 4 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Put the engine switch in ACC mode (engine off) or IG-ON mode (engine
running).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious dama ge to the transmission.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light
• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or a
trunk is not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning lightRemaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,
2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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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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