tow Lexus IS250 2006 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. (OM53508U) Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Switch to ACC mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
From the rear (2WD models) Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
From the rear (AWD models)
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the engine switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or R (manual).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel sheet.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
10.5 kgf•m (103 N•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP2
Disc wheel
sheet
Tapered portion
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
● Stop the engine. Set th e parking brake and put the selector lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with
a manual transmission).
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● For 2WD vehicles only: Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 141)
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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DoorsDoor glasses ............................................. 41
Door lock.................................................... 15
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 331
Driving Correct posture .................................... 55
Procedures .............................................. 82
Driving position memory ...................... 24
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 139
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 357
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................. 362
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 329
If the warning light turns on .......... 329
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 334
If you have a flat tire .........................348
If you lose your keys.........................358
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 325
If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 318
If your vehicle overheats ................365
Engine Compartment ....................................... 261 Engine switch ......................................... 89
Hood ....................................................... 258
How to start the engine .................... 89
If the engine will not start ............... 356
Overheating ........................................ 365
Engine compartment cover ............. 263
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................374
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ................. 50
Engine oil Capacity .................................................373
Checking................................................264
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 267
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........139
Event data recorder ............................ 327
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 230
Floor mat .................................................. 229
Fluid Brake ........................................................270
Washer.................................................... 274
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
Foot well lighting.................................... 201
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
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Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 89
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................285
Spare tire................................................348
Spark plug ................................................ 374
Specifications .........................................370
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 100
Speedometer........................................ 100
Steering wheel Audio switches .....................................199
Driving position memory...................24
Manual adjustment .............................. 36
Power adjustment .................................37
Storage feature......................................205
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
Sun visors .................................................... 211
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 225
Roof ............................................................. 45
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 93
Engine switch.......................................... 89
ETCS switch............................................ 96
Fog light switch ...................................... 116
Light switches ..........................................113
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch .......................... 41
Satellite switches .................................. 214
Transmission shift switches.............. 94
Window lock switch ............................. 41
Wipers and washer switch ...............117 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................100
Tachometer............................................100
Tail lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................52
Engine immobilizer system ............. 50
Theft prevention labels.......................... 54
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 285
Tire information Glossary .................................................392
Size ........................................................... 389
Tire identification number .............388
Uniform tire quality grading......... 390
Tires Chains....................................................... 153
Checking................................................275
If you have a flat tire ......................... 348
Inflation pressure ............................... 285
Inflation pressure sensor ................276
Information ........................................... 387
Replacing .............................................. 348
Rotating tires.........................................275
Size ........................................................... 378
Snow tires................................................ 154
Tools........................................................... 348
Total load capacity ................................ 150
Towing Dinghy towing ........................... 157, 158
Emergency towing ............................. 318
Trailer towing ........................................ 156
TRAC (Traction control).....................139
Traction control (TRAC).....................139
Transmission shift switches ....................94
Trip meter ................................................. 100T