clutch Lexus IS250 2007 Audio/Video System LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53578U)
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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. 9 8 )
■Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 1 0 1 )
Release the parking brake. (P. 1 0 8 )
Gradually release the brake pedal 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. 105)
Release the parking brake. (P. 1 0 8 )
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. 1 0 1 )
Manual transmission
With 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. 1 0 5 )
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic 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. 1 0 8 )
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 1 0 1 )
Press the engine switch and 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. 1 0 8 )
Shift the shift lever into N. (P. 105)
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●With manual transmission vehicles, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●With manual transmission vehicles, do not use any gears other than the first gear
when starting off and moving forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●With automatic transmission vehicles, do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
●With manual transmission vehicles, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when
stopping on an uphill grade.
■When parking the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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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.
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When driving
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
Snow mode
The 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,
and then release it slowly.
■Shifting the shift lever into R
Shift the shift lever into the R
position while lifting up the ring
section.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or 4,5, or 6 range of S. (vehicles with an automatic
transmission)
●Vehicle speed is between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 125 mph
(200 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40km/h)
●VSC is activated
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch (manual
transmission) is depressed.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(For vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the engine
switch has been
switched twice to
ACC mode from
OFF.
Press the engine
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
(For vehicles with a
manual transmission)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the engine
switch has been
switched twice to
ACC mode from
OFF.
Press the engine
switch while
depressing the
clutch pedal.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
engine switch.Press the engine
switch again while
turning the steer-
ing wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engine
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Put the shift lever in P
and apply the brakes.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Depress the clutch
pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to
the engine switch (within 0.4 in.
[10 mm]). Make sure that the but-
ton side of the key is facing away
from the engine switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
key with the depleted battery if any
of the doors will be opened and
closed while this operation.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Press the engine
switch within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch
within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the clutch
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic Transmission
Manual transmission
Clutch
IS350IS250 (2WD)IS250 (AWD)
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill1.9 qt.
(1.8 L, 1.6 lmp.qt.)1.9 qt.
(1.8 L, 1.6 lmp.qt.)3.0 qt.
(2.8 L, 2.5 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscositySAE75W-90
NOTICE
Using manual transmission gear oil other than "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil API GL-5" may cause occurrence of gear noise or other deterioration.
Clutch free play0. 2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3