Lexus IS250 2007 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53578U)

For US owners7
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Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 414

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-
free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, DC area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Index
415
Alphabetical index ............................. 416
What to do if... .................................... 425

416
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 170
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 148
AFS (Adaptive front lighting
system) .................................................... 123
Adaptive front lighting system
(AFS)........................................................ 123
Air conditioning filter .......................... 299
Air conditioning system (A/C)
Air conditioning filter ....................... 299
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 170
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................340
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 64
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 67
Front passenger occupant
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of
airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving posture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 64
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 186
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 148
Armrest..................................................... 232
Ashtrays .................................................... 225Audio system
Antenna............................................... 186
AUX adapter ...................................... 206
CD player/changer ........................... 189
MP3/WMA disc................................. 195
Optimal use ......................................... 203
Radio ......................................................... 182
Steering wheel audio switch.........207
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................................170
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 124
Automatic light control system......... 122
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .....................101
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................367
S mode ..................................................... 103
AUX adapter ......................................... 206
BA (Brake assist) ................................... 148
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 394
Battery
Checking................................................279
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Bottle holders.......................................... 218
Brake
Fluid ...........................................................278
Parking brake........................................108
Brake assist (BA) ................................... 148A
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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................................... 252
Interior..................................................... 254
Seat belts ............................................... 255
Cargo capacity ....................................... 157
Cargo hooks .......................................... 238
CD changer .............................................189
CD player..................................................189
Chains.......................................................... 161
Child restraint system (CRS)
Booster seats, definition..................... 77
Booster seats, installation ................... 81
Convertible seats, definition ............ 77
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 72
Infant seats, definition .......................... 77
Infant seats, installation......................... 81
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................................... 84
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............ 81
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 85
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions................ 281, 374
Child restraint system ......................... 77
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .................... 80
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ....................................... 303
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions........229, 231
Trunk precautions................................. 25
Child-protectors ...................................... 20
Cigarette lighter.................................... 226
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 252
Interior ..................................................... 254
Seat belts ................................................255
Clock ...........................................................221
Coat hooks .............................................. 236
Compass .................................................. 246
Condenser .............................................. 278
Console box ............................................ 214
Cooling system
Engine overheating...........................375
Cornering assist sensors .................... 142
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 130
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Cup holder ............................................... 216
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features .......................406
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 178
Side mirror.............................................. 178
Dimension............................................... 380
Dinghy towing ................................166, 167
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Satellite switch mode ....................... 222
Trip information ..................................... 119
Warning message ............................. 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 263C
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Alphabetical index
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Wattage.................................................. 394
Door pockets........................................... 218
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 341
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 90
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS) .......... 148
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ............... 366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 339
If the warning light turns on .......... 339
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 344
If you have a flat tire .........................358
If you lose your keys.........................368
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 335
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats.................375
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 269
Engine switch ......................................... 98
Hood ....................................................... 266
How to start the engine .................... 98
Identification number ........................ 381
If the engine will not start ............... 366
Overheating .........................................375
Engine compartment cover ............... 271
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 385
Checking................................................276
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 384
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 275
EPS (Electric power steering) ......... 148
Event data recorder ............................ 337
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 238
Floor mat .................................................. 237
Fluid
Brake ........................................................278
Washer................................................... 282
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Alphabetical index
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 125
Wattage ................................................. 394
Foot well lighting .................................. 209
Front fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 125
Wattage ................................................. 394
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 72
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 341
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................26
Driving position memory ................. 28
Seat position memory .......................... 31
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................................. 394
Fuel
Capacity................................................. 383
Fuel gauge ..............................................109
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 336
Gas station information .................. 427
Information............................................ 395
Refueling ..................................................... 51
Fuel filler door............................................. 51
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 336
Fuses.......................................................... 304
Garage door opener............................ 241
Gas station information ...................... 427
Gauges.......................................................109
Glove box ................................................. 213
Glove box light........................................ 214
Head restraints
Adjusting ..................................................33Headlight aim .......................................... 318
Headlight cleaner .................................. 129
Headlights
Discharge headlights
precautions........................................325
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Switch......................................................... 122
Wattage..................................................394
Heaters
Seat heaters ............................. 228, 230
Side mirror.............................................. 178
Hill-start assist control ......................... 148
Hood .......................................................... 266
Hooks
Cargo ......................................................238
Coat..........................................................236
Shopping bag ......................................238
I/M test...................................................... 262
Identification
Engine....................................................... 381
Vehicle ..................................................... 381
Illuminated entry system ..................... 210
Indicator lights...........................................115
Initialization
Items to initialize .................................... 411
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 42
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 209
Switch.......................................................... 211
Wattage..................................................394
Jack
Positioning the jack ........................... 267
Replacing the wheel ........................ 358
Jack handle............................................. 358
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Alphabetical index
Keys
Electronic key ............................................. 2
Engine switch.......................................... 98
If you lose your keys.........................368
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs
Replacing .................................................319
Wattage.................................................. 394
Lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Fog light switch..................................... 125
Headlights switch ................................ 122
Interior light switch................................ 211
Outer foot lights ................................. 209
Overhead courtesy light................209
Personal light switch ............................211
Replacing light bulbs..........................319
Scuff lighting .........................................209
Shift lever lighting .............................. 209
Turn signal lever ................................... 107
Vanity lights .......................................... 220
Wattage.................................................. 394
Load capacity .......................................... 160
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 263
General maintenance ..................... 259
Maintenance data............................. 380
Maintenance requirements .......... 257
Manual transmission............................. 105Meter
Instrument panel light control .........110
Meters.......................................................109
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 42
Side mirror heater............................... 178
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 220
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc........................................................ 195
Multi-information display........................118
Odometer ................................................ 109
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 272
Opener
Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ....................................................... 266
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 119
Overhead console .................................215
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Overheating, Engine..............................375
Parking assist sensors........................... 142
Parking brake.......................................... 108K
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Alphabetical index
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Switch ........................................................ 122
Wattage ................................................. 394
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................ 154
Personal lights
Switch .......................................................... 211
Micro dust and pollen removal
mode ........................................................ 174
Power outlet ............................................ 227
Power windows.........................................45
Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 154
Radar cruise control ............................. 133
Radiator.....................................................278
Radio................................................................ 182
RDS (Radio data system)....................183
Rear sunshade....................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Wattage ................................................. 394
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 246
Rear window defogger ........................ 178
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 302
Fuses ........................................................ 304
Light bulbs .............................................. 319
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................................... 414
Scuff lighting........................................... 209
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ...................................................... 36Child restraint system
installation............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .....................................255
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 ...................................... 341
Seat belt extenders .............................. 37
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
Seat heaters ................................ 228, 230
Seat position memory ............................. 31
Seat ventilators ......................................230
Seating capacity ..................................... 160
Seats
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................. 254
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 ............................. 228, 230
Ventilated seats ..................................230
Service reminder indicators ...............115
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ..................... 101
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
Manual transmission ......................... 105
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Alphabetical index
Shift lever lighting .................................209
Shift lock system .................................... 367
Shopping bag hooks............................238
Side airbags................................................. 61
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................ 122
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 43
Driving position memory.................. 28
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 98
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 293
Spare tire................................................358
Spark plug ............................................... 385
Specifications ........................................ 380
Speedometer
Speed indicator ................................... 109
Speedometer........................................ 109
Steering wheel
Audio switches ................................... 207
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature....................................... 213
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377
Sun visors .................................................. 219
Sunshade
Rear .......................................................... 233
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch
ECT switch .............................................102
Engine switch.......................................... 98
ETCS switch.......................................... 105Fog light switch .................................... 125
Light switches.........................................122
Power door lock switch...................... 19
Power window switch ........................45
Satellite switches................................. 222
Transmission shift switches ............ 103
Window lock switch ............................45
Wipers and washer switch............. 126
Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................109
Tachometer............................................ 109
Tail lights
Switch .........................................................122
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 293
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 403
Size ........................................................... 400
Tire identification number ............. 399
Uniform tire quality grading........... 401
Tires
Chains......................................................... 161
Checking............................................... 283
If you have a flat tire ......................... 358
Inflation pressure ................................293
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 284
Information ........................................... 398
Replacing .............................................. 358
Rotating tires........................................ 283
Size ........................................................... 389
Snow tires.................................................. 161
Tools...........................................................358
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