clutch Lexus IS250 2007 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
nStarting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
nStopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the engine switch.
nChanging power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (for manual
transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
engine switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACC mo deIG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)
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When Driving
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Manual Transmission
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Pa rk in g B ra ke
nAutomatic transmission
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
nManual transmission
To set the parking brake: pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake: press and hold
the lock release button and lift the lever slightly
before lowering it as far as it will go.1
2
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
If the electronic key battery becomes
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Hold the electronic key close to the engine
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you.
Press the engine switch within 5 seconds of
the buzzer, keeping the brake pedal (for auto-
matic transmission) or clutch pedal (for man-
ual transmission) depressed.
1
2
For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.
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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 7 )
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
utomatic trans missin
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the engine
switch. (P.9 )
Electronic key alarm
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.
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