door lock Lexus IS250 2008 Alphabetical index / LEXUS 2008 IS250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 46
Seat position memory ................... 49
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 52
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...... 58
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 59
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 60
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 61 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 66
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 69 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 72 Engine immobilizer system ......... 72
Alarm.................................................... 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 76
1-7. Safety information ....................... 77 Correct driving posture ............... 77
SRS airbags ....................................... 79
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint sy stems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108 Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ign ition) switch ................ 117
Automatic Transmission ............ 122
Manual Transmission................... 126
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the storage features .... 236List of storage fe atures............... 236
• Glove box..................................... 236
• Console boxes ........................... 237
• Overhead console................... 238
• Cup holders................................. 239
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ................................ 241
3-5. Other interior features........... 242 Sun visors......................................... 242
Vanity mirror .................................. 243
Clock ................................................. 244
Satellite switches .......................... 245
Ashtrays .......................................... 248
Cigarette lighter ........................... 249
Power outlet .................................. 250
Seat heaters ..................................... 251
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 253
Armrest ............................................ 255
Rear sunshade ............................... 256
Trunk storage extension........... 258
Coat hooks ..................................... 259
Floor mat......................................... 260
Trunk features................................. 261
Garage door opener .................. 264
Compass.......................................... 269 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 277
4-2. Maintenance............................. 280 Maintenance requir ements .... 280
General maintena nce ................ 282
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 285
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 286
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 286
Hood................................................. 289
Positioning a floor jack.............. 290
Engine compartment.................. 292
Tires .................................................. 306
Tire inflation pressure.................. 316
Wheels............................................. 320
Air conditioning filter.................. 322
Electronic key battery ................ 325
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 327
Headlight aim.................................. 341
Light bulbs ....................................... 342
4Maintenance and care

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Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 46
P. 49
Door lock switch P. 37
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 61
Window lock switch P. 64
Power window switches P. 64
Pictorial indexInterior

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk........................ 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 44
Front seats ................................... 44
Driving position memory ........ 46
Seat position memory.............. 49
Head restraints ........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ..................... 58
Steering wheel (power- adjustable type) ...................... 59
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 60 Outside rear view mirrors........ 61
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ....................... 64
Power windows .......................... 64
Moon roof ................................... 66
1-5. Refueling .......................... 69 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 72 Engine immobilizer system........................................ 72
Alarm............................................. 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 76
1-7. Safety information............ 77 Correct driving posture ......... 77
SRS airbags ................................ 79
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 90
Child restraint systems ........... 95
Installing child restraints......... 98

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 2 3 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 2 3 )
Starts the engine ( P. 117)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
either of the outside front
door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be
operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 3 9 4 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window