turn signal Lexus IS250 2008 Other interior features / LEXUS 2008 IS250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U)

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

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Headlights (high beam) P. 143
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 128
Fog lights P. 146
Side marker lights P. 143
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 143
Hood P. 289
Parking lights P. 143
Windshield wipers P. 147
Moon roof  P. 66
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 61

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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 306
P. 382
P. 415
P. 424
Tail lights P. 143
Side marker lights P. 143
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 200
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 69
Turn signal lights P. 128

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 143
P. 128
P. 146
Shift paddle switches  P. 124
Gauges and meters P. 130
Multi-information display P. 139
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 147
Engine (ignition) switch P. 117
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 236
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 59
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 129
Audio remote control switches P. 229

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to butto n “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door. While the desired button (“1”, “2”
or “3”) press on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Open one of the doors
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and th e alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is trigger ed, immediately stop the alarm.
( P. 74 )
■Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
While pushing the “SET” button, push on the wireless remote con-
trol until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 30 seconds after the driver's door is opened, even after turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ....... 108Driving the vehicle................. 108
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 117
Automatic Transmission ........ 122
Manual Transmission.............. 126
Turn signal lever ....................... 128
Parking brake ........................... 129
2-2. Instrument cluster ......... 130 Gauges and meters ................ 130
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 136
Multi-information display ...................................... 139
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers......... 143
Headlight switch...................... 143
Fog light switch ........................ 146
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 147
Headlight cleaner switch....... 151 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 152
Cruise control.......................... 152
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 155
Intuitive parking assist ........... 164
Driving assist systems ............ 170
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........ 176
2-5. Driving information........ 179 Cargo and luggage ................. 179
Vehicle load limits ................... 182
Winter driving tips .................. 183
Trailer towing ........................... 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ......................... 188
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ......................... 189

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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 2 8 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 2 3 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 4 3 )
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
“ETCS SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 2 6 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 4 3 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT PWR” indicator
( P. 1 2 3 )
(CANADA)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 4 3 ) Cruise control indicator
( P. 1 5 2 )
Front fog light indicator
( P. 1 4 6 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator light
( P. 1 4 4 )
(vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( P. 122)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 6 4 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 7 1 )
“VSC OFF” indicator
( P. 1 7 2 )
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 9 0 )
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
“ANTENNA”
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
“UPDATING”
You have not subscribed to the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a co ntract is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change
automatically, select another channel. If you want to lis-
ten to the premium channel, contact the XM
® Satellite
Radio.
“NO SIGNAL”
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
ger signal.
“LOADING”The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
“OFF AIR”The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
“-----”
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.