engine Lexus IS250 2008 User Guide

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*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 3 9 4 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 1 1 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 3 2 5
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate systems such as the smart access system with push-but-
ton start. (Customizable features →P. 4 3 6 )
■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's door
is open (Opened the driver's
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Tu r n t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E S TA R T
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver's door is open
Close the driver's door.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
locks are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking function
*Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
*Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10
seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for approximately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows.

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
NDriver's door linked door unlocking
function

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Before driving
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door. Press and hold the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”) while pressingon the wireless remote con-
trol 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 transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: 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
STEP1
STEP2

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0708)Open one of the doors
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(
→ P. 74 )
■Canceling the linked door 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

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■Operating the seat position memory after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF
Memorized position can be activated up to 30 seconds after the front passenger
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 position using the switches.
■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.

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Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt awayWhen the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns “AUTO” mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
“AUTO” mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is “AUTO”. The anti-glare
mirror is automatically set to
“A U T O ” w h e n e v e r t h e
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned on.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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Outside rear view mirrors
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (
→P. 200)
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. (
→P. 4 6 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo-site direction will stop window
travel partway.
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→ P. 3 9 4 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P.
34)