Lexus IS250 2008 Owner's Manual

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Cup holder .............................................. 239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features .......................436
Daytime running light system ........... 144
DefoggerRear window........................................200
Side mirror ............................................200
Dimension ................................................406
Dinghy towing .............................. 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 155
Satellite switch mode ....................... 245
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Wattage.................................................. 420
Door pockets........................................... 241
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 64
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture ..................................... 77
Procedures ............................................ 108
Driving position memory ...................... 46 Electric power steering........................170
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on.......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 350
If your vehicle overheats................400
Engine Compartment ......................................292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number ...................... 407
If the engine will not start ................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
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Engine coolantCapacity.....................................................411
Checking ............................................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................183
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................130
Engine immobilizer system .................. 72
Engine oil Capacity...................................................410
Checking ............................................... 295
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................183
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 298
EPS............................................................... 170
Event data recorder ............................ 358
First-aid kit storage belt....................... 261
Floor mat.................................................. 260
Fluid
Brake .........................................................301
Washer ...................................................305
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot well lighting .................................... 231
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 420
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................... 90
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................................362 Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 44
Driving position memory .................. 46
Seat position memory ........................ 49
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage..................................................420
Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 409
Fuel gauge.............................................. 130
Fuel pump shut off system............. 357
Gas station information ................. 460
Information ..............................................421
Refueling....................................................69
Fuel door ..................................................... 69
Fuel filler door ........................................... 69
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 357
Fuses .......................................................... 327
Garage door opener .......................... 264
Gas station information......................460
Gauges ...................................................... 130
Glove box ................................................ 236
Glove box light ...................................... 237
Head restraints Adjusting ....................................................51
Headlight aim .......................................... 341
Headlight cleaner ....................................151
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HeadlightsDischarge headlights
precautions .......................................348
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage.................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters................................251, 253
Side mirror ............................................200
Hill-start assist control ......................... 170
Hood ..........................................................289
Hooks
Cargo ........................................................ 261
Coat ......................................................... 259
Shopping bag........................................ 261
I/M test ......................................................285
Identification Engine ..................................................... 407
Vehicle .................................................... 407
Ignition switch............................................ 117
Illuminated entry system ....................233
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize ................................... 441
Inside rear view mirror ..........................60
Interior lights Interior lights........................................... 231
Switch ...................................................... 234
Wattage.................................................. 420
Jack Positioning a floor jack....................290
Replacing the wheel......................... 382
Jack handle ..............................................382 Keyless entry ............................................. 34
Keys
Electronic key .........................................20
Engine switch .......................................... 117
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Key number..............................................20
Keyless entry............................................ 34
Keys..............................................................20
Mechanical key ......................................20
Wireless remote control key...........34
Light bulbs Replacing ...............................................342
Wattage ................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 231
Fog light switch .................................... 146
Headlights switch................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................234
Outer foot lights................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light ................. 231
Personal light switch .........................234
Replacing light bulbs ........................342
Scuff lighting........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever................................... 128
Vanity lights...........................................243
Wattage ................................................. 420
Load capacity.......................................... 182
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ......... 286
General maintenance ..................... 282
Maintenance data .............................406
Maintenance requirements ..........280
Manual transmission............................. 126
Meter Instrument panel light control .........131
Meters .......................................................130
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 60
Side mirror heater .............................200
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 243
Moon roof ...................................................66
MP3 disc ................................................... 217
Multi-information display.................... 139
Odometer .................................................130
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 295
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 69
Hood ....................................................... 289
Trunk ............................................................. 41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Outside temperature display............140
Overhead console .............................. 238 Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ................231
Wattage ..................................................420
Overheating, Engine.......................... 400
Parking assist sensors .......................... 164
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 143
Wattage ..................................................420
PCS ..............................................................176
Personal lights Switch....................................................... 234
Power outlet............................................250
Power windows ........................................ 64
Pre-collision system...............................176
Radar cruise control............................. 155
Radiator ..................................................... 301
Radio .......................................................... 204
RDS ............................................................205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 256
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Wattage ..................................................420
Rear view mirror Compass................................................269
Rear window defogger ..................... 200
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................325
Fuses......................................................... 327
Light bulbs ............................................. 342
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners .......................................... 444M
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Scuff lighting ............................................ 231
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt........................ 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 54
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 278
Emergency locking retractor ......... 54
How to wear your seat belt............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 54
Reminder light ..................................... 362
Seat belt extenders .............................. 55
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 53
Seat heaters ..................................251, 253
Seat position memory ............................ 49
Seat ventilators ......................................253
Seating capacity ..................................... 182
Seats
Adjustment............................................... 44
Adjustment precautions.................... 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 98
Cleaning..................................................277
Driver’s seat position memory....... 46
Front passenger seat position memory.................................................. 49
Head restraint........................................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat ................. 77
Seat heaters ................................251, 253
Ventilated seats .................................. 253 Service reminder indicators .............136
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
Manual transmission.......................... 126
Shift lever lighting ...................................231
Shift lock system.................................... 392
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 261
Side airbags ............................................... 79
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function .......................................... 22
Starting the engine................................ 117
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Spare tire ............................................... 382
Spark plug .................................................. 411
Specifications ......................................... 406
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speed indicator....................................130
Speedometer ........................................ 130
Steering wheel Audio switches ....................................229
Manual adjustment .............................. 58
Power adjustment................................ 59
Steering wheel positionmemory ..................................................46
Storage feature ..................................... 236
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402S

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Sun visors..................................................242
SunshadeRear .......................................................... 256
Roof ..............................................................67
Switch ECT switch ............................................. 123
Engine switch .......................................... 117
ETCS switch .......................................... 126
Fog light switch..................................... 146
Ignition switch.......................................... 117
Light switches........................................ 143
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch.........................64
Satellite switches ................................ 245
Transmission shift switches ............ 124
Window lock switch ............................64
Wipers and washer switch............. 147
Tachometer Tacho indicator ....................................130
Tachometer ............................................130
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 143
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 76
Tire inflation pressure........................... 316
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 426
Uniform tire quality grading..........427 Tires
Chains ...................................................... 183
Checking .............................................. 306
If you have a flat tire ..........................382
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 308
Information ............................................ 424
Replacing ...............................................382
Rotating tires ....................................... 306
Size............................................................. 415
Snow tires ............................................... 183
Tools ...........................................................382
Total load capacity ................................ 182
Towing
Dinghy towing ...........................188, 189
Emergency towing........................... 350
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC.......................................................... 170
Traction control ...................................... 170
Transmission shift switches ................ 124
Trip meter ................................................. 130
Trunk
Extending a space ............................ 258
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ..................................................420
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage ..................................................420
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Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 243
VDIM .......................................................... 170
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................................ 170
Vehicle identification number .........407
Vehicle stability control....................... 170
Ventilators ...............................................253
VSC ............................................................. 170
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................360
Open door .......................................... 362
Seat belt reminder............................. 362
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.....................361
Brake assist system.............................361
Brake system .......................................360
Charging system .................................361
Electric power steering
warning light .......................................361
Low fuel level ....................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.............361
Master warning light ........................ 362
Open door ........................................... 362
Pre-collision system ...........................361
Pretensioners.........................................361
Seat belt reminder light .................. 362
SRS airbags ............................................361
Tire pressure warning
light ........................................................ 362 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 370
Dynamic radar cruise control ....................... 370, 373
Engine oil level.....................................373
Engine oil maintenance...................373
Engine oil pressure........................... 369
Hill-start assist control ..................... 372
Hood ........................................................373
Intuitive parking assist ......... 370, 373
Moon roof..............................................373
Open door ............................................373
Parking brake.......................................373
Pre-collision system............. 370, 373
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 378
Steering lock........................................ 370
Tire pressure warning system ................... 370, 373
Traction control...................................372
Trunk.........................................................373
Vehicle stability control................... 372
Washer fluid .........................................373
Washer
Checking............................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183
Switch ........................................................ 147
Washing and waxing............................274
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 179
Load limits............................................... 182
Weight .................................................... 406V
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Wheels ..................................................... 320
Window glasses .......................................64
Window lock switch................................64
WindowsPower windows .....................................64
Rear window defogger ..................200
Washer ..................................................... 147
Windshield wipers ................................. 147
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 325
WMA disc................................................. 217

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 8 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 1If the engine will not start
P. 7 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 4If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 2If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 3If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 3 9 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 74Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 6 0If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 6 0P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 2
or
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 2
P. 3 6 2P. 3 6 2
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 2P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 2
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightLow tire pressure warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 3 6 9If the warning message is displayed