head Lexus IS250 2008 Owner's Manual

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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
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108 Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 117
Automatic Transmission ............ 122
Manual Transmission................... 126
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 130Gauges 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
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ........... 200
3-2. Using the audio system............ 201 Audio system type ........................ 201
Using the radio.............................. 204
Using the CD player...................... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................... 217
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 225
Using the AUX adapter............ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 229
3-3. Using the interior lights ........... 231 Interior lights list............................. 231
• Interior lights ............................... 234
• Personal lights ............................ 234
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3-4. Using the storage features .... 236List of storage features............... 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 requirements.............................. 280
General maintenance ................ 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
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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)

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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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Power window
switches
P. 64
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 52
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 79
SRS knee airbags
P. 79
SRS driver airbag P. 79
Floor mat P. 260
Bottle holders/door pockets P. 241
Head restraints P. 51
Front seats P. 44
Cup holders P. 239
SRS side airbags P. 79
Console box P. 237
Power outlet P. 250
Ashtrays P. 248
Cup holders P. 239
Armrest
Console box
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P. 255
P. 237
AUX adapter P. 228

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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 START STOP” 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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Rear sunshade switch ∗ P. 256
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 69
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 151
Satellite switches P. 245
Instrument panel lightcontrol dial
P. 131
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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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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Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Vertical adjustment
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Removal
Pull the head restraint up while
pushing the lock release button.
Lock
release
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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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.