Lexus IS250 2008 Quick Guide

Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
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Before Driving
Interior Lights
Without moon roof
Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
With moon roof Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Rear Sunshade (If Equipped)
To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch.
Press the switch again to lower it.
The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi-
bility when reversing.
Compass
To display the compass, press and hold the AUTO
button for 3 or more seconds.
To cancel the display, press and hold the AUTO
button again for 3 or more seconds.
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Trunk Storage Extension
Pull down the rear armrest.Open the inside trunk door from the trunk and
load baggage or other items.
Luggage Mat
Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage
mat up.
The lever can be hooked on the edge of the trunk.
Longer items can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area.

Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks ............................................................. 43
Power Windows .................................................... 44
Moon Roof .............................................................. 44
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 45
Hood ......................................................................... 45
Trunk......................................................................... 46

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Opening and Closing
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Door Locks
■Locking the vehicle from inside
Inside lock button
Locks
Unlocks
Door lock switch
Operates all door locks.
Locks
Unlocks
■ Locking the vehicle from outside
Using the entry function or wireless remote control ( → P. 7 , 8 )
■Rear door child-protector lock
Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
Always set the child protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seat.
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Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
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Powe r Wi n d ows
Powe r w i n d ow s w i t c h e s
To o p e n : press the switch.
To c l o s e : pull the switch up.
Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.
Window lock switch The window lock switch disables the opera-
tion of all windows other than the driver’s
door window.
Moon Roof (If Equipped)
■ Opening and closing
The moon roof can be opened to 7 different
positions by turning the dial clockwise from
closed position.
To open the moon roof to the comfort stop
position, simply press the dial. Press again to close.
The comfort stop position reduces wind noise.
■ Tilt up and down
To tilt the moon roof up, turn the dial counter-
clockwise from the closed position.
To tilt the moon roof down, turn the dial clockwise.
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Comfort stop
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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the
inside of the fuel filler door.
Hood
Pull the hood release lever.
Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the
hood catch and lift the hood.

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Opening and Closing
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
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Tr u n k
■ Trunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main
switch in the glove box.
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OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the wireless remote control
or the entry function.
■ Entry function and wireless remote control
→ P. 7 , 8
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning
lights may differ depending on the model / type.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*1
SRS warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightTire pressure warning light
aDriver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorAFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Front fog light indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator
*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3SRS airbag cut-off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2VSC OFF indicator*1
Shift position and shift range indicators*1
*1 : If equipped*2 : Vehicles with automatic transmission*3 : Vehicles with manual transmission
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment
■Jack, tools, and spare tire
To o l b a g
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
■Taking out the spare tire
Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove
the tray.
Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.
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