manual transmission Lexus IS250 2008 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / 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
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2When driving

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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 interi or lights ........... 231
Interior lights list............................. 231
• Interior lights ............................... 234
• Personal lights ............................ 234
3Interior features

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 251
P. 253
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 122
Shift lock override button P. 392
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 249
P. 248
Manual transmission shift lever P. 126
Parking brake lever P. 129
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 249
P. 248
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 251
P. 253
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Cruise control switch P. 152, 155
Distance switch 
P. 155
“DISP” switch P. 140
Talk switch*
“DISP” switch P. 140
Distance switch 
P. 155
Cruise control switch P. 152, 155
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
TRAC/VSC OFF
switch
 P. 172
ECT switch P. 123
TRAC/VSC OFF
switch
 P. 172
ETCS switch P. 126
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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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 1 1 7 )
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 122)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever into 1. (P. 1 2 6 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
P. 122)
Manual transmissionWith the clutch pedal fully depressed, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (
P. 1 2 6 )
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 122)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Shift the shift lever into N. ( P. 1 2 6 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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STEP5
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When driving
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always keep your foot on the brake pedal
while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your bo dy around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
●With automatic transmission vehicles, do not let the vehicle roll backwards while
the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not under any circumstances shift the sh ift lever to P, R or N (automatic trans-
mission vehicles) or R (manual transmission vehicles) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an
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When driving
CAUTION
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuc k or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in
sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the
vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●With manual transmission vehicles, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●With manual transmission vehicles, do no t use any gears other than the first gear
when starting off and moving forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●With automatic transmission vehicles, do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
●With manual transmission vehicles, do no t use the clutch to hold the vehicle when
stopping on an uphill grade.
■When parking the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Manual transmissionCheck that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
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