change key battery Lexus IS250 2009 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53669U)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
1
Before driving
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 3 0
■Security feature
P. 3 1
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 3 4 5
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 2 8
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 4 6 1 )
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about 60
seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights comes on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off
immediately if on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or
.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If “AFS OFF” flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 6 1 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 1 2 6 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzz er sounds, keeping the clutch
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the engine
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Shi ft the shift lever to N position and press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced i mmediately when the battery depletes.
(  P. 3 4 5 )
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Alphabetical index
CareExterior ....................................................292
Interior..................................................... 295
Seat belts ............................................... 296
Cargo capacity ....................................... 196
Cargo hooks ...........................................278
CD changer ............................................229
CD player.................................................229
Chains ....................................................... 200
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................. 100
Booster seats, installation ................ 107
Convertible seats, definition ......... 100
Convertible seats, installation ....... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 95
Infant seats, definition ....................... 100
Infant seats, installation...................... 107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................................ 105
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 107
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 110 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................90
Battery precautions .............. 323, 423
Child restraint system .......................100
Child-protectors ...................................40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................59
Installing child restraints................... 104
Moon roof precautions...................... 73
Power window lock switch ..............69
Power window precautions ............ 70
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................346
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 57
Seat belt extender precautions........61
Seat belt precautions ..........................60
Seat heater precautions....... 268, 271
Trunk precautions................................. 45
Child-protectors ...................................... 40
Cigarette lighter.................................... 264
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 292
Interior .....................................................295
Seat belts ................................................296
Clock .........................................................259
Coat hooks .............................................. 276
Compass .................................................. 287
Condenser ............................................... 319
Console box ........................................... 252
Cooling system Engine overheating........................... 424
Cornering assist sensors .................... 180C