light Lexus IS250 2009 Quick Guide

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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort
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Opening and Closing
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What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
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●Headlights P. 3 3
●Fog LightsP. 3 4
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r P. 3 5
●Headlight Cleaner P. 3 7
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defoggers P. 3 7
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 7
●Interior LightsP. 4 9
●Rear Sunshade P. 4 9
●CompassP. 5 0
●Tr u n k S t o r a g e E x t e n s i o n P. 5 0
●Luggage MatP. 5 1
●Door LocksP. 5 3
●Po w e r Wi n d ow s P. 5 4
●Moon RoofP. 5 4
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 5
●HoodP. 5 5
●Tr u n kP. 5 6
●Audio System P. 3 9
●Air Conditioning System P. 4 2
●Garage Door OpenerP. 4 3
●AshtraysP. 4 5
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and Ventilators P. 4 6
●Console Boxes P. 4 7
●Glove BoxP. 4 8
●Cup Holders P. 4 8
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.33
P.26
P.34
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P.37
Rear sunshade switch ∗ P.49
Inside door lock button P.53
Fuel filler door opener P.55
Driving and seat position
memory switches
∗ P.13
Power window switches P.54
Window lock switch P.54
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.15
Trunk opener P.56
Hood release lever P.55
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.23
Satellite switches P.25
Tilt and telescop ic steering lock
release lever
∗ P.16Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
∗ P.16
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.53

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Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Air conditioning system P.42
Emergency flasher switch P.26
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.37
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.39
Glove box P.48
Trunk opener main switch P.56
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
∗
P.29
P.30
Distance switch ∗ P.30
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
∗ : If equipped

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock all the doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the electronic key or the wire-
less remote control.
■ Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Before Driving
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Outside Rear View Mirrors
To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R),
use the master switch.
To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.
On some models, the mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the master switch in
the neutral position (between L and R).
Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO
button.
The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is
turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically
reduces glare.

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When Driving
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Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

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■ Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal
(for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
*: The engine can only be started in P.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.
ACC ESSO RY mo d e IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Pa rk in g B ra ke
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake : firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake : depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■ Manual transmission
To set the parking brake : pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake : press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever
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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
● Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
● Tire inflation pressure warning system initial-
ization
● ID code selection for tire inflation pressure
warning system
● AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
● Speed indicator
● Tacho indicator
■Changing the ON/OFF settings
To cycle through the functions, press either the
left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the ON/OFF
button.
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings
are shown on the multi-information display.
For detailed information of changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.

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Driving Comfort
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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flashers can be operated even
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.