alarm Lexus IS250 2010 Instrument Cluster / LEXUS 2010 IS350 IS250 (OM53A23U) User Guide

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
●The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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Before driving
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system correctly
Do not modify and remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2

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When trouble arises
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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 brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(P. 1 3 4 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
Manual transmission
Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................220
ABS.............................................................. 196
AFS .............................................................. 166
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 166
Air conditioning filter ........................... 431
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ......................... 431
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 220
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 99
Airbag warning light .........................472
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 96
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 99
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................... 104
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 93
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ............... 91, 99
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 96
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
SRS airbags ............................................. 93
Alarm ........................................................... 88
Antenna ....................................................238
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 196
Armrest .....................................................354
Ashtrays ....................................................345
Audio input .............................................. 275Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 238
AUX adapter .......................................275
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 280
CD player/changer ........................... 241
iPod
®...................................................... 256
MP3/WMA disc............................... 248
Optimal use .......................................... 273
Portable music player ......................275
Radio ........................................................233
Steering wheel audio switch......... 277
USB memory .......................................264
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 220
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 167
Automatic light control system.........165
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
S mode ..................................................... 142
AUX adapter ......................................... 275
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 534
Battery
Checking................................................. 410
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 210
Bottle holders......................................... 338
Bluetooth
® audio .................................280
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 298
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Tachometer
Tacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch .............................................. 303
Telephone switch ..................................302
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 425
Tire information
Glossary................................................. 543
Size ...........................................................540
Tire identification number .............540
Uniform tire quality grading ...........541
Tires
Chains .......................................................210
Checking ................................................. 414
If you have a flat tire .......................... 492
Inflation pressure................................ 425
Inflation pressure sensor..................416
Information............................................538
Replacing ............................................... 492
Rotating tires .......................................... 414
Size ........................................................... 529
Snow tires ................................................210
Tools ........................................................... 492
Total load capacity ...............................209Towing
Dinghy towing ............................ 215, 216
Emergency towing ............................. 461
Trailer towing ........................................ 214
TRAC ..........................................................196
Traction control.......................................196
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk
Extending trunk space.....................357
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 534
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 340
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 340
VDIM...........................................................196
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management .........................................196
Vehicle identification number...........521
Vehicle stability control .......................196
Ventilators ................................................ 351
Voice command switch ..................... 302
VSC .............................................................196T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 9 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 0 1If the engine will not start
P. 8 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 0 5If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 5 0 3If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 1 2If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 0 9If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 8Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 5If the vehicle becomes stuck