door lock Lexus IS250 2011 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IS350/250_U
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 53
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ............................................ 60
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 67
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 68
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 70
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 72 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 75
Moon roof .......................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........ 85
Alarm.................................................... 87
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ................ 91
SRS airbags ....................................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 104
Child restraint systems ............... 109
Installing child restraints ............... 113
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features................ 319
• Glove box ................................... 320
• Console boxes .......................... 320
• Overhead console ................... 322
• Cup holders................................. 322
•Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 324
• Auxiliary box ............................... 325
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 326
Vanity mirrors................................ 327
Clock ................................................ 328
Satellite switches .......................... 329
Ashtrays ........................................... 332
Cigarette lighter ........................... 333
Power outlet ................................... 334
Seat heaters................................... 335
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 338
Armrest ............................................. 341
Rear sunshade ............................... 342
Trunk storage extension ........... 344
Coat hooks ..................................... 345
Floor mat.......................................... 346
Trunk features................................ 347
Garage door opener................. 350
Compass.......................................... 356
Safety Connect ............................ 360 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 371
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 374
General maintenance ................ 376
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 379
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 380
Hood ................................................ 383
Positioning a floor jack.............. 384
Engine compartment................. 386
Tires .................................................. 400
Tire inflation pressure.................. 412
Wheels .............................................. 416
Air conditioning filter................... 418
Electronic key battery ................. 421
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 423
Headlight aim ................................ 437
Light bulbs....................................... 439
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Driving position memory switches ∗ P. 53
Door lock switch P. 43
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 72
Window lock switch P. 75
Power window switches P. 75
Pictorial indexInterior

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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 28
Wireless remote control ........ 40
Doors ............................................ 43
Trunk ............................................. 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ........................... 53
Head restraints .......................... 57
Seat belts ..................................... 60
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 67
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 68
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 70 Outside rear view mirrors...... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 75
Moon roof ................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 85
Alarm............................................ 87
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......... 91
SRS airbags ................................ 93
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 104
Child restraint systems ......... 109
Installing child restraints........ 113

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key∗) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( →P. 2 9 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 2 9 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 1 3 4 )
∗
: If equipped
Electronic key
Electronic keyElectronic key

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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk

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Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
either of the outside front
door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be
operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: →P. 4 9 3 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window