LEXUS IS250 2016 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2016, Model line: IS250, Model: LEXUS IS250 2016Pages: 542, PDF Size: 9.65 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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1-1. Key information
Keys...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 36
Doors.................................................... 39
Trunk..................................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 46
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 48
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ............. 52
Head restraints................................. 54
Seat belts ............................................ 56
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type)............................. 62
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type)............ 63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 69
Moon roof ............................................ 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 77
Alarm.................................................... 79
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .............................................. 81
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 82
SRS airbags ....................................... 84
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................... 95
Child restraint systems ............... 100
Installing child restraints ............. 104
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 126
Automatic transmission................ 131
1Before driving
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Manual transmission.................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 192
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits ......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with
a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter ............ 244
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 245
3Interior features
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 247
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5-1.Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 372
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ....................................... 373
If you think something
is wrong ......................................... 379
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 380
Event data recorder ..................... 381
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 383
If a warning message is
displayed ....................................... 392
If you have a flat tire..................... 404
If the engine will not start ........... 413
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ............................... 415
If you lose your keys ..................... 416
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................ 417
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................... 421
If your vehicle overheats ........... 424
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 427
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 430
Fuel information ............................ 446
Tire information ............................ 449
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ............... 461
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 467
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 470
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ...................................... 471
Abbreviation list ................................... 474
Alphabetical index............................... 476
What to do if... ....................................... 486
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index