stop start LEXUS IS250 2016 User Guide

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Before driving
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt away
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nThe steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
nAutomatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. (→P. 4 8 )
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the auto tilt-away function.
(Customizable features→P. 4 6 1 )
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
nTo prevent sensor error
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION ON
mode.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Outside rear view mirrors
nThe mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
nWhen the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 2 1 8 )
nFolding back the mirrors
nOne-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. (→P. 4 8 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
nThe power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nDoor lock linked window operation
lThe power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→P. 41 7 )
lThe power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. (→P. 36 )
nOperating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
nJam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 6 1 )
CAUTION
nClosing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
lCheck to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
lDo not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
nJam protection function
lNever try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
lThe jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
nThe moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nMoon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
nLinked door lock moon roof operation
lThe moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (→P. 41 7 )
lThe moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. (→P. 36 )
lThe moon roof can be closed using the entry function. (→P. 25 )
nOperating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
nJam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
nWhen the moon roof does not close normally
Pressing and holding the “CLOSE” switch will close the moon roof.
nTo reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as driving
with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.
nSunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 6 1 )

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
nBefore refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
nOpening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Before driving
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
nSystem maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
nConditions that may cause the system to malfunction
lIf the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
lIf the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
nTriggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA 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.
lThe hood is opened with the alarm being set.
nSetting 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.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
lUnlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
lTurn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
nStarting the engine (→P. 126)
nDriving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 3 1 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever into 1.
(→P. 1 3 7 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 140)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
nStopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (→P. 131)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (→P. 1 3 7 )
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