LEXUS IS250 2016 Owners Manual

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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the
inside of the fuel filler door.
Hood
Pull the hood release lever.
Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the
hood catch and lift the hood.

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Tr u n k
nTrunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main
switch in the glove box.
ON
OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the wireless remote control
or the entry function.
nEntry function and wireless remote control
→P. 7, 8
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2

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning
lights may differ depending on the model / type.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction
indicator lamp
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*1
SRS warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light(On the center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightTire pressure warning light
(On the instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorAFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Front fog light indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist
indicator*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3SRS airbag cut-off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2VSC off indicator*1
Shift position and shift range indicators*1
*1 : If equipped*2 : Vehicles with automatic transmission*3 : Vehicles with manual transmission
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment
nJack, tools, and spare tire
To ol b a g
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
nTaking out the spare tire
Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove
the tray.
Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.
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2
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
1
2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. (→P.1 9 )
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (→P.9 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartment
Retrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are locked
Retrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 seconds
Tried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is open
Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*
Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.

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Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Smart access
system with
push-button start
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wireless remote
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two steps
All doors
unlocked in
one step
Automatic door lock function
to be activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked
OnOff
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Panic functionOnOff

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ItemFunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two steps
All doors
unlocked in
one step
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks all
doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks all doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Pow e r w i n d o w s
Linked door lock operationOnOff
Linked door key operationOpen and
close
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked
operationOnOff
Moon roof
Linked door lock operationOnOff
Linked door key operationOpen and
close
Open only
Close only

Linked operation of components
when door key is used
Slide onlyTi l t o n l y
Wireless remote control linked
operationOnOff
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control is
used
Slide onlyTi l t o n l y