parking Lexus IS350 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53619U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk ..................... 4
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 4
Wireless remote control ............... 16
Doors..................................................... 19
Trunk..................................................... 23
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 26 Front seats .......................................... 26
Driving position memory ............. 28
Seat position memory .................... 31
Head restraints................................. 33
Seat belts ............................................ 34
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 40
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............. 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 45
Power windows................................ 45
Moon roof .......................................... 48 1-5. Refueling ......................................... 51
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51
1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 54 Engine immobilizer system ......... 54
Alarm.................................................... 56
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 58
1-7. Safety information ....................... 59 Correct driving posture ............... 59
SRS airbags ........................................ 61
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86 Driving the vehicle .......................... 86
Starting the engine ......................... 94
Automatic Transmission .............. 97
Manual Transmission.................... 101
Turn signal lever............................. 103
Parking brake ................................. 104
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 105 Gauges and meters ..................... 105
Indicators and warning lights.................................................... 111
Multi-information display............. 114
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 118
Headlight switch ............................. 118
Fog light switch ................................ 121
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 122
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 125
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 126 Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 129
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 138
Driving assist systems.................. 144
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................................. 149
2-5. Driving information ................... 152 Cargo and luggage ...................... 152
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................... 161
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 162
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 163 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 166
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 166
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .............. 174
3-2. Using the audio system............. 175 Audio system type ........................ 175
Using the radio............................... 178
Using the CD player.................... 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 191
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 199
Using the AUX adapter ............ 202
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 203
3-3. Using the interi or lights .......... 205
Interior lights list........................... 205
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 207
3-4. Using the storage features .... 209 List of storage features .............. 209
• Glove box .................................... 209
• Console boxes ............................ 210
• Overhead console ...................... 211
• Cup holders.................................. 212
3Interior features

Headlights (high beam) P. 118
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 103
Fog lights P. 121
Side marker lights P. 118
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 118
Hood P. 262
Parking lights P. 118
Windshield wipers P. 122
Moon roof  P. 48
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 43

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
: If equipped
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 224
P. 226
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 97
Shift lock override button P. 361
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 222
P. 221
Manual transmission shift lever P. 101
Parking brake lever P. 104
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 222
P. 221
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 224
P. 226

Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 118
P. 103
P. 121
Shift paddle switches  P. 99
Gauges and meters P. 105
Multi-information display P. 114
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 122
Engine switch P. 94
Trunk opener main switch P. 23
Glove box P. 209
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 40
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 41
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 104
Audio remote co ntrol switches P. 203

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
( P. 4 )
• Operating the wireless remote control function
( P. 1 6 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF an d lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 23, 209)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( P. 3 6 2 )

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1-3. Adjustable components
Driving position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the SET button,
push button 1, 2 or 3 until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to button 1, 2 or 3 before performing the fol-
lowing.
Turn the engine switch OFF and close the driver's door. Press and hold the desired button
(1, 2 or 3) while pressing the
or button on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode. Push button 1, 2 or 3 to recall
the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Seat position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position. While pushing the SET button,
push button 1, 2 or 3 until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Push button 1, 2 or 3 to recall
the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures .................. 86Driving the vehicle ....................... 86
Starting the engine ...................... 94
Automatic Transmission ............ 97
Manual Transmission ................. 101
Turn signal lever .......................... 103
Parking brake ............................... 104
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 105 Gauges and meters .................. 105
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 111
Multi-information display.......... 114
2-3. Operating the lights and wind- shield wipers 118
Headlight switch .......................... 118
Fog light switch.............................. 121
Windshield wipers and washer.......................................... 122
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 125 2-4. Using other driving
systems .................................... 126
Cruise control .............................. 126
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 129
Lexus parking assist-sensor .............................. 138
Driving assist systems............... 144
PCS (Pre-Collision System)......................................... 149
2-5. Driving information................ 152 Cargo and luggage.................... 152
Vehicle load limits ...................... 155
Winter driving tips ..................... 156
Trailer towing.................................. 161
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) ........ 162
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................. 163