Lexus IS250 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For US owners

Reporting safety defects for US owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1-1. Key information .............................. 2

Keys ......................................................... 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 systems ................. 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

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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 interior 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

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

• Bottle holders/door

pockets........................................... 213

3-5. Other interior features............ 215

Sun visors.......................................... 215

Vanity mirror................................... 216

Clock.................................................. 217

Satellite switches ........................... 218

Ashtrays ............................................ 221

Cigarette lighter........................... 222

Power outlet................................... 223

Seat heaters.................................... 224

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 226

Armrest ............................................ 228

Rear sunshade............................... 229

Extended trunk............................... 231

Coat hooks ..................................... 232

Floor mat.......................................... 233

Trunk features................................ 234

Garage door opener.................. 237

Compass

........................................... 242

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 248

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 248

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 250

4-2. Maintenance.............................. 253

Maintenance requirements ..... 253

General maintenance................ 255

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ..................................... 258

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance............................ 259

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 259

Hood.................................................. 262

Positioning the jack ..................... 263

Engine compartment.................. 265

Tires ................................................... 279

Tire inflation pressure................ 289

Wheels.............................................. 293

Air conditioning filter.................. 295

Electronic key battery................ 297

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 299

Headlight aim.................................. 313

Light bulbs........................................ 314

5-1. Essential information............... 322

If your vehicle needs to

be towed....................................... 322

If you think something is

wrong............................................. 329

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 330

Event data recorder..................... 331

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency.............................. 333

If a warning light turns on or

a warning buzzer sounds....... 333

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 338

If you have a flat tire..................... 352

If the engine will not start ......... 360

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................... 361

If you lose your keys.................... 362

When the electronic key

battery is discharged ............... 363

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 366

If your vehicle overheats ........... 369

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................................. 371

6-1. Specifications............................. 374

Maintenance data........................ 374

Fuel information........................... 389

Tire information............................. 392

6-2. Customization .......................... 400

Customizable features ............. 400

6-3. Initialization ............................... 404

Items to initialize ........................... 404

Reporting safety defects

for U.S.A. owners...................... 406

Alphabetical index...............................408

What to do if............................................ 417

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For US owners

Index

Headlights (high beam)

P. 118

Pictorial index

Exterior

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

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 279

P. 352

P. 383

P. 392

: If equipped

Tail lights

P. 118

Side marker lights

P. 118

Trunk

P. 23

Rear window defogger

P. 174

Doors

P. 19

Fuel filler door

P. 51

Turn signal lights

P. 103

A

Power window

switches

P. 45

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 34

Front passenger

airbag

P. 61

Knee airbags

P. 61

Driver airbag

P. 61

Floor mat

P. 233

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 213

Head restraints

P. 33

Front seats

P. 26

Cup holders

P. 212

SRS side airbags

P. 61

Console box

P. 210

Power outlet

P. 223

Ashtrays

P. 221

Cup holders

P. 212

Armrest

Console box



P. 228

P. 210

A

: If equipped

Compass

P. 242

Garage door opener switches

P. 237

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 42

Personal lights

P. 207

Moon roof switch 

P. 48

Interior lights

P. 207

Vanity mirrors

P. 216

Personal lights

P. 207

Interior lights

P. 207

Sun visors

P. 215

Coat hooks

P. 232

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 61

B

Driving position memory switches 

Seat position memory switches



P. 28

P. 31

Door lock switch

P. 19

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 43

Window lock switch

P. 45

Power window switches

P. 45

Pictorial index

Interior

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

: If equipped

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 224

P. 226

Automatic transmission 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 index

Instrument 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 control switches

P. 203

A

Without navigation system

Navigation

system

*

1

Clock

P. 217

Audio

system

P. 175

Air conditioning

system

P. 166

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 174

Security indicator

P. 54, 56

Emergency

flashers

Clock

P. 217

Audio system*

1

Security indicator

P. 54, 56

Emergency flashers

Air conditioning

system

*

1

With navigation system

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

1

C

B

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

With navigation system Without navigation system

Telephone switch*

1

Cruise control switch

P. 126, 129

Distance switch 

P. 129

DISP switch

P. 115

Speech command switch*

1

DISP switch

P. 115

Distance switch 

P. 129

Cruise control switch

P. 126, 129

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

TRAC OFF

switch



P. 146

ECT switch

P. 98

TRAC OFF

switch



P. 146

ETCS switch

P. 101

D

Rear sunshade switch 

P. 229

Trunk opener

P. 23

Fuel filler door opener

P. 51

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 125

Satellite switches

P. 218

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 106

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of

alcohol or drugs that have impaired you ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and

certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which

could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers

or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts

the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can

result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or

others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or

use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette

lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat

build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Safety symbol

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is

ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the

risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its

equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must

not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle

with a slash through it. This means "Do not", "Do not do this", or

"Do not let this happen".

Before driving

1

1-1. Key information............................ 2

Keys....................................................... 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 systems ............... 72

Installing child restraints............ 75

2

1-1. Key information

Keys

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access

system with push-button start

(P. 4)

• Operating the wireless

remote control function

(P. 16 )

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 and 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 62)

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