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 owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 28

Wireless remote control.............. 40

Doors.................................................... 43

Trunk..................................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................................... 51

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 53

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ............. 57

Head restraints................................. 59

Seat belts ............................................ 62

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type)............................. 69

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)............ 70

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 72

Outside rear view mirrors........... 73

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 76

Moon roof .......................................... 79

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 86

Alarm................................................... 88

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 90

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ................ 91

SRS airbags ....................................... 93

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 104

Child restraint systems ............... 109

Installing child restraints............... 113

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 124

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134

Automatic transmission.............. 139

Manual transmission.................... 145

Turn signal lever ............................ 147

Parking brake ................................. 148

Horn.................................................... 150

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ....................... 151

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 157

Multi-information display........... 160

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 165

Fog light switch .............................. 168

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 169

Headlight cleaner switch........... 174

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 175

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 179

Intuitive parking assist................. 190

Driving assist systems.................. 196

PCS

(Pre-Collision System) ........... 202

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage..................... 206

Vehicle load limits........................ 209

Winter driving tips ........................ 210

Trailer towing.................................. 214

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission)................................ 215

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with a manual

transmission)................................ 216

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 220

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ..................................... 228

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 229

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ...................... 230

Using the radio.............................. 233

Using the CD player.................... 241

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs................................. 248

Operating an iPod

®

................... 256

Operating a USB memory....... 264

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 273

Using the AUX adapter............ 275

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 277

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ........ 280

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system............................... 283

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 288

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.......... 291

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ............................................... 297

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 298

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 302

Making a phone call..................... 310

Setting a mobile phone............... 314

Security and system setup......... 319

Using the phone book................ 323

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 329

• Interior lights ................................ 331

• Personal lights ............................. 331

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 333

• Glove box .................................... 333

• Console boxes ........................... 334

• Overhead console .................. 335

• Cup holders................................. 336

• Bottle holders/

door pockets.............................. 338

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 339

Vanity mirrors............................... 340

Clock.................................................. 341

Satellite switches .......................... 342

Ashtrays ........................................... 345

Cigarette lighter........................... 346

Power outlet................................... 347

Seat heaters................................... 348

Seat heaters and

ventilators...................................... 351

Armrest ............................................ 354

Rear sunshade.............................. 355

Trunk storage extension ........... 357

Coat hooks .................................... 358

Floor mat.......................................... 359

Trunk features............................... 360

Garage door opener.................. 363

Compass.......................................... 369

Safety Connect ............................. 373

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 382

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 385

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.............................. 388

General maintenance............... 390

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 393

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 394

Hood ................................................. 397

Positioning a floor jack.............. 398

Engine compartment................. 400

Tires .................................................... 414

Tire inflation pressure................. 425

Wheels ............................................. 429

Air conditioning filter................... 431

Electronic key battery................ 434

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 436

Headlight aim ............................... 450

Light bulbs....................................... 452

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 460

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ........................................ 461

If you think something

is wrong......................................... 467

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 468

Event data recorder.................... 469

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ......................................... 471

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 480

If you have a flat tire..................... 492

If the engine will not start ........... 501

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 503

If you lose your keys................... 504

If the electronic key does

not operate properly .............. 505

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................. 509

If your vehicle overheats ............ 512

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................................. 515

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency....... 517

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 520

Fuel information........................... 535

Tire information............................ 538

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 550

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 556

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.......................... 558

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 559

Abbreviation list................................... 562

Alphabetical index .............................. 564

What to do if... ....................................... 574

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Headlights (high beam)

P. 165

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal lights

P. 147

Fog lights

P. 168

Side marker lights

P. 165

Headlights (low/high  beam)

P. 165

Hood

P. 397

Parking lights

P. 165

Windshield wipers

P. 169

Moon roof 

P. 79

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 73

Turn signal lights

P. 147

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: If equipped

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 414

P. 492

P. 529

P. 538

Tail lights

P. 165

Side marker lights

P. 165

Trunk

P. 47

Rear window defogger

P. 228

Doors

P. 43

Fuel filler door

P. 83

Turn signal lights

P. 147

10

A

Power window

switches

P. 76

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 62

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 93

SRS knee airbags

P. 93

SRS driver airbag

P. 93

Floor mat

P. 359

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 338

Head restraints

P. 59

Front seats

P. 51

Cup holders

P. 336

SRS side airbags

P. 93

Console box

P. 334

Power outlet

P. 347

Ashtrays

P. 345

Cup holders

P. 336

Armrest

Console box



P. 354

P. 334

AUX adapter

USB adapter

P. 275

P. 264, 275

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 72

Personal lights

P. 331

Moon roof switches 

P. 79

Personal lights

P. 331

Interior lights

P. 331

Coat hooks

P. 358

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 93

A

“SOS” button 

P. 373

Compass

P. 369

Garage door opener switches

P. 363

Vanity mirrors

P. 340

Sun visors

P. 339

Interior lights

P. 331

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

Seat position memory switches



P. 53

P. 57

Door lock switch

P. 43

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 73

Window lock switch

P. 76

Power window switches

P. 76

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 348

P. 351

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 139

Shift lock override button

P. 503

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 346

P. 345

Manual transmission shift lever

P. 145

Parking brake lever

P. 148

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 346

P. 345

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 348

P. 351

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 165

P. 147

P. 168

Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)

P. 142

Gauges and meters

P. 151

Multi-information display

P. 160

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 169

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 134

Trunk opener main switch

P. 47

Glove box

P. 333

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 

P. 69

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 

P. 70

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

P. 148

Audio remote control switches

P. 277

Horn

P. 150

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Without navigation system (type A)

Clock

P. 341

Audio

system

P. 230

Air conditioning

system

P. 220

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 228

Security indicator

P. 86, 88

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 460

: If equipped

A

Clock

P. 341

Audio

system

P. 230

Air conditioning

system

P. 220

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 228

Security indicator

P. 86, 88

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 460

Without navigation system (type B)

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Navigation

system

*

1

Clock

P. 341

Audio system*

1

Security indicator

P. 86, 88

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 460

Air conditioning

system

*

1

With navigation system (type A)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

1

A

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Navigation

system

*

1

Clock

P. 341

Audio system*

1

Security indicator

P. 86, 88

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 460

Air conditioning

system

*

1

With navigation system (type B)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

1

17

Type B Type A

Telephone switch *

2

P. 302

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 175

P. 179

Distance switch 

P. 179

“DISP” switch

P. 161

Talk switch *

2

P. 302

“DISP” switch

P. 161

Distance switch 

P. 179

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 175

P. 179

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

VSC off

switch



P. 198

ECT switch

P. 140

VSC off

switch



P. 198

ETCS switch

P. 146

B

C

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

D

Rear sunshade switch 

P. 355

Trunk opener

P. 47

Fuel filler door opener

P. 83

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 174

Satellite switches

P. 342

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 152

: If equipped

Windshield wiper de-icer 

P. 229

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For your information

Main Owner’s 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.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming

from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation

leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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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.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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