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 and

SRS airbag instructions 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

Head restraints................................. 57

Seat belts ............................................ 60

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type)............................. 67

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)............ 68

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 70

Outside rear view mirrors........... 72

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 75

Moon roof .......................................... 78

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 82

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system........ 85

Alarm.................................................... 87

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

Intuitive parking assist ................. 179

Driving assist systems.................. 185

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage........................ 191

Vehicle load limits......................... 194

Winter driving tips ........................ 195

Trailer towing.................................. 199

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission).............................. 200

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with a manual

transmission)................................ 201

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ........................................... 206

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers........................ 214

Windshield wiper de-icer.......... 215

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ........................ 216

Using the radio............................... 219

Using the CD player................... 227

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 234

Operating an iPod....................... 242

Operating a USB memory...... 250

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 259

Using the AUX port..................... 261

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 263

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 266

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system................................ 269

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 274

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 277

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup .............................................. 283

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for mobile

phones ........................................... 284

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 288

Making a phone call.................... 296

Setting a mobile phone............. 300

Security and system setup....... 305

Using the phone book............... 309

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................. 315

• Interior lights ................................ 317

• Personal lights ............................. 317

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features................ 319

• Glove box ................................... 320

• Console boxes .......................... 320

• Overhead console ................... 322

• Cup holders................................. 322

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 324

• Auxiliary box ............................... 325

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 326

Vanity mirrors................................ 327

Clock................................................ 328

Satellite switches .......................... 329

Ashtrays ........................................... 332

Cigarette lighter........................... 333

Power outlet................................... 334

Seat heaters................................... 335

Seat heaters and

ventilators.................................... 338

Armrest ............................................. 341

Rear sunshade............................... 342

Trunk storage extension ........... 344

Coat hooks ..................................... 345

Floor mat.......................................... 346

Trunk features................................ 347

Garage door opener................. 350

Compass.......................................... 356

Safety Connect ............................ 360

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 368

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior..................... 371

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements............................... 374

General maintenance................ 376

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 379

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................. 380

Hood ................................................ 383

Positioning a floor jack.............. 384

Engine compartment................. 386

Tires .................................................. 400

Tire inflation pressure.................. 412

Wheels .............................................. 416

Air conditioning filter................... 418

Electronic key battery................. 421

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 423

Headlight aim ................................ 437

Light bulbs....................................... 439

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 450

If your vehicle needs to be

towed............................................... 451

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 457

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 458

Event data recorder.................... 459

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ......................................... 461

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 470

If you have a flat tire...................... 481

If the engine will not start ......... 490

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 492

If you lose your keys.................... 493

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 494

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................. 498

If your vehicle overheats ............ 501

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 504

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency..... 506

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 508

Fuel information............................ 525

Tire information............................ 528

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 540

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 546

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.......................... 548

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 549

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)..................................... 551

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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

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

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

Index

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal lights

P. 147

Fog lights

P. 168

Side marker lights

P. 165

Headlights

P. 165

Hood

P. 383

Parking lights

P. 165

Windshield wipers

P. 169

Moon roof 

P. 78

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 72

Turn signal lights

P. 147

Daytime running

lights

P. 166

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 400

P. 481

P. 519

P. 528

Tail lights

P. 165

Side marker lights

P. 165

Trunk

P. 47

Rear window defogger *

1

P. 214

Doors

P. 43

Fuel filler door

P. 82

Turn signal lights

P. 147

: If equipped

*

1

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

10

A

Power window

switches

P. 75

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 60

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 93

SRS knee airbags

P. 93

SRS driver airbag

P. 93

Floor mat

P. 346

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 324

Head restraints

P. 57

Front seats

P. 51

Cup holders

P. 322

SRS side airbags

P. 93

Console box

P. 320

Power outlet

P. 334

Ashtray 

P. 332

Cup holders

P. 322

Armrest

Console box



P. 341

P. 320

AUX port

USB port

P. 261

P. 250, 261

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 70

Personal lights

P. 317

Moon roof switches 

P. 78

Personal lights

P. 317

Interior lights

P. 317

Coat hooks

P. 345

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 93

A

“SOS” button 

P. 360

Compass 

P. 356

Garage door opener switches

P. 350

Vanity mirrors

P. 327

Sun visors

P. 326

Interior lights

P. 317

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 53

Door lock switch

P. 43

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 72

Window lock switch

P. 75

Power window switches

P. 75

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 335

P. 338

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 139

Shift lock override button

P. 492

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



Auxiliary box



P. 333

P. 332

P. 325

Manual transmission shift lever

P. 145

Parking brake lever

P. 148

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



Auxiliary box



P. 333

P. 332

P. 325

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 335

P. 338

: 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. 140, 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. 319

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 

P. 67

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 

P. 68

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

P. 148

Audio remote control switches

P. 263

Horn

P. 150

Hood release lever

P. 383

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Without navigation system

Clock

P. 328

Audio

system

P. 216

Air conditioning

system

P. 206

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers switch

P. 214

Security indicator

P. 85, 87

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 450

: If equipped

A

16

Navigation

system

*

2

Clock

P. 328

Audio system*

2

Security indicator

P. 85, 87

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 450

Air conditioning

system

*

2

With navigation system

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

switch

*

2

A

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

17

Type B Type A

Telephone switch *

1

P. 288

Cruise control switch

P. 175

“DISP” switch

P. 161

Talk switch *

1

P. 288

“DISP” switch

P. 161

Cruise control switch

P. 175

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

VSC off

switch

P. 187

ECT switch

P. 140

VSC off

switch

P. 187

ETCS switch

P. 146

B

C

*

1

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

*

2

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

18

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

D

Rear sunshade switch 

P. 342

Trunk opener

P. 47

Fuel filler door opener

P. 82

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 174

Satellite switches

P. 329

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 152

: If equipped

Windshield wiper de-icer 

P. 215

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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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