2006 Lexus IS250 mirror

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 ............... 12
Doors..................................................... 15
Trunk...................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 22 Front seats .......................................... 22
Driving position memory ............. 24
Seat position memory ................... 27
Head restraints................................. 29
Seat belts ........................................... 30
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 36
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 37
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................................... 38
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 39
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 41
Power windows................................. 41
Moon roof .......................................... 44 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 47
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 47
1-6. Anti-theft system ........................ 50 Engine immobilizer system ........ 50
Alarm.................................................... 52
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 54
1-7. Safety information ....................... 55 Correct driving posture ............... 55
SRS airbags ....................................... 57
Child restraint sy stems ................. 68
Installing child restraints ................. 71
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 82 Driving the vehicle .......................... 82
Starting the engine ......................... 89
Automatic Transmission .............. 92
Manual Transmission..................... 96
Turn signal lever............................... 98
Parking brake ................................... 99
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 100 Gauges and meters ..................... 100
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 106
Multi-information display........... 109
1Before driving
2When driving

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2
3
4
5
6
7
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 113
Headlight switch .............................. 113
Fog light switch ................................ 116
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 117
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 120
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 121 Cruise control .................................. 121
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 124
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 133
Driving assist systems.................. 139
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................................... 144
2-5. Driving information ................... 147 Cargo and luggage ...................... 147
Vehicle load limits ......................... 150
Winter driving tips .......................... 151
Trailer towing .................................. 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 157
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 158 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 170
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio................................ 174
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 187
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 195
Using the AUX adapter ............. 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 201
Interior lights list............................. 201
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 203
3-4. Using the storage features .... 205 List of storage features ............. 205
• Glove box ................................... 205
• Console boxes ........................... 206
• Overhead console ................... 207
• Cup holders................................ 208
3Interior features

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• Bottle holders/door pockets ......................................... 209
3-5. Other interior features............. 211 Sun visors............................................ 211
Vanity mirror ................................... 212
Clock .................................................. 213
Satellite switch es ........................... 214
Ashtrays ............................................ 217
Cigarette lighter ............................ 218
Power outlet .................................... 219
Seat heaters .................................... 220
Seat heaters and ve ntilators .... 222
Armrest ............................................ 224
Rear sunshade ............................... 225
Extended trunk.............................. 227
Coat hooks ..................................... 228
Floor mat.......................................... 229
Trunk features............................... 230
Garage door opener .................. 233
Compass......................................... 238
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 244 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 244
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 246 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 249
Maintenance requirements ..... 249
General maintena nce ................. 251
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 254
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 255
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 255
Hood................................................. 258
Positioning the jack ..................... 259
Engine compartment................... 261
Tires ................................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure................ 285
Wheels............................................. 289
Air conditioning filter................... 291
Electronic key battery ................ 293
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 295
Headlight aim................................ 309
Light bulbs ........................................ 310
5-1. Essential information ................ 318 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 318
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 325
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

Headlights (high beam) P. 113
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 98
Fog lights P. 116
Side marker lights P. 113
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 113
Hood P. 258
Parking lights P. 113
Windshield wipers P. 117
Moon roof  P. 44
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 39

A
: If equipped
Compass P. 238
Garage door opener switches P. 233
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 38
Personal lights P. 203
Moon roof switch  P. 44
Interior lights P. 203
Vanity mirrors P. 212
Personal lights P. 203
Interior lights P. 203
Sun visors P. 211
Coat hooks P. 228
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 57

B
Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 24
P. 27
Door lock switch P. 15
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 39
Window lock switch P. 41
Power window switches P. 41
Pictorial indexInterior

A
Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*1
Clock

P. 213
Audio
system

P. 171
Air conditioning
system
P. 162
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 170
Security indicator
P. 50, 52
Emergency
flashers
Clock P. 213
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 50, 52
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

Before driving1
1
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............. 12
Doors.................................................. 15
Trunk ................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components .......... 22 Front seats ....................................... 22
Driving position memory .......... 24
Seat position memory ................ 27
Head restraints.............................. 29
Seat belts ......................................... 30
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .... 36
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ......... 37
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................................. 38
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 39 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof ........ 41
Power windows ............................... 41
Moon roof ....................................... 44
1-5. Refueling ..................................... 47 Opening the fuel tank cap ........ 47
1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 50 Engine immobilizer system ...... 50
Alarm ................................................ 52
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................................... 54
1-7. Safety information .................... 55 Correct driving posture ............ 55
SRS airbags .................................... 57
Child restraint systems .............. 68
Installing child restraints .............. 71