2006 Lexus IS250 trailer

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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

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

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When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consul t this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi-
cle.
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding
in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 825 lb. (375 kg), the
available amount of cargo and luggag e load capacity will be as follows:
825 lb. — 366 lb. = 459 lb. (375 kg —166 kg = 209 kg)
In this condition, if 3 mo re passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb.
(176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as fol-
lows:
459 lb. — 388 lb. = 71 lb. (209 kg — 176 kg = 33 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases,
the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of the occu-
pants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (com-
bined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 2 8 9 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total lo ad capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 825 lb. (375 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and
the number of occupants.

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When driving
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier fo a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed for
trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Alphabetical index
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 94
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................289
Spare tire................................................ 352
Spark plug ................................................ 379
Specifications ......................................... 374
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 105
Speedometer........................................ 105
Steering wheel Audio switches ................................... 203
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
Sun visors .................................................. 215
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 229
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 98
Engine switch.......................................... 94
ETCS switch............................................ 101
Fog light switch .......................................121
Light switches ......................................... 118
Power door lock switch ...................... 19
Power window switch ........................ 45
Satellite switches ..................................218
Transmission shift switches.............. 99
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Wipers and washer switch ............. 122 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................105
Tachometer............................................105
Tail lights Switch ..........................................................118
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 289
Tire information Glossary .................................................397
Size ........................................................... 394
Tire identification number ............. 393
Uniform tire quality grading......... 395
Tires Chains....................................................... 156
Checking................................................279
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
Inflation pressure ............................... 289
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 280
Information ............................................392
Replacing .............................................. 352
Rotating tires.........................................279
Size ........................................................... 383
Snow tires................................................ 156
Tools........................................................... 352
Total load capacity ................................ 155
Towing Dinghy towing ............................162, 163
Emergency towing ............................ 322
Trailer towing .......................................... 161
TRAC (Traction control).....................144
Traction control (TRAC).....................144
Transmission shift switches ....................99
Trip meter ................................................. 105T