2006 Lexus IS250 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53508U)

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Rear sunshade (if equipped)
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when the gear
is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if either of the following occurs:
●The switch is pressed again.
●The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15
km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on
again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade
again, press the switch.
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the switch
shown below.
Raise/lower

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NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is not running.
■To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously over long periods of time.

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Extended trunk
CAUTION
■When not in use
Ensure that the inside trunk door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and
rear seat area.
Pull down the rear seat armrest.
Open the inside trunk door
from the trunk and load bag-
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Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles that cause death
or serious injury.
Pull out the hooks to hang coats or other soft items.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an acci-
dent.
Securely place a mat that matches th e size of the space on the carpet.
Secure the driver’s floor mat
using the hooks provided.

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Trunk features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Shopping bag hooks
■ First-aid kit storage belt (if equipped)
Loosen
Tighten