2006 Lexus IS250 engine

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Before driving
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside th e vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the do ors are not opened and closed.)
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key
is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (P. 3 3 8 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the engine switch OFFTurn the engine switch
OFF and lock the doors
again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
secondsTried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously
*
Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without shift-
ing the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.

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Before driving
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 3 6 3 )
●Starting the engine: P. 9 4
●Replacing the battery: P. 2 9 7
■Customization
It is possible to deactivate systems such as the smart access system with push-but-
ton start. ( P. 4 0 0 )
■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACC mode
while the driver's door is
open (Opened the driver's
door when the engine switch
is in ACC mode.)
Turn the engine switch
OFF and close the
driver's door.
Turned the engine switch
OFF while the driver's door is
open
Close the driver's door.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

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Before driving
Doors
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACC or IG-ON
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electr onic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switch.
■ Entry function
 P. 5
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 1 6
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle even
if the lock buttons are in the lock
position.

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Rear door child-protector lockThe door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
locks are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking function
*Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
*Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine
switch OFF.

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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to IG-ON
mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for 5 seconds and then release.
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows.

When the setting or canceling operat ion is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
NDriver's door linked door unlocking
function

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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to button 1, 2 or 3 before performing the fol-
lowing.
Turn the engine switch OFF and close the driver's door. Press and hold the desired button
(1, 2 or 3) while pressing the
or button on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode. Push button 1, 2 or 3 to recall
the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the engine switch OFF an d close the driver's door.
While pushing the SET button, push the or button on the
wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 30 seconds after the driver's door is opened, even after turning the engine
switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the SET button.
●Push button 1, 2, or 3.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2