2006 Lexus IS250 lights

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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 interior 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
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................ 213
3-5. Other interior features......... 215 Sun visors ...................................... 215
Vanity mirror ................................. 216
Clock................................................ 217
Satellite switch es ........................ 218
Ashtrays .......................................... 221
Cigarette lighter ........................ 222
Power outlet ................................ 223
Seat heaters ................................ 224
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................. 226
Armrest ......................................... 228
Rear sunshade............................ 229
Extended trunk ........................... 231
Coat hooks .................................. 232
Floor mat ...................................... 233
Trunk features ............................. 234
Garage door opener............... 237
Compass....................................... 242

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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front personal lights (P. 207)
Front interior light ( P. 2 0 7 )
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights ( P. 2 0 7 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever lighting (when engine switch is in ACC or IG-ON mode)
Front foot well lighting
Front door courtesy lighting
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light contro l knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The following interior lights come on automatically when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your person. Note that the illuminated entry system oper-
ates only when the interior light switch (door position ON/OFF) is ON.
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
●Outer foot light
The following lights turn on when any of the doors is unlocked or opened.
●Front interior light
●Rear interior lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Front door courtesy lighting
●Front scuff lighting
The following lights turn on for approximately 15 seconds when the engine switch is
turned to OFF from the IG-ON or ACC mo de. (The lights turn off immediately if
the doors are locked or the engine switch is set to ACC or IG-ON mode.)
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain ON when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position ON/ OFF) is ON, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (
P. 400)

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Interior features
Interior lightsDoor position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Models without an electric moon roof
Models with an electric moon roof
Personal lights ON/OFF
Front (models without an electric moon roof)
Interior lights and personal lights

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Front (models with an electric moon roof)
Rear
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■To prevent deterioration and do by corrosion
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaus t pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners su ch as benzene or gasoline.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from th e windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 313)
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS NO.325AVDIM
2PWR HTR25A
3TURN-HAZ15AEmergency flashers, turn signals
4IG2 MAIN20AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
5RAD NO.230AAudio
6D/C CUT20ADOME, MPX-B
7RAD NO.130AAudio
8MPX-B10A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, security sys-
tem
9DOME10AInterior lights, meter