2006 Lexus IS250 360

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Fuel pump shut off system ....... 330
Event data recorder ..................... 331
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 333
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... .... 333
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 338
If you have a flat tire..................... 352
If the engine will not start ......... 360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................... 361
If you lose your keys .................... 362
When the electronic key battery is discharged ............... 363
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 366
If your vehicle overheats ........... 369
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 371
6-1. Specifications............................. 374 Maintenance data ........................ 374
Fuel information ........................... 389
Tire information............................. 392
6-2. Customization .......................... 400 Customizable features ............. 400 6-3. Initialization ............................... 404
Items to initialize ........................... 404
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ...................... 406
Alphabetical index...............................408
What to do if... ......................................... 417
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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information ........... 322If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................... 322
If you think something is wrong .......................................... 329
Fuel pump shut off system .... 330
Event data recorder .................. 331
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ........................... 333
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ...................................... 333
If a warning message is displayed ................................... 338
If you have a flat tire .................. 352
If the engine will not start ...... 360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 361
If you lose your keys ................. 362
When the electronic key battery is discharged ............ 363
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................ 366 If your vehicle overheats ........ 369
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................................. 371

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start, even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (
P. 94), consider each of the following points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 9 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 54)
■ The starter motor turns over slow ly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 366)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 366)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....335
Driving Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 144
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............360
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................361
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................366
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 333
If the warning light turns on .......... 333
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................338
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
If you lose your keys......................... 362
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 329
If your electronic key battery is discharged .................................... 363
If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 322
If your vehicle overheats ................369
Engine Compartment ..................................... 265 Engine switch ..........................................94
Hood ........................................................262
How to start the engine .....................94
Identification number .......................375
If the engine will not start ............... 360
Overheating ........................................ 369
Engine compartment cover ............. 267
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................379
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 378
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 271
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........144
Event data recorder ..............................331
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 234
Floor mat .................................................. 233
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 274
Washer....................................................278
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
Foot well lighting................................... 205
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 121
Wattage .................................................388
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