2006 Lexus IS250 manual transmission

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter cluster)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightLow tire pressure warning
lighta
(On the
instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rECT PWR indicator*2
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)AFS OFF indicator*1
Tail light indicator (Canada)Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator
*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3
Shift position and shift range indicators*1
*1 : If equipped*2 : For automatic transmissions*3 : For manual transmissions
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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If the electronic key battery becomes
discharged
■ Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
missions) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sions).
Hold the electronic key close to the engine
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you.
Press the engine switch within 5 seconds of
the buzzer, keeping the brake pedal (for auto-
matic transmissions) or clutch pedal (for man-
ual transmissions) depressed.
1
2
For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmissions) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
missions) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 7 )
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
u tomatic transmissin
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the engine
switch. (P.9 )
Electronic key alarm
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not st art, see the Owner's Manual fo r more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
locked in one
step, all doors
locked in two
steps
All doors
locked in one
step.
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
ONOFF
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OFFON
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Manual transmissions)
ONOFF
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Automatic transmissions)
OFFON
Shifting gears to P unlocks all
doors.ONOFF
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks all doors.ONOFF
Pow e r w i n d o w s
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked
operationONOFF
Moon roof
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of components
when door key is usedSlide onlyTi l t o n l y
Wireless remote control linked
operationONOFF
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control
used
Slide onlyTi l t o n l y
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds