2006 Lexus IS250 manual transmission

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●StartingP.1 7
●Automatic Transmission P.1 8
●Manual TransmissionP.1 9
●Parking BrakeP.1 9
●Multi-information Display P. 2 0
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 1
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 2
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 2
●ECT SwitchP. 2 2
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 3
●Lexus Parking Assist-sensor P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 5
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●SeatbeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 5

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Shift paddle switches  P.18
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28
Engine switch P.17
Air conditioning system P.34
Emergency flasher switch P.22
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.29
Security indicator P.9
Audio system P.31
Glove box P.37
Trunk opener main switch P.44
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
P.24, 25
Distance switch  P.25
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.22
P.23
 : If equipped

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
 P.35
Automatic transmission
shift lever
P.18
Ashtrays P.35
Cup holders P.37
Ashtrays P.35
Manual transmission
shift lever
P.19
Parking brake lever P.19
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
 P.35
Cup holders P.37
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
 : If equipped

When DrivingTopic 3
Starting ..................................................................... 17
Automatic Transmission ...................................... 18
Manual Transmission............................................ 19
Parking Brake ......................................................... 19
Multi-information Display.................................. 20
Satellite Switches .................................................. 21
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 22
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 22
ECT Switch ............................................................. 22
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 23
Lexus Parking Assist-sensor ............................. 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 25

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Starting
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmissions) or N
(for manual transmissions).
Press the engine switch.
■ Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (for automatic tran smissions) or the clutch pedal (for manual
transmissions). The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
engine switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACC mode IG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
* : The engine can only be started in P.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P whenthe engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the
brake pedal is depressed.
■ S mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+", or
press the "+" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-", or
press the "-" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.

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Manual Transmission
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Parking Brake
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake : firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake : depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■ Manual transmission
To set the parking brake : pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake : press and hold
the lock release button and lift the lever slightly
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ETCS Switch (Manual Transmissions)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Lexus Parking Assist-sensor (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. ( P. 2 1 )
■Screen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow-
covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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