2006 Lexus IS250 parking brake

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
● Stop the engine. Set th e parking brake and put the selector lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with
a manual transmission).
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● For 2WD vehicles only: Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 146)
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 50 kgf (490 N, 110lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,67.4 lbf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 20.4 kgf (200 N,50.0 lbf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
IS 350
IS 250
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.
4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2/
lever travel *3
Pedal type
Lever type7  9 clicks
4
 6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 166
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 144
AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) ......................................................119
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)..........................................................119
Air conditioning filter ..........................295
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................166
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 334
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 67
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving po sture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 63
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 182
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 144
Armrest .....................................................228
Ashtrays ..................................................... 221
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 182
AUX adapter....................................... 202 CD player/changer ...........................185
MP3/WMA disc................................... 191
Optimal use ........................................... 199
Radio ......................................................... 178
Steering wheel audio switch........ 203
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................166
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 120
Automatic light control system.......... 118
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 97
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 361
S mode .......................................................99
AUX adapter ......................................... 202
BA (Brake assist) ....................................144
Back-up lights Wattage .................................................388
Battery Checking................................................275
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................. 366
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Bottle holders...........................................213
Brake Fluid ........................................................... 274
Parking brake........................................ 104
Brake assist (BA) ....................................144
Care Exterior ................................................... 248
Interior..................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251A
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Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................. 314
Wattage................................................. 388
Lights Door courtesy lights.........................205
Fog light switch .......................................121
Headlights switch ................................. 118
Interior light switch ............................ 207
Outer foot lights .................................205
Overhead courtesy light................205
Personal light switch ........................ 207
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 314
Scuff lighting .........................................205
Shift lever lighting ..............................205
Turn signal lever .................................. 103
Vanity lights ............................................ 216
Wattage................................................. 388
Load capacity .......................................... 155
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 259
General maintenance ..................... 255
Maintenance data.............................. 374
Maintenance requirements .......... 253
Manual transmission...............................101
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 106
Meters ...................................................... 105
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........................42
Side mirror heater ............................... 174
Side mirrors ............................................. 43 Vanity mirrors ....................................... 216
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc .......................................................... 191
Multi-information display ........................ 114
Odometer ................................................ 105
Oil Engine oil............................................... 268
Opener Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ........................................................262
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................. 205
Wattage .................................................388
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 115
Overhead console .................................. 211
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 205
Wattage .................................................388
Overheating, Engine ............................. 369
Parking assist sensors.......................... 138
Parking brake.......................................... 104
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch ..........................................................118
Wattage .................................................388
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................149
Personal lights Switch .......................................................207
Micro dust and pollen removal mode ........................................................170
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TrunkExtending a space .............................. 231
Opener.......................................................23
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 24
Wattage .................................................388
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch ........................................................103
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................ 216
Wattage .................................................388
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 216
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent)................. 144
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) ....................... 144
Vehicle identification number .........375
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 144
Ventilators................................................226
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 144
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 333
Open door .......................................... 335
Seat belt reminder ............................ 334
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 334
Brake assist system .......................... 334
Brake system ....................................... 333
Charging system ............................... 334
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 334 Electronic engine control
system ..................................................334
Low fuel level ...................................... 335
Low tire pressure warning light ....................................................... 335
Master warning light........................ 335
Open door ........................................... 335
Pre-collision system..........................334
Pretensioners .......................................334
Seat belt reminder light.................. 335
SRS airbags...........................................334
Warning messages AWD system .......................................339
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 339, 343
Engine oil level ....................................343
Engine oil maintenance ..................343
Engine oil pressure .......................... 338
Hill-start assist control ..................... 342
Hood ........................................................343
Lexus parking assist sensor ...................................... 339, 343
Moon roof .............................................343
Open door ............................................343
Parking brake ......................................343
Pre-collision system............. 339, 343
Smart access system with push-button start ............................349
Steering lock.........................................339
Tire inflation pressure warning system................... 339, 343
Traction control (TRC) ................... 342
Trunk ........................................................343
Vehicle stability control (VSC)................................................... 342
Washer fluid .........................................343
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