2006 Lexus IS250 fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk ..................... 4
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 4
Wireless remote control ............... 16
Doors..................................................... 19
Trunk..................................................... 23
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 26 Front seats .......................................... 26
Driving position memory ............. 28
Seat position memory .................... 31
Head restraints................................. 33
Seat belts ............................................ 34
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 40
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............. 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 45
Power windows................................ 45
Moon roof .......................................... 48 1-5. Refueling ......................................... 51
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51
1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 54 Engine immobilizer system ......... 54
Alarm.................................................... 56
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 58
1-7. Safety information ....................... 59 Correct driving posture ............... 59
SRS airbags ........................................ 61
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86 Driving the vehicle .......................... 86
Starting the engine ......................... 94
Automatic Transmission .............. 97
Manual Transmission.................... 101
Turn signal lever............................. 103
Parking brake ................................. 104
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 105 Gauges and meters ..................... 105
Indicators and warning lights.................................................... 111
Multi-information display............. 114
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
Index

Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 279
P. 352
P. 383
P. 392
: If equipped
Tail lights P. 118
Side marker lights P. 118
Trunk P. 23
Rear window defogger P. 174
Doors P. 19
Fuel filler door P. 51
Turn signal lights P. 103

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Rear sunshade switch  P. 229
Trunk opener P. 23
Fuel filler door opener P. 51
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 125
Satellite switches P. 218
Instrument panel lightcontrol dial
P. 106
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle sh own in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control syst em, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information............................ 2Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk................... 4
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 4
Wireless remote control............. 16
Doors.................................................. 19
Trunk .................................................. 23
1-3. Adjustable components .......... 26 Front seats ....................................... 26
Driving position memory .......... 28
Seat position memory ................. 31
Head restraints.............................. 33
Seat belts ......................................... 34
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .... 40
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) .......... 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................................. 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 43 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof ....... 45
Power windows ............................. 45
Moon roof ....................................... 48
1-5. Refueling ...................................... 51 Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51
1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 54 Engine immobilizer system ...... 54
Alarm ................................................ 56
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................................... 58
1-7. Safety information .................... 59 Correct driving posture ............ 59
SRS airbags ...................................... 61
Child restraint systems ............... 72
Installing child restraints ............ 75

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch OFF and e nsure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap will
turn slightly to the opposite direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
discharged or for any other reason.