2006 Lexus IS250 wheel

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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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 118
Headlight switch ............................. 118
Fog light switch ................................ 121
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 122
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 125
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 126 Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 129
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 138
Driving assist systems.................. 144
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................................. 149
2-5. Driving information ................... 152 Cargo and luggage ...................... 152
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................... 161
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 162
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 163 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 166
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 166
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .............. 174
3-2. Using the audio system............. 175 Audio system type ........................ 175
Using the radio............................... 178
Using the CD player.................... 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 191
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 199
Using the AUX adapter ............ 202
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 203
3-3. Using the interi or lights .......... 205
Interior lights list........................... 205
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 207
3-4. Using the storage features .... 209 List of storage features .............. 209
• Glove box .................................... 209
• Console boxes ............................ 210
• Overhead console ...................... 211
• Cup holders.................................. 212
3Interior features

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• Bottle holders/door pockets ........................................... 213
3-5. Other interior features............ 215 Sun visors.......................................... 215
Vanity mirror ................................... 216
Clock .................................................. 217
Satellite switches ........................... 218
Ashtrays ............................................ 221
Cigarette lighter ........................... 222
Power outlet ................................... 223
Seat heaters .................................... 224
Seat heaters and ve ntilators .... 226
Armrest ............................................ 228
Rear sunshade ............................... 229
Extended trunk............................... 231
Coat hooks ..................................... 232
Floor mat.......................................... 233
Trunk features................................ 234
Garage door opener .................. 237
Compass........................................... 242
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 248 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 250 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 253
Maintenance requirements ..... 253
General maintena nce ................ 255
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 258
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 259
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 259
Hood.................................................. 262
Positioning the jack ..................... 263
Engine compartment.................. 265
Tires ................................................... 279
Tire inflation pressure................ 289
Wheels.............................................. 293
Air conditioning filter.................. 295
Electronic key battery ................ 297
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 299
Headlight aim.................................. 313
Light bulbs ........................................ 314
5-1. Essential information ............... 322 If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 322
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 329
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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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1-3. Adjustable components
Driving position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the SET button,
push button 1, 2 or 3 until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the engine switch OFF an d close the driver's door.
While pushing the SET button, push the or button on the
wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 30 seconds after the driver's door is opened, even after turning the engine
switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the SET button.
●Push button 1, 2, or 3.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel
and press the lever
down.
Adjust to the ideal posi-
tion by moving the
steering wheel horizon-
tally and vertically.
Pull the lever up. STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt awayWhen the engine switch is turned
OFF, the steering wheel returns to
its stowed position by moving up
and away to enable easier driver
entry and exit.
Switching to ACC or IG-ON
mode will return the steering wheel
to the original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
engine switch is in ACC or IG-ON mode.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.