2006 Lexus IS250 glove box

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 113
Headlight switch .............................. 113
Fog light switch ................................ 116
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 117
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 120
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 121 Cruise control .................................. 121
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 124
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 133
Driving assist systems.................. 139
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................................... 144
2-5. Driving information ................... 147 Cargo and luggage ...................... 147
Vehicle load limits ......................... 150
Winter driving tips .......................... 151
Trailer towing .................................. 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 157
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 158 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 170
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio................................ 174
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 187
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 195
Using the AUX adapter ............. 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 201
Interior lights list............................. 201
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 203
3-4. Using the storage features .... 205 List of storage features ............. 205
• Glove box ................................... 205
• Console boxes ........................... 206
• Overhead console ................... 207
• Cup holders................................ 208
3Interior features

Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 113
P. 98
P. 116
Shift paddle switches  P. 94
Gauges and meters P. 100
Multi-information display P. 109
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 117
Engine switch P. 89
Trunk opener main switch P. 19
Glove box P. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 36
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 37
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 99
Audio remote co ntrol switches P. 199

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
( P. 4 )
• Operating the wireless remote control function
( P. 1 2 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF an d lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 1 9 , 2 0 5 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( P. 3 5 8 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
Tr u n k
Locking the trunk opener feature
Turn the main switch in the glove
box OFF to disable the trunk
opener.ON
OFF
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or the entry function.
The trunk can be opened using the trun k opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
■ Trunk opener
Release the trunk lid.
■ Entry function
 P. 5
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 1 2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 170
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 171 Audio system type ....................... 171
Using the radio ............................. 174
Using the CD player .................. 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................ 187
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 195
Using the AUX adapter .......... 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ......... 201
Interior lights list.......................... 201
• Interior lights and personal lights......................... 203
3-4. Using the storage features ................................. 205
List of storage features........... 205
• Glove box ................................ 205 • Console boxes ........................ 206
• Overhead console ................ 207
• Cup holders ............................. 208
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ....................................... 209
3-5. Other interior features.......... 211 Sun visors ........................................ 211
Vanity mirror ................................. 212
Clock............................................... 213
Satellite switch es ......................... 214
Ashtrays .......................................... 217
Cigarette lighter ......................... 218
Power outlet ................................. 219
Seat heaters ................................ 220
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................. 222
Armrest ......................................... 224
Rear sunshade............................ 225
Extended trunk .......................... 227
Coat hooks .................................. 228
Floor mat ...................................... 229
Trunk features ............................. 230
Garage door opener............... 233
Compass ...................................... 238

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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Glove box
Console boxes
Cup holders
Bottle holders/door pockets
Overhead console
Glove box

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3-4. Using the storage features
Console boxesFront
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
Rear (if equipped)
Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in the IG-ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The a trunk opener main switch located in the glove box. ( P. 1 9 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and console boxes

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in
the outside air mode.
Turn the engine switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.
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