2006 Lexus IS250 heater

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
• 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 ve ntilators .... 222
Armrest ............................................ 224
Rear sunshade ............................... 225
Extended trunk.............................. 227
Coat hooks ..................................... 228
Floor mat.......................................... 229
Trunk features............................... 230
Garage door opener .................. 233
Compass......................................... 238
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 244 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 244
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 246 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 249
Maintenance requirements ..... 249
General maintena nce ................. 251
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 254
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................ 255
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 255
Hood................................................. 258
Positioning the jack ..................... 259
Engine compartment................... 261
Tires ................................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure................ 285
Wheels............................................. 289
Air conditioning filter................... 291
Electronic key battery ................ 293
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 295
Headlight aim................................ 309
Light bulbs ........................................ 310
5-1. Essential information ................ 318 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 318
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 325
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
: If equipped
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 220
P. 222
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 92
Shift lock override button P. 357
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 218
P. 217
Manual transmission shift lever P. 96
Parking brake lever P. 99
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 218
P. 217
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 220
P. 222

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 1 7 0 )
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. ( P. 2 4 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the engine switch is in
ACC or IG-ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust
(L: left or R: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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1-3. Adjustable components
■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between L and
R).
■Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with sports or luxury package)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is set to AUTO mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 3 8 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the surface of the mirror, as it may be hot.

Interior features3
161
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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside air temperature approaches 32 F (0C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
■Micro dust and pollen removal mode
●When the outside air is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator light turns off.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Vehicles with an automatic transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.