2007 Lexus IS250 glove box

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Multi-information display ............ 118
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers .................... 122
Headlight switch ............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 129
2-4. Using other driving
systems ...................................... 130
Cruise control ................................ 130
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 133
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 142
Driving assist systems.................. 148
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................................... 154
2-5. Driving information ................... 157
Cargo and luggage ...................... 157
Vehicle load limits ......................... 160
Winter driving tips .......................... 161
Trailer towing .................................. 165
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 166
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 1673-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 170
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 170
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 178
3-2. Using the audio system............. 179
Audio system type ........................ 179
Using the radio............................... 182
Using the CD player.................... 189
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................... 195
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 203
Using the AUX adapter............ 206
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 207
3-3. Using the interior lights .......... 209
Interior lights list............................ 209
• Interior lights and
personal lights ............................... 211
3-4. Using the storage features..... 213
List of storage features ............... 213
• Glove box ..................................... 213
• Console boxes ............................ 214
• Overhead console .................... 215
• Cup holders.................................. 216
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 122
P. 107
P. 125
Shift paddle switches  P. 103
Gauges and meters P. 109
Multi-information display P. 118
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 126
Engine switch P. 98
Trunk opener main switch P. 23
Glove box P. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 40
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 41
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 108
Audio remote control switches P. 207

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key
Take out the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access
system with push-button start
(P. 4 )
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 1 6 )
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 and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (P. 23, 213)
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 6 8 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the
rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in
the glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key
is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

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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 trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
■Trunk opener
Release the trunk lid.
■Entry function
P. 5
■Wireless remote control
P. 1 6

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ........... 170
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 170
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers........... 178
3-2. Using the audio system ......... 179
Audio system type ..................... 179
Using the radio ............................ 182
Using the CD player ................. 189
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................ 195
Optimal use of the audio
system ......................................... 203
Using the AUX adapter ......... 206
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ......................... 207
3-3. Using the interior lights ....... 209
Interior lights list........................ 209
• Interior lights and
personal lights............................. 211
3-4. Using the storage
features ................................... 213
List of storage features............. 213
• Glove box .................................. 213• Console boxes .......................... 214
• Overhead console ................. 215
• Cup holders ............................... 216
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................ 218
3-5. Other interior features......... 219
Sun visors ...................................... 219
Vanity mirror ............................... 220
Clock................................................ 221
Satellite switches ....................... 222
Ashtrays ........................................ 225
Cigarette lighter........................ 226
Power outlet ................................ 227
Seat heaters ................................ 228
Seat heaters and
ventilators .................................. 230
Armrest ......................................... 232
Rear sunshade............................ 233
Extended trunk .......................... 235
Coat hooks .................................. 236
Floor mat ...................................... 237
Trunk features ............................. 238
Garage door opener................. 241
Compass ...................................... 246

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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove box
Open (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 boxes
Front
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 IG-ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch located in the glove box. ( P. 2 3 )
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