2007 Lexus IS250 engine

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Shift paddle switches  P.18
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28
Engine switch P.17
Air conditioning system P.34
Emergency flasher switch P.22
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.29
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.31
Glove box P.37
Trunk opener main switch P.44
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
P.24, 25
Distance switch  P.25
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.22
P.23
 : If equipped
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
nEntering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
nExiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
nOpening the trunk
To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk
release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 48.
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Theft Deterrent System
nEngine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
nAlarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock all the doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: start the engine, or unlock the doors or trunk using the
electronic key or the wireless remote control.
nSteering lock
The steering wheel locks when the engine switch
is in OFF mode.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.
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Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO
button.
The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is
turned ON.
Steering Wheel
nManually adjustable type
To adjust the steering wheel, press the lever down
and move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion. Lock the steering wheel in place by pulling
the lever up.
nPo w e r- a d j u s t a b l e t y p e
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically
reduces glare.
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2
3
4
The power-adjustable type steering wheel retracts automatically when the engine switch is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the engine switch is switched to ACC or IG-ON mode.
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Starting
nStarting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
nStopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the engine switch.
nChanging power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (for manual
transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
engine switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACC mo deIG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
nShift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
SS mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the
brake pedal is depressed.
nS mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+", or
pull the "+" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel toward the driver.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-", or
pull the "-" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel toward the driver.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flashers can be operated even
when the engine switch is OFF.
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Powe r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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2
To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
1
2
3
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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the headlights
are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and the outside rear
view mirrors, press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
To d i m : turn the dial counterclockwise.
To b r i g h t e n : turn the dial clockwise.
The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.
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2
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