2007 Lexus IS250 steering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2
Keys ......................................................... 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 ......................................... 481-5. 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
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................... 72
Child restraint systems ................. 77
Installing child restraints .............. 80
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 90
Driving the vehicle .......................... 90
Starting the engine ......................... 98
Automatic Transmission ............. 101
Manual Transmission................... 105
Turn signal lever............................. 107
Parking brake ................................. 108
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 109
Gauges and meters ..................... 109
Indicators and warning
lights................................................... 115
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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 ............................ 2
Keys....................................................... 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 ........ 431-4. 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
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 72
Child restraint systems ............... 77
Installing child restraints ............ 80

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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 transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IG-ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 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
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the engine switch OFF and 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.
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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