2008 Lexus IS250 index

08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0708)
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Cruise control switch P. 152, 155
Distance switch ∗
P. 155
“DISP” switch P. 140
Talk switch*
“DISP” switch P. 140
Distance switch ∗
P. 155
Cruise control switch P. 152, 155
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
TRAC/VSC OFF
switch
∗ P. 172
ECT switch P. 123
TRAC/VSC OFF
switch
∗ P. 172
ETCS switch P. 126
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Typical DOT and tire iden tification number (TIN)
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Tire size
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)

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Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Signal Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol (
)
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

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Abbreviation list ..................... 446
Alphabetical index .................. 448
What to do if... ........................ 458
For details of equipment related to the navigation system,
such as the audio system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 170
AFS .............................................................. 144
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 144
Air conditioning filter .......................... 322
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 322
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.............81
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ..........................361
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Curtain shield airbag precautions ..........................................85
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 90
General airbag precautions ...........85
Locations of airbags............................ 79
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 89
Proper driving posture ............. 77, 85
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Side airbag precautions ....................85
SRS airbags ............................................. 79
Alarm ............................................................ 74
Antenna ................................................... 208
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 170
Armrest.....................................................255
Ashtrays ....................................................248
Audio input ..............................................228 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 208
Audio input........................................... 228
Audio visual input.............................. 228
AUX adapter ...................................... 228
CD player/changer ............................. 211
MP3/WMA disc..................................217
Optimal use ..........................................225
Portable music player ..................... 228
Radio ....................................................... 204
Steering wheel audio switch.........229
Audio visual input ................................. 228
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................192
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................145
Automatic light control system.........143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
S mode ..................................................... 124
AUX adapter ......................................... 228
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Checking............................................... 302
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183A
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Bottle holders .......................................... 241
BrakeFluid ............................................................301
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 170
Care Exterior ....................................................274
Interior...................................................... 277
Seat belts ............................................... 278
Cargo capacity ....................................... 179
Cargo hooks ............................................ 261
CD changer ...............................................211
CD player....................................................211
Chains.........................................................183
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 95
Booster seats, installation ................. 99
Convertible seats, definition ........... 95
Convertible seats, installation ........ 99
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 90
Infant seats, definition ......................... 95
Infant seats, installation....................... 99
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 99
Installing CRS with top straps .......103 Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Battery precautions ............. 304, 399
Child restraint system .........................95
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions......................68
Power window lock switch .............. 64
Power window precautions ............65
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................326
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions......252, 254
Trunk precautions................................. 43
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter.................................... 249
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 274
Interior ..................................................... 277
Seat belts ................................................278
Clock ......................................................... 244
Coat hooks ..............................................259
Compass .................................................. 269
Condenser ............................................... 301
Console box ........................................... 237
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 400
Cornering assist sensors .................... 164
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 152
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 155
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Cup holder .............................................. 239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features .......................436
Daytime running light system ........... 144
DefoggerRear window........................................200
Side mirror ............................................200
Dimension ................................................406
Dinghy towing .............................. 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 155
Satellite switch mode ....................... 245
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Wattage.................................................. 420
Door pockets........................................... 241
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 64
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture ..................................... 77
Procedures ............................................ 108
Driving position memory ...................... 46 Electric power steering........................170
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on.......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 350
If your vehicle overheats................400
Engine Compartment ......................................292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number ...................... 407
If the engine will not start ................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
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Engine coolantCapacity.....................................................411
Checking ............................................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................183
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................130
Engine immobilizer system .................. 72
Engine oil Capacity...................................................410
Checking ............................................... 295
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................183
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 298
EPS............................................................... 170
Event data recorder ............................ 358
First-aid kit storage belt....................... 261
Floor mat.................................................. 260
Fluid
Brake .........................................................301
Washer ...................................................305
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot well lighting .................................... 231
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 420
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................... 90
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................................362 Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 44
Driving position memory .................. 46
Seat position memory ........................ 49
Front turn signal lights Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage..................................................420
Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 409
Fuel gauge.............................................. 130
Fuel pump shut off system............. 357
Gas station information ................. 460
Information ..............................................421
Refueling....................................................69
Fuel door ..................................................... 69
Fuel filler door ........................................... 69
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 357
Fuses .......................................................... 327
Garage door opener .......................... 264
Gas station information......................460
Gauges ...................................................... 130
Glove box ................................................ 236
Glove box light ...................................... 237
Head restraints Adjusting ....................................................51
Headlight aim .......................................... 341
Headlight cleaner ....................................151
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