2008 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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Ashtrays
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■To p r e v e n t f i r e
●Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then
make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
FrontPush the back part of the lid to
open. Push the lid again to close.
Push the lever to remove the
ashtray.
RearPull the ashtray lid to open.
Hold the plate down and pull the
ashtray upwards to remove.

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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Push the back part of the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.

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Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
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 transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat

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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.

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Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Vehicles with an automatic transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Vehicles with a manual transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat

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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.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.