2008 Lexus IS250 Quick Guide

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When Driving
Topic 3
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Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (ignition) SwitchP.1 7
●Automatic Transmission P.1 8
●Manual TransmissionP.1 9
●Parking BrakeP.1 9
●Multi-information Display P. 2 0
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 1
●Turn Signal LeverP. 2 2
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 2
●ECT SwitchP. 2 2
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 3
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 5
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●SeatbeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 5
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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance
you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
■ U.S. OWNERS
● In the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
● In Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
■ CANADIAN OWNERS
● In Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
● The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
● Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
● Canada : www.lexus.ca
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All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
●Headlights P. 2 7
●Fog LightsP. 2 8
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r P. 2 8
●Headlight Cleaner P. 2 9
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defoggers P. 2 9
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 2 9
●Interior LightsP. 4 0
●Rear Sunshade P. 4 0
●CompassP. 4 0
●Trunk Storage Extension P. 4 1
●Luggage MatP. 4 1
●Door LocksP. 4 3
●Po w e r Wi n d o w s P. 4 4
●Moon RoofP. 4 4
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 4 5
●HoodP. 4 5
●Tr u n kP. 4 6
●Audio System P. 3 1
●Air Conditioning System P. 3 4
●Garage Door OpenerP. 3 5
●AshtraysP. 3 7
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and Ventilators P. 3 7
●Console BoxesP. 3 8
●Glove BoxP. 3 9
●Cup Holders P. 3 9
Depending on specifications, the vehi cle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switches ∗ P.18
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.27
P.22
P.28
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P.29
Rear sunshade switch ∗ P.40
Inside door lock button P.43
Fuel filler door opener P.45
Driving and seat position
memory switches
∗ P.13
Door lock switches P.43
Power window switches P.44
Window lock switch P.44
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.14
Trunk opener P.46
Hood release lever P.45
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.19
Satellite switches P.21
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
∗ P.15Tilt and telesc opic steering
control switch
∗ P.15
Multi-information
display
P.20

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Shift paddle switches ∗ P.18
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28
Engine (ignition) 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.39
Trunk opener main switch P.46
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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OverviewInstrument Panel
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
∗ P.37
Automatic transmission
shift lever
P.18
Ashtrays P.37
Cup holders P.39
Ashtrays P.37
Manual transmission
shift lever
P.19
Parking brake lever P.19
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
∗ P.37
Cup holders P.39
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
∗ : If equipped

Entering and ExitingTopic 1
Keys ............................................................................. 7
Smart Access System with
Push-button Start .................................................... 8
Theft Deterrent System ......................................... 9

Topic 1
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(→ P. 8 , 1 7 )
■Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Press: locks all doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks all doors
Press and hold: opens the windows and moon
roof
Press and hold: opens the trunk
Press and hold: sounds the alarm
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
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