2008 Lexus IS250 engine

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6-2. Customization
Multi-information display (P. 139)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 4 7 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
P. 1 6 4 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects150 cm (4.9 ft.)60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Illumination
(
P. 2 3 1 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightingOnOff
Shift lever lightingOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
CountryAvailable language
CanadaEnglish and French

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d owAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 6 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 9 5
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires differing with front and rear tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 0 7
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ....................................................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
Cup holder ..............................................239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features ....................... 436 Daytime running light system ............144
Defogger
Rear window ....................................... 200
Side mirror............................................ 200
Dimension ............................................... 406
Dinghy towing............................... 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise 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...................... 46D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf 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
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 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 ........................... 358E

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Alphabetical index
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................................... 51
Headlight aim .......................................... 341
Headlight cleaner ................................... 151
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 348
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters................................ 251, 253
Side mirror ............................................ 200
Hill-start assist control ......................... 170
Hood ......................................................... 289
Hooks Cargo........................................................ 261
Coat ......................................................... 259
Shopping bag........................................ 261 I/M test......................................................285
Identification
Engine......................................................407
Vehicle ....................................................407
Ignition switch............................................ 117
Illuminated entry system .................... 233
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize ...................................441
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 60
Interior lights Interior lights ...........................................231
Switch....................................................... 234
Wattage ..................................................420
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 290
Replacing the wheel .........................382
Jack handle..............................................382HI
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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
KeysElectronic key ......................................... 20
Engine switch........................................... 117
If you lose your keys......................... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Key number ............................................. 20
Keyless entry ........................................... 34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 342
Wattage.................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Fog light switch .....................................146
Headlights switch ................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................ 234
Outer foot lights ................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light.................. 231
Personal light switch ........................ 234
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Scuff lighting ........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever ...................................128
Vanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Load capacity .......................................... 182 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 286
General maintenance..................... 282
Maintenance data ............................. 406
Maintenance requirements.......... 280
Manual transmission .............................126
Meter Instrument panel lig ht control ......... 131
Meters ....................................................... 130
Micro dust and pollen filter ................196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 60
Side mirror heater............................. 200
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Vanity mirrors ......................................243
Moon roof................................................... 66
MP3 disc .................................................... 217
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer ................................................ 130
Oil Engine oil............................................... 295
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................69
Hood ....................................................... 289
Trunk..............................................................41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Outside temperature display ........... 140
Overhead console ............................... 238K
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Alphabetical index
Overhead courtesy lightsOverhead courtesy lights ............... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Overheating, Engine .......................... 400
Parking assist sensors .......................... 164
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................. 420
PCS.............................................................. 176
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 234
Power outlet ........................................... 250
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system .............................. 176
Radar cruise control ............................. 155
Radiator......................................................301
Radio ......................................................... 204
RDS ............................................................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 256
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Wattage ................................................. 420
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 269
Rear window defogger ...................... 200
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 325
Fuses .........................................................327
Light bulbs ............................................ 342
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................444 Scuff lighting ............................................ 231
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 53
Automatic locking retractor ............ 54
Child restraint system installation..............................................98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .....................................278
Emergency locking retractor.......... 54
How to wear your seat belt ............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 54
Reminder light .....................................362
Seat belt extenders ..............................55
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 53
Seat heaters .................................. 251, 253
Seat position memory ............................ 49
Seat ventilators ...................................... 253
Seating capacity ..................................... 182
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 44
Adjustment precautions .................... 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................98
Cleaning ................................................. 277
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 46
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 49
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat .................77
Seat heaters ............................... 251, 253
Ventilated seats ..................................253
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
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Alphabetical index
Shift leverAutomatic transmission .................... 122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 392
Manual transmission .......................... 126
Shift lever lighting .................................. 231
Shift lock system ....................................392
Shopping bag hooks............................. 261
Side airbags................................................ 79
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ................... 46
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................ 117
Spare tire Inflation pressure..................................316
Spare tire................................................ 382
Spark plug ................................................... 411
Specifications .........................................406
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 130
Speedometer........................................ 130 Steering wheel
Audio switches ....................................229
Manual adjustment .............................. 58
Power adjustment................................ 59
Steering wheel positionmemory ..................................................46
Storage feature ..................................... 236
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
Sun visors ................................................. 242
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 256
Roof .............................................................. 67
Switch ECT switch ............................................. 123
Engine switch .......................................... 117
ETCS switch .......................................... 126
Fog light switch .................................... 146
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Light switches........................................ 143
Power door lock switch..................... 37
Power window switch ........................64
Satellite switches................................ 245
Transmission shift switches ............ 124
Window lock switch ............................64
Wipers and washer switch............. 147