2008 Lexus IS250 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U)

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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

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TachometerTacho indicator ....................................130
Tachometer ............................................130
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 76
Tire inflation pressure........................... 316
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 426
Uniform tire quality grading..........427
Tires Chains .......................................................183
Checking ............................................... 306
If you have a flat tire.......................... 382
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Inflation pressure sensor................308
Information.............................................424
Replacing............................................... 382
Rotating tires ........................................ 306
Size ............................................................. 415
Snow tires................................................183
Tools .......................................................... 382
Total load capacity................................. 182 Towing
Dinghy towing ........................... 188, 189
Emergency towing........................... 350
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC.......................................................... 170
Traction control ...................................... 170
Transmission shift switches ................ 124
Trip meter ................................................. 130
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 258
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ..................................................420
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage ..................................................420T
*: Refer to the “Navigatio n System Owner’s Manual”

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Alphabetical index
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 243
VDIM .......................................................... 170
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 170
Vehicle identification number ......... 407
Vehicle stability control....................... 170
Ventilators ...............................................253
VSC ............................................................. 170
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................360
Open door .......................................... 362
Seat belt reminder............................. 362
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.....................361
Brake assist system.............................361
Brake system .......................................360
Charging system .................................361
Electric power steering warning light .......................................361
Low fuel level ....................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.............361
Master warning light ........................ 362
Open door ........................................... 362
Pre-collision system ...........................361
Pretensioners.........................................361
Seat belt reminder light .................. 362
SRS airbags ............................................361
Tire pressure warning light ........................................................ 362 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 370
Dynamic radar cruise control ....................... 370, 373
Engine oil level.....................................373
Engine oil maintenance...................373
Engine oil pressure........................... 369
Hill-start assist control ..................... 372
Hood ........................................................373
Intuitive parking assist ......... 370, 373
Moon roof..............................................373
Open door ............................................373
Parking brake.......................................373
Pre-collision system............. 370, 373
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 378
Steering lock........................................ 370
Tire pressure warning system................... 370, 373
Traction control................................... 372
Trunk.........................................................373
Vehicle stability control................... 372
Washer fluid .........................................373
Washer Checking............................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183
Switch ........................................................ 147
Washing and waxing............................274
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 179
Load limits............................................... 182
Weight .................................................... 406V
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Wheels ..................................................... 320
Window glasses .......................................64
Window lock switch................................64
WindowsPower windows .....................................64
Rear window defogger ..................200
Washer ..................................................... 147
Windshield wipers ................................. 147
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 325
WMA disc................................................. 217

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 8 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 1If the engine will not start
P. 7 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 4If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 2If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 3If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 3 9 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 74Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 0 2If the vehicle becomes stuck

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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 6 0If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 6 0P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 2
or
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 2
P. 3 6 2P. 3 6 2
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 2P. 3 6 1
P. 3 6 1P. 3 6 2
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightLow tire pressure warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 3 6 9If the warning message is displayed

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 8 9Trunk openerP. 4 1Fuel filler door P. 6 9
Hood lock release lever P. 2 8 9Fuel filler door openerP. 6 9Tire inflation pressureP. 4 1 5
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 70, 409
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 1 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
IS250 IS250
(2WD models) (AWD models) IS350
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.7) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 410
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30