2008 Lexus IS250 parking brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 46
Seat position memory ................... 49
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 52
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...... 58
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 59
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 60
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 61 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 66
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 69 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 72 Engine immobilizer system ......... 72
Alarm.................................................... 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 76
1-7. Safety information ....................... 77 Correct driving posture ............... 77
SRS airbags ....................................... 79
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint sy stems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108 Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ign ition) switch ................ 117
Automatic Transmission ............ 122
Manual Transmission................... 126
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 251
P. 253
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 122
Shift lock override button P. 392
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 249
P. 248
Manual transmission shift lever P. 126
Parking brake lever P. 129
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 249
P. 248
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 251
P. 253
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 143
P. 128
P. 146
Shift paddle switches  P. 124
Gauges and meters P. 130
Multi-information display P. 139
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 147
Engine (ignition) switch P. 117
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 236
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 59
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 129
Audio remote control switches P. 229

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Driving position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to butto n “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door. While the desired button (“1”, “2”
or “3”) press on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Seat position memory (if equipped)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position. While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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2-1. Driving procedures ....... 108Driving the vehicle................. 108
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 117
Automatic Transmission ........ 122
Manual Transmission.............. 126
Turn signal lever ....................... 128
Parking brake ........................... 129
2-2. Instrument cluster ......... 130 Gauges and meters ................ 130
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 136
Multi-information display ...................................... 139
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers......... 143
Headlight switch...................... 143
Fog light switch ........................ 146
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 147
Headlight cleaner switch....... 151 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 152
Cruise control.......................... 152
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 155
Intuitive parking assist ........... 164
Driving assist systems ............ 170
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........ 176
2-5. Driving information........ 179 Cargo and luggage ................. 179
Vehicle load limits ................... 182
Winter driving tips .................. 183
Trailer towing ........................... 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ......................... 188
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ......................... 189

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 1 1 7 )
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 122)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever into 1. (P. 1 2 6 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 9 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
P. 122)
Manual transmissionWith the clutch pedal fully depressed, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (
P. 1 2 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
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STEP2