2009 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain on when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customiz-
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Front door courtesy light
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.

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Interior lightsModels without a moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Models with a moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Personal lights
Front (models without a moon roof) On/off
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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Front (models with a moon roof)
On/off
Rear On/off
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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Glove box
Console boxes
Cup holders
Bottle holders/door pockets
Overhead console
Glove box

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Console boxesFront Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
Rear (if equipped) Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch located in the glove box. (

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Using the front console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
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Cup holdersFront (press-in type) To open, press down and release
the front of the cup holder lid.
Front (slide type) Press the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses may
warp or become cracked.
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
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To open, press in and release the
rear cup holder on the rear center
armrest.
■Using the front cup holder (slide type) to store small items
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Remove the cup holder insert holding the
base part.
Cup holders