2009 Lexus IS250 door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 36
Doors.................................................... 39
Trunk..................................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 46
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 48
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 52
Head restraints................................. 54
Seat belts ............................................ 56
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 62
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ............ 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 66 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 69
Moon roof ............................................ 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 77
Alarm.................................................... 79
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 82
SRS airbags ....................................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 95
Child restraint systems ............... 100
Installing child restraints ............. 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 126
Automatic transmission................ 131
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 247
• Interior lights ............................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features................ 251
• Glove box...................................... 251
• Console boxes ........................... 252
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 257
Vanity mirror ................................. 258
Clock ................................................. 259
Satellite switches ......................... 260
Ashtrays ........................................... 263
Cigarette lighter ........................... 264
Power outlet ................................... 265
Seat heaters.................................... 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 269
Armrest ............................................ 272
Rear sunshade ............................... 273
Trunk storage extension............ 275
Coat hooks ..................................... 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener................... 281
Compass.......................................... 287 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood.................................................. 307
Positioning a floor jack.............. 308
Engine compartment................... 310
Tires ................................................... 325
Tire inflation pressure................. 336
Wheels............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Electronic key battery ................ 345
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 347
Headlight aim.................................. 361
Light bulbs ....................................... 363
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Driving position memory switches

Seat position memory switches


P. 48
P. 52
Door lock switch P. 39
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 66
Window lock switch P. 69
Power window switches P. 69
Pictorial indexInterior

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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 24
Wireless remote control ......... 36
Doors ............................................ 39
Trunk ............................................. 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 46
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) .......................... 48
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ........ 52
Head restraints .......................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 62
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 63 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 65
Outside rear view mirrors...... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 69
Moon roof .................................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 77
Alarm............................................ 79
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 82
SRS airbags ................................ 84
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 95
Child restraint systems ......... 100
Installing child restraints....... 104

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key
) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (
P. 2 5 )
Unlocks the trunk (
P. 2 5 )
Starts the engine (
P. 1 2 6 )

: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Pressing and holding the button
closes the windows.
The moon roof will also close. (if
equipped)
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk