2009 Lexus IS250 hood open

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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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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock functi on or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (

P. 4 3 5 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 445
Lights
Door courtesy lights .........................247
Emergency flasher switch ..............372
Fog light switch.....................................159
Hazard light switch............................372
Headlights switch ................................156
Interior light switch............................ 249
Outer foot lights..................................247
Overhead courtesy light ................247
Personal light switch ........................ 249
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 363
Scuff lighting..........................................247
Shift lever lighting ...............................247
Turn signal lever................................... 139
Vanity lights .......................................... 258
Wattage ................................................. 445
Load capacity .......................................... 199
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 304
General maintenance .....................300
Maintenance data ............................. 430
Maintenance requirements .......... 298
Manual transmission............................. 137
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 143
Meters ....................................................... 142
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 214 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......................65
Side mirror heater .............................. 218
Side mirrors .............................................66
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 258
Moon roof.....................................................71
MP3 disc ..................................................235
Multi-information display .....................151
Noise from under vehicle.......................16
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil Engine oil................................................. 313
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 74
Hood ........................................................307
Trunk ........................................................... 43
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 247
Wattage ..................................................445
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding.......................... 66
Mirror position memory ....................48
Outside temperature display ........... 152
Overhead console ...............................253
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights .............. 247
Wattage ..................................................445
Overheating, Engine........................... 424L
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Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 383
Open door ..........................................385
Seat belt reminder ............................385
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 384
Brake assist system .......................... 384
Brake system ....................................... 383
Charging system ............................... 384
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 384
Low fuel level.......................................385
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 384
Master warning light ........................385
Open door ...........................................385
Pre-collision system ......................... 384
Pretensioners ...................................... 384
Seat belt reminder light ..................385
SRS airbags .......................................... 384
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................385
Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 393
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................393, 395
Engine oil level.................................... 395
Engine oil maintenance.................. 395
Engine oil pressure........................... 392
Hood ....................................................... 395
Intuitive parking assist .........393, 395
Moon roof............................................. 395
Open door ........................................... 395
Parking brake ...................................... 395
Pre-collision system .............393, 395 Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 400
Steering lock.........................................393
Tire pressure warning system................... 393, 395
Trunk ....................................................... 395
Washer fluid ........................................ 395
Washer
Checking ............................................... 324
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 200
Switch........................................................ 160
Washing and waxing ........................... 292
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 196
Load limits .............................................. 199
Weight.................................................... 430
Wheels ......................................................340
Window glasses ...................................... 69
Window lock switch ............................... 69
Windows
Power windows .....................................69
Rear window defogger.................... 218
Washer .................................................... 160
Windshield wipers................................. 160
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery.......................345
WMA disc ............................................... 235
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 0 7Trunk openerP. 4 3Fuel filler door P. 74
Hood lock release lever P. 3 0 7Fuel filler door opener P. 74Tire inflation pressureP. 4 3 9
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 75, 433
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 3 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
IS250 IS250
(2WD models) (AWD models) IS350
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.7) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 434
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30