2009 Lexus IS250 ESP

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (ignition) SwitchP.1 9
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 0
●Manual TransmissionP. 2 3
●Parking BrakeP. 2 3
●Multi-information Display P. 2 4
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 5
●Turn Signal LeverP. 2 6
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 6
●ECT SwitchP. 2 7
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 7
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 8
●Cruise ControlP. 2 9
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 3 0
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●Seat BeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 5
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 6
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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance
you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
■ U.S. OWNERS
● In the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
● In Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
■ CANADIAN OWNERS
● In Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
● The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
● Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
● Canada : www.lexus.ca
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All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
●Headlights P. 3 3
●Fog LightsP. 3 4
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r P. 3 5
●Headlight Cleaner P. 3 7
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defoggers P. 3 7
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 7
●Interior LightsP. 4 9
●Rear Sunshade P. 4 9
●CompassP. 5 0
●Tr u n k S t o r a g e E x t e n s i o n P. 5 0
●Luggage MatP. 5 1
●Door LocksP. 5 3
●Po w e r Wi n d ow s P. 5 4
●Moon RoofP. 5 4
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 5
●HoodP. 5 5
●Tr u n kP. 5 6
●Audio System P. 3 9
●Air Conditioning System P. 4 2
●Garage Door OpenerP. 4 3
●AshtraysP. 4 5
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and Ventilators P. 4 6
●Console Boxes P. 4 7
●Glove BoxP. 4 8
●Cup Holders P. 4 8
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
IS_U (L/O_0808)
Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.