2009 Lexus IS250 parking brake

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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,
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.33
P.26
P.34
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P.37
Rear sunshade switch ∗ P.49
Inside door lock button P.53
Fuel filler door opener P.55
Driving and seat position
memory switches
∗ P.13
Power window switches P.54
Window lock switch P.54
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.15
Trunk opener P.56
Hood release lever P.55
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.23
Satellite switches P.25
Tilt and telescop ic steering lock
release lever
∗ P.16Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
∗ P.16
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.53

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IS_U (L/O_0808)
OverviewInstrument Panel
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
∗ P.46
Automatic transmission
shift lever
P.20
Ashtrays P.45
Cup holders P.48
Ashtrays P.45
Manual transmission
shift lever
P.23
Parking brake lever P.23
Seat heaters/seat heaters
and ventilators
∗ P.46
Cup holders P.48
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
∗ : If equipped

When DrivingTopic 3
Engine (ignition) Switch ....................................... 19
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 20
Manual Transmission........................................... 23
Parking Brake ........................................................ 23
Multi-information Display.................................. 24
Satellite Switches ................................................. 25
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 26
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 26
ECT Switch ............................................................. 27
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 27
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 28
Cruise Control ...................................................... 29
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ....................... 30

Topic 3
When Driving
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

Topic 3
When Driving
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Pa rk in g B ra ke
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake : firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake : depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■ Manual transmission
To set the parking brake : pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake : press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever
slightly before lowering it as far as it will go.1
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