2009 Lexus IS250 engine

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When driving
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P.  7 7 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Wh

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CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera-
tor while starting the engine under any circums

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When driving
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switc

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Selecting shift ranges in the D positionTo drive using temporary shift range se lection, operate the “-” shift paddle
switch. The shift range can then be selected by op

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When driving
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Shift rangeFunction
6Automatica

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Changing shift ranges in S modeTo enter S mode, shift the shift lever  to the S position. The shift range can
then be selected by oper ating the “-” and “+” shift p

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When driving
■When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will

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Snow modeThe snow mode is used for accel-
erating and driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow. 
Push the switch once more to
return to normal mode. 
■Maximum d