2009 Lexus IS250 trunk

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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 sy stems ............... 100
Installing child restraints ............. 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignit ion) switch .............. 126
Automatic transmission................ 131
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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 fe atures................ 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 switch es ......................... 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 requir ements .... 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
4Maintenance and care

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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 325
P. 404
P. 439
P. 449
Tail lights P. 156
Side marker lights P. 156
Trunk P. 43
Rear window defogger P. 218
Doors P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 139

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 156
P. 139
P. 159
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 134
Gauges and meters P. 142
Multi-information display P. 151
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 160
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 43
Glove box P. 251
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 62
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 63
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 140
Audio remote control switches P. 245
Horn P. 141

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Rear sunshade switch  P. 273
Trunk opener P. 43
Fuel filler door opener P. 74
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 165
Satellite switches P. 260
Instrument panel lightcontrol dial
P. 143
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Before driving1
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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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1-1. Key information
●The card key is not waterproof.
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (P. 4 3 , 2 5 1 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( P. 4 1 6 )
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
Observe the following.
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the electronic keys.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment.
●If the battery cover is not installed and
the battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive termi-
nal facing the Lexus emblem.

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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 )
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: If equipped