2009 Lexus IS250 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53689U)

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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
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 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 SwitchP. 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

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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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
●Trunk Storage Extension P. 5 0
●Luggage MatP. 5 1
●Door LocksP. 5 3
●Po w e r Wi n d o w 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 vehi cle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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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 telescopic steering lock release lever
 P.16Tilt and telesc opic steering
control switch
 P.16
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.53

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Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Air conditioning system P.42
Emergency flasher switch P.26
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.37
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.39
Glove box P.48
Trunk opener main switch P.56
See P.5.
Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch

P.29
P.30
Distance switch  P.30
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
 : If equipped

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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

Entering and ExitingTopic 1
Keys ............................................................................. 7
Smart Access System with
Push-button Start .................................................... 8
Theft Deterrent System ......................................... 9

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
( P. 8 , 1 9 )
*: If equipped
■ Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,
or if equipped with a card key, press the button
and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Press: locks all doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks all doors
Press and hold: opens the windows and moon
roof*
Press and hold: opens the trunk
Press and hold: sounds the alarm
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
control.)
*: If equipped
Card key*
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Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk
release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 19.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 60.