2009 Lexus IS250 lock

Topic 3
When Driving
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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.
Parking Brake
■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
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Topic 4
Rain and Night Driving
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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the headlights are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and the outside rear
view mirrors, press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
To d i m : turn the dial counterclockwise.
To b r i g h t e n : turn the dial clockwise.
The system turns off automa tically after 15 minutes.
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Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under license
from HomeLink. The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your
vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed
to operate 3 different devices.
■ Programming HomeLink
Hold your hand-held transmitter within 3
inches of the HomeLink buttons.
Press and hold down the desired HomeLink
button.
For U.S.A. owners: While pressing the HomeLink
 button,
press and hold down the button on the hand-
held transmitter until the indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
For Canadian owners: While pressing the HomeLink
 button,
repeatedly press and release (cycle) the but-
ton on the hand-held transmitter every 2
seconds until the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash.
If your garage door is of the rolling code type: Press the training button on the motor-head unit
in your garage.
Press and hold the vehicle’s programmed
HomeLink
 button for 2 seconds and release
it. Repeat this step once again. If the door does not open, press and release
the same button once again.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting system s, security systems, and other devices.

Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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Console Boxes
Front
To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob
pulled up.
Rear (if equipped)
To open, press the lock release button and lift the
armrest.
Overhead console
To open, press the lid.
There is a power outlet locate d in the front console box.

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Driving Comfort
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving ComfortDriving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Before Driving
Glove Box
Open: press the button.
Lock
Unlock
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Cup Holders
Front (press-in type)
To open, press down on the front of the lid.
Front (slide type)
To open, pull and hold the knob and slide the arm-
rest.
Rear
To open, press in and release.
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Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks ............................................................. 53
Power Windows .................................................... 54
Moon Roof .............................................................. 54
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 55
Hood ......................................................................... 55
Trunk......................................................................... 56

Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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Door Locks
■Locking the vehicle from inside
Inside lock button
Locks
Unlocks
Door lock switch
Operates all door locks.
Locks
Unlocks
■ Locking the vehicle from outside
Using the entry function or wireless remote control (  P. 7 , 8 )
■Rear door child-protector lock
Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
Always set the child protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seat.
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Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
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Powe r Wi n d ows
Powe r w i n d ow s w i t c h e s
To o p e n : press the switch.
To c l o s e : pull the switch up.
Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.
Window lock switch The window lock switch disables the opera-
tion of passenger window switches.
Moon Roof (If Equipped)
■Opening and closing
Opens
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully
opened position.
To fully open, press the switch again.
Closes
■Tilt up and down
Tilts up
Tilts down
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