2010 Lexus IS250 tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 1742-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 179
Intuitive parking assist ................. 190
Driving assist systems.................. 196
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ........... 202
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ..................... 206
Vehicle load limits ........................ 209
Winter driving tips ........................ 210
Trailer towing .................................. 214
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 215
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 216
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 460
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................................ 461
If you think something
is wrong ......................................... 467
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 468
Event data recorder .................... 469
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 471
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 480
If you have a flat tire..................... 492
If the engine will not start ........... 501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ............................. 503
If you lose your keys ................... 504
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 505
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................. 509
If your vehicle overheats ............ 512
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................. 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....... 5176-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 520
Fuel information ........................... 535
Tire information............................ 538
6-2. Customization
Customizable features.............. 550
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize .......................... 556
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 558
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 559
Abbreviation list ................................... 562
Alphabetical index .............................. 564
What to do if... ....................................... 574
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 505)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Head restraints
■Removing the head restraints (front and center rear seats)
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Front and center rear seats:
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Folding operation (outside rear
seats only)
To stow the head restraint by
folding it forward, pull the head
restraint up while pushing the
lock release button. Only the
button on the right stay (when
facing the front of the vehicle)
can be used to fold the head
restraint forward.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Pull the head restraint up while pushing the
lock release button.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■When using the rear seat head restraints
Center rear seat: Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position
when using.
Outside rear seats: Make sure the head restraints are not in the stowed/folded
position while in use.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt away
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,
placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a
clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can
change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm)
distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the
back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to
see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still main-
taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.