2010 Lexus IS250 light

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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (P. 3 3 1 )
Front interior lights (P. 3 3 1 )
Rear personal lights (P. 3 3 1 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front footwell lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features
P. 5 5 0 )
Front door courtesy light
Front scuff lights (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lights and front footwell lights.

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights
Models without a moon roof
Door position on/off
On/off
Models with a moon roof
Door position on/off
On/off
Personal lights
Front (models without a moon roof)
On/off
Interior lights and personal lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Front (models with a moon roof)
On/off
Rear
On/off
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3-6. Using the storage features
Console boxes
Front
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
Rear (if equipped)
Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 4 7 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Overhead console
The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■Using the front console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
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3-6. Using the storage features
Cup holders
Front (press-in type)
To open, press down and release
the front of the cup holder lid.
Front (slide type)
Press the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses may
warp or become cracked.
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
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3-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.