2010 Lexus IS250C door lock

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
●HeadlightsP. 3 3
●Fog LightsP. 3 4
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e rP. 3 5
●Headlight CleanerP. 3 7
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror DefoggersP. 3 7
●Instrument Panel Light
ControlP. 3 7
●Door LocksP. 8 3
●Po w e r Wi n d o w sP. 8 3
●Retractable HardtopP. 8 4
●Fuel Tank CapP. 8 6
●HoodP. 8 7
●Tr u n kP. 8 8
●Touch ScreenP. 3 9
●Navigation SystemP. 4 2
●Hands-free System For
Cellular PhoneP. 4 8 , 6 1
●Audio SystemP. 5 6 , 6 7
●Air Conditioning
SystemP. 6 0 , 7 2
●Speech Command
SystemP. 7 3
●Garage Door OpenerP. 7 9
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Audio remote control switches
P.59
OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.21
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.33
P.26
P.34
Headlight cleaner switch  P.37
Inside door lock buttons P.83
Fuel filler door opener P.86
Driving and seat position
memory switches
 P.15
Power window switches P.83
Window lock switch P.83
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.17
Trunk opener P.88
Hood lock release lever P.87
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.23
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.17
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.83
Roof switch P.84
Satellite switches P.25

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P.10, 19)
*: 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 both side doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks passenger's door
Press and hold: opens the windows
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.)
Card key*
1
2
3
4

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
door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the 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 the 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 91.

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock both side doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the electronic key or the wire-
less remote control.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF and the driver’s door
is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Driving and Seat Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■Setting memory positions
Press the SET button, then within 3 seconds press
one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3) until you
hear a beep.
The current position of the seat, as well as the
position of the steering wheel and the outside
rear view mirrors (for the driver's seat only) is
recorded.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3).
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver's seat only)
While holding down the desired memory button,
press and hold the button on the wireless
remote control or door lock switch until you hear a
beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of
the doors within 180 seconds after the beep is
heard.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver's seat.
Positions can be conveniently recorded for the vehicle's primary drivers and passengers.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position
to be recalled automatically when the driver's door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver's door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.)

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.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other devices.

Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks ............................................................. 83
Power Windows .................................................... 83
Retractable Hardtop ........................................... 84
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 86
Hood ......................................................................... 87
Trunk........................................................................ 88