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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 37
Wireless remote control ....... 52
Doors .................................... 54
Trunk .................................... 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 63
Driving position memory ..... 65
Head restraints...................... 69
Seat belts .............................. 72
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable type) . 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ..... 78Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror......................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................ 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 96
Double locking system ....... 101
Alarm ................................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 108
SRS airbags ........................ 110
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints .... 129
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 139
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside
temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific
gravity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand, and
that chains match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the
ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet
vents in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chas-
sis.
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Index
561
Abbreviation list ....................... 562
Alphabetical index.................... 563
What to do if... ......................... 574
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for informa-
tion regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Air conditioning
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor