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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 362
Vanity mirrors .................... 363
Clock .................................. 364
Satellite switches ................ 365
Ashtrays ............................. 368
Cigarette lighter.................. 369
Power outlet ....................... 370
Seat heaters ........................ 371
Seat heaters and ventilators 374
Armrest............................... 377
Rear sunshade .................... 378
Trunk storage extension ..... 380
Coat hooks.......................... 381
Floor mat ............................ 382
Trunk features .................... 383
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 3954-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 398
Hood ................................... 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment .......... 404
Tires ................................... 420
Tire inflation pressure ........ 424
Wheels................................ 426
Air conditioning filter ........ 428
Electronic key battery ........ 431
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 433
Light bulbs ......................... 448
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 465
Fuel pump shut off system . 466
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare tire) 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 497
If the engine will not start .. 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 514
If you lose your keys .......... 515
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 521
If your vehicle overheats .... 525
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................ 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck .....
529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 5316-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information................. 553
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 556
Abbreviation list ......................... 562
Alphabetical index ...................... 563
What to do if... ........................... 574
6Vehicle specifications
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are operating.
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following sit-
uations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 516)
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 elec-
trical noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the follow-
ing metallic 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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are operating.
Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds if an attempt to lock the door is
made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm sys-
tem.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 4
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 3 1
Security feature
P. 4 8
Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 2
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................. 465
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 466
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire)................................. 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........ 497
If the engine will not start 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............ 514
If you lose your keys ........ 515If the electronic key
does not operate
properly.......................... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 521
If your vehicle overheats . 525
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls....... 528
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................... 529
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency...................... 531
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 sec-
onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being pres-
ent, or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present. *
Once3
times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
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Once3
times
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the shift lever in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed (with
the shift lever
out of in P, the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 435)
Once
(Vehicles with an
automatic transmis-
sion)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
ACCESSORY
mode with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
(Vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice
to ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
depressing the
clutch pedal.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure