2011 Lexus IS250 lock

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 and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 53
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ............................................ 60
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 67
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 68
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 70
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 72 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 75
Moon roof .......................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........ 85
Alarm.................................................... 87
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ................ 91
SRS airbags ....................................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 104
Child restraint sy stems ............... 109
Installing child re straints ............... 113
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features................ 319
• Glove box ................................... 320
• Console boxes .......................... 320
• Overhead console ................... 322
• Cup holders................................. 322
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 324
• Auxiliary box ............................... 325
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 326
Vanity mirrors ................................ 327
Clock ................................................ 328
Satellite switches .......................... 329
Ashtrays ........................................... 332
Cigarette lighter ........................... 333
Power outlet ................................... 334
Seat heaters................................... 335
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 338
Armrest ............................................. 341
Rear sunshade ............................... 342
Trunk storage extension ........... 344
Coat hooks ..................................... 345
Floor mat.......................................... 346
Trunk features................................ 347
Garage door opener................. 350
Compass.......................................... 356
Safety Connect ............................ 360 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 371
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 374
General maintena nce ................ 376
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 379
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 380
Hood ................................................ 383
Positioning a floor jack.............. 384
Engine compartment................. 386
Tires .................................................. 400
Tire inflation pressure.................. 412
Wheels .............................................. 416
Air conditioning filter................... 418
Electronic key battery ................. 421
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 423
Headlight aim ................................ 437
Light bulbs ....................................... 439
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B
Driving position memory switches  P. 53
Door lock switch P. 43
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 72
Window lock switch P. 75
Power window switches P. 75
Pictorial indexInterior

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 335
P. 338
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 139
Shift lock override button P. 492
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 333
P. 332
P. 325
Manual transmission shift lever P. 145
Parking brake lever P. 148
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 333
P. 332
P. 325
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 335
P. 338
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 165
P. 147
P. 168
Shift paddle switches (a utomatic transmission) P. 140, 142
Gauges and meters P. 151
Multi-information display P. 160
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 169
Engine (ignition) switch P. 134
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Glove box P. 319
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 67
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 68
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 148
Audio remote control switches P. 263
Horn P. 150
Hood release lever P. 383

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Without navigation system
Clock

P. 328
Audio
system

P. 216
Air conditioning
system
P. 206Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers switch
P. 214
Security indicator
P. 85, 87
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 450
: If equipped
A

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Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 328
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 85, 87
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 450
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
switch
*2
A
Pictorial indexInstrument panel