2012 Lexus IS250 door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IS350/250_U
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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.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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IS350/250_U
1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 33
Wireless remote control .............. 45
Doors.................................................... 48
Trunk..................................................... 52
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 56
Driving position memory ............ 58
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 73 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 75
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 77
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 80
Moon roof .......................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 90
Alarm.................................................... 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 96
SRS airbags ....................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 109
Child restraint systems ................. 114
Installing child restraints .............. 118
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
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Intuitive parking assist

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 329
• Glove box ................................... 330
• Console boxes .......................... 330
• Overhead console ................... 332
• Cup holders................................. 332
•Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 334
• Auxiliary box .............................. 335
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 336
Vanity mirrors................................ 337
Clock ................................................ 338
Satellite switches .......................... 339
Ashtrays ........................................... 342
Cigarette lighter ........................... 343
Power outlet ................................... 344
Seat heaters.................................... 345
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 348
Armrest ............................................. 351
Rear sunshade ............................... 352
Trunk storage extension ........... 354
Coat hooks .................................... 355
Floor mat.......................................... 356
Trunk features................................ 357
Garage door opener................. 360
Compass.......................................... 366
Safety Connect ............................. 370 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 382
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 385
General maintenance ................ 387
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 390
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 391
Hood ................................................. 394
Positioning a floor jack............... 395
Engine compartment.................. 397
Tires .................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure................. 424
Wheels ............................................. 428
Air conditioning filter................. 430
Electronic key battery ................ 433
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 435
Headlight aim ................................ 449
Light bulbs........................................ 451
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Driving position memory switches ∗ P. 58
Door lock switch P. 48
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 77
Window lock switch P. 80
Power window switches P. 80
Pictorial indexInterior

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IS350/250_U
1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 33
Wireless remote control ......... 45
Doors ........................................... 48
Trunk ............................................. 52
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 56
Driving position memory ....... 58
Head restraints .......................... 62
Seat belts ..................................... 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 73
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 75
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 77 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 80
Moon roof ................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 90
Alarm............................................ 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 96
SRS airbags ................................ 98
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 109
Child restraint systems .......... 114
Installing child restraints........ 118

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Before driving
IS350/250_U
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key∗) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( →P. 3 4 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 3 4 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 141)
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: If equipped
Electronic key
Electronic keyElectronic key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS350/250_U
Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Unlocking the trunk Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
IS350/250_U
Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk