2012 Lexus IS250 door lock

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
IS350/250_U
CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■Seat belt damage and wear
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in
a serious accident, even if there's no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer.
■Using a seat belt extender
●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because
the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seatin g position other than the one originally
intended.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
IS350/250_U
■Door lock linked window operation
The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→ P. 5 0 5 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 5 3 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
IS350/250_U
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (→P. 5 0 5 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully
open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind
noise.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
IS350/250_U
■If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightlyStop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch until the moon roof completely
closes.
During the operation, the moon roof will move in the manner outlined
below. If the switch is released during the operation, the operation will
have to be performed again from the beginning.
The moon roof will close, open and then pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds. Then it will close, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second, after
which it will tilt down and open and then close.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “TILT” switch until the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
Release the “TILT” switch once and then press and hold the “TILT” switch
until the moon roof completely closes.
After moving to the tilt up position, the moon roof will move in the follow-
ing manner. If the switch is released during the operation, the operation
will have to be performed again from the beginning.
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds while in the tilt up
position and then make some fine adjustments. Following this, it will pause
for approximately 1 second, tilt down, open and then close.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 553)
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
IS350/250_U
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock function
or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine by pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. (The alarm will be deactivated
or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
IS350/250_U
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Points to remember before locking the doors
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm, make sure to check the following
before locking the doors:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●The alarm system does not guarantee absolute security. To help prevent theft,
make sure to check that no valuables and so forth are left in the vehicle.
■Unexpected triggering of the alarm
In the following situations, perform an operation that will deactivate or stop the
alarm (→P. 9 2 )
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●When someone without a key is left in the
vehicle and the doors are locked.
When a door, the trunk or hood is opened
from inside the vehicle, the alarm may be
triggered.
●When the battery is recharged or
replaced, due to battery discharge and so
forth, after locking the doors.
The alarm may be activated when the hood
is opened and the battery is reconnected
after the mechanical key has been used to
unlock the doors.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
IS350/250_U
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
IS350/250_U
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→ P. 155)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 1 4 6 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→ P. 155)
Shift the shift lever into N. ( →P. 1 5 2 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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