2013 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 US owners, and seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instru ctions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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..................................................... 53
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 57
Driving position memory ............. 59
Head restraints................................. 63
Seat belts ............................................ 66
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 73
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 74 Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror...................................... 76
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 78
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................. 81
Moon roof .......................................... 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 88
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .......... 91
Alarm.................................................... 93
Theft prevention labels ................. 96
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 97
SRS airbags ....................................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 110
Child restraint sy stems ................. 115
Installing child restraints ............... 119
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............... 323
• Glove box .................................... 324
• Console boxes ........................... 325
• Overhead console ................... 326
• Cup holders................................. 327
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 329
• Auxiliary box ............................... 329
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 330
Vanity mirrors ................................. 331
Clock ................................................. 332
Satellite switch es .......................... 333
Ashtrays ........................................... 336
Cigarette lighter ........................... 337
Power outlet .................................. 338
Seat heaters.................................... 339
Seat heaters and ve ntilators ..... 341
Armrest ............................................ 343
Rear sunshade ............................... 344
Trunk storage extension ........... 346
Coat hooks ..................................... 347
Assist grips ..................................... 348
Floor mat.......................................... 349
Trunk features............................... 350
Garage door opener................. 353
Compass.......................................... 359
Safety Connect ............................. 363 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 372
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 376
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 379
General maintena nce ................. 381
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 385
Hood ................................................ 388
Positioning a floor jack.............. 389
Engine compartment................... 391
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure.................. 418
Wheels ............................................. 422
Air conditioning filter.................. 424
Electronic key battery ................ 426
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 428
Headlight aim ................................ 442
Light bulbs ....................................... 444
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Driving position memory switches  P. 59
Door lock switch P. 48
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 78
Window lock switch P. 81
Power window switches P. 81
Pictorial indexInterior

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Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 339
P. 341
Automatic transmi ssion shift lever P. 144
Shift lock override button P. 494
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 337
P. 336
P. 329
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 167
P. 150
P. 171
Shift paddle switches P. 145, 147
Gauges and meters P. 153
Multi-information display P. 162
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 173
Engine (ignition) switch P. 140
Trunk opener main switch P. 53
Glove box P. 323
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 73
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 74
Parking brake pedal P. 151
Audio remote control switches P. 267
Horn P. 152
Hood release lever P. 388

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Without navigation system
Clock

P. 332
Audio
system

P. 220
Air conditioning
system
P. 210Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers switch
P. 218
Security indicator
P. 91, 93
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 454
: If equipped
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Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 332
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 91, 93
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 454
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
switch
*2
A
Pictorial indexInstrument panel