2016 LEXUS IS250 ESP

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 0 4If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 1 3If the engine will not start
P. 7 7Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 1 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 4 1 5
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 2 4If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 1 6If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 2 1If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 9Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 2 7If the vehicle becomes stuck

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When Driving Topic 3Entering and Exiting Topic 1
Before Driving Topic 2OverviewContents
lEngine (ignition) SwitchP.1 9
lAutomatic TransmissionP. 2 0
lManual TransmissionP. 2 3
lParking BrakeP. 2 3
lMulti-information DisplayP. 2 4
lSatellite SwitchesP. 2 5
lTu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 6
lEmergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 6
lECT SwitchP. 2 7
lKeysP.7
lSmart Access System with
Push-button StartP. 8
lTheft Deterrent SystemP.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
Owner’s
Manual
. We strongly encourage you to review the
Owner’s
Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have a betterunderstanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
lETCS SwitchP.2 7
lIntuitive Parking AssistP. 2 8
lCruise ControlP. 2 9
lDynamic Radar Cruise
ControlP. 3 0
lSeats (Manual) P.1 1
lSeats (Power) P.1 2
lDriving and Seat Position
Memory SystemP.1 3
lHead RestraintsP.1 4
lSeat BeltsP.1 4
l

Outside Rear View Mirrors
P.1 5
lAnti-glare Inside
Rear View MirrorP.1 5
lSteering WheelP.1 6

Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort Topic 5
Opening and ClosingTopic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus Responding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized. Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
lHeadlightsP. 33
lFog LightsP. 3 4
lWindshield Wipers and
Wa s h e rP. 3 5
lHeadlight CleanerP. 3 7
lRear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror DefoggersP. 3 7
l

Instrument Panel Light Control
P. 3 7
lInterior LightsP.4 9
lRear SunshadeP. 4 9
lCompassP. 5 0
lTrunk Storage ExtensionP. 5 0
lLuggage MatP. 5 1
lDoor LocksP.5 3
lPo w e r Wi n d o w sP. 5 4
lMoon RoofP. 5 4
lFuel Tank CapP. 5 5
lHoodP. 5 5
lTr u n kP. 5 6
lAudio SystemP.3 9
lAir Conditioning SystemP. 4 2
lGarage Door OpenerP. 4 3
lAshtraysP. 4 5
lSeat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and VentilatorsP. 4 6
lConsole BoxesP. 4 7
lGlove BoxP. 4 8
lCup HoldersP. 4 8
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration maydiffer from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartment
Retrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are locked
Retrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 seconds
Tried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is open
Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*
Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.