2016 LEXUS IS250 transmission

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
NOTICE
nTo avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Switch to ACCESSORY mode. (→P. 1 2 8 )
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driv-
ing the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact
the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended
equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
STEP1
STEP2
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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters∗
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.Driver’s
seat
Front
passenger’s
seat
∗: If equipped

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
nThe seat heaters can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nWhen not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Front
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators∗
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Heats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Front
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
∗: If equipped

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3-5. Other interior features
nThe seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nWhen not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Heats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seat
Front
passenger’s
seat

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
nChecking battery condition
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Not working properly,
have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
White: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
nBefore recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
lIf recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
lMake sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.
nAfter recharging/reconnecting the battery
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow the procedure bellow to initialize
the system.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (automatic transmission) or depress the brake
pedal with the shift lever in N (manual transmission), and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open and close any of the doors.
Start the engine. (If the engine does not start first time, repeat the proce-
dure.)
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts at the above method, contact
your Lexus dealer.
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STEP2
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR DOOR RH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM27. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
15RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belts, intuitive parking assist,
automatic transmission, seat heater
and ventilator
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, smart access system with
push-button start, AWD system, out-
side rear view mirrors, VDIM, air con-
ditioning system, pre-collision seat
belt, electric tilt and telescopic steer-
ing, power windows, navigation sys-
tem
nAfter a fuse is replaced
lIf the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 3 6 3 )
lIf the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
nIf there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.