2016 LEXUS IS250 Owners Manual

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nImpact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
nUsing the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 4 1 7 )
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 6 1 )
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
lAlways use a seat belt.
lAlways lock all doors.
lEnsure that all doors are properly closed.
lDo not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
lSet the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before driving
Tr u n k
Locking the trunk opener feature
Turn the trunk opener main switch
in the glove box off to disable the
trunk opener.
On
Off
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or the entry function.
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
nOpening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Press the opener switch.
nOpening the trunk from outside the vehicle
Entry function
→P. 2 5
Wireless remote control
→P. 3 6

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nTr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to on, the trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
nTr u n k h a n d l e
nInternal trunk release lever
nUsing the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (→P. 4 1 7 )
On
Off
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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Before driving
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
nWhen children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position lever
Seatback angle lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle knob

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Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
lManual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
Power seat
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch

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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)∗
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
nEntering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
nRecalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
∗: If equipped

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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Using the wireless remote control
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While the desired button (“1”, “2”
or “3”) press on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(→P. 7 9 )
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3