2016 LEXUS IS250 automatic transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 36
Doors.................................................... 39
Trunk..................................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 46
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 48
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ............. 52
Head restraints................................. 54
Seat belts ............................................ 56
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type)............................. 62
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type)............ 63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 65
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 69
Moon roof ............................................ 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 77
Alarm.................................................... 79
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .............................................. 81
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 82
SRS airbags ....................................... 84
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................... 95
Child restraint systems ............... 100
Installing child restraints ............. 104
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 126
Automatic transmission................ 131
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2When driving

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Manual transmission.................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 192
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits ......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with
a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter ............ 244
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 245
3Interior features

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗
P. 266
P. 269
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 131
Shift lock override button P. 415
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
P. 264
P. 263
Manual transmission shift lever P. 137
Parking brake lever P. 140
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
P. 264
P. 263
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗
P. 266
P. 269
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 156
P. 139
P. 159
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 134
Gauges and meters P. 142
Multi-information display P. 151
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 160
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 43
Glove box P. 251
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ∗ P. 62
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ∗ P. 63
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 140
Audio remote control switches P. 245
Horn P. 141

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ∗
P. 166, 170
P. 170
Distance switch ∗
P. 170
“DISP” switch P. 152
Talk switch*
“DISP” switch P. 152
Distance switch ∗
P. 170
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ∗
P. 166, 170
P. 170
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
VSC off
switch ∗ P. 188
ECT switch P. 132
VSC off
switch ∗ P. 188
ETCS switch P. 138
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
nIf the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
lLocking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→P. 41 7 )
lStarting the engine:→P. 12 6
nWhen the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 34 5
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the operation signals of the system, such as the emer-
gency flashers. (Customizable features →P. 4 6 1 )
nCertification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCESSORY
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.
Turned the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver's door is open
Close the driver's door.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking function*Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking function*Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
function All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
nSetting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10
seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch ( or ) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function*PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function*

Speed linked door locking function
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Driver's door linked door unlocking
function