2008 Lexus IS 250 User Guide

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  • 2008 Lexus IS 250 | User Guide - Page 1
    Contents 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 better understanding of your vehicle's capabilities and limitations. Overview Topic 1 Entering and Exiting lKeys
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    46 Customizing Your Lexus 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. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color
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    18 P.27 P.22 P.28 Shift paddle switches ∗ Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch Headlight cleaner switch ∗ Rear sunshade switch ∗ Inside door lock button Fuel filler door opener P.29 P.40 P.43 P.45 Multi-information display P.20 Driving and seat position memory switches ∗ P.13 Door
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    Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P.29 Security indicator light P.9 Audio system P.31 Glove box P.39 Trunk opener main switch P.46 See P.5. ECT switch (automatic transmission) ETCS switch (manual transmission) Distance switch ∗ P.22 P.23 P.25 P.24, 25 Cruise control switch
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    heaters/seat heaters and ventilators ∗ P.37 Automatic transmission shift lever P.18 Ashtrays P.37 Cup holders P.39 Manual transmission Ashtrays P.37 Manual transmission shift lever P.19 Parking brake lever P.19 Seat heaters/seat heaters and ventilators ∗ P.37 Cup holders P.39 ∗ : If equipped
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    twice: unlocks all doors Press and hold: opens the windows and moon roof 3 Press and hold: opens the trunk 4 Press and hold: sounds the alarm (Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehicle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless
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    the vehicle, press the lock button on either of the front door handles. Driving Comfort Opening and Closing n Opening the trunk To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk release button. What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate
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    system is armed. To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the electronic key or the wireless remote control. n Steering lock The steering wheel locks when the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is in OFF. 9
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    Topic 2 Before Driving Seats (Manual) n Adjusting seat position With the lever raised, slide the seat forward or backward. n Adjusting seatback angle With the lever raised, tilt the seatback forward or
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    forward 2 Reclines the seatback Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing n Adjusting the seat cushion 1 Raises and lowers the front of the cushion 2 Raises and lowers the entire seat What to do if ... n Adjusting the lumbar support Customizing Your Lexus 1 Firmer 2 Softer 12
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    beep is heard. Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position to be recalled automatically when the driver's door is opened. (The linked function does not operate if the driver's door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside the vehicle
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    adjust (L or R), use the master switch. To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch. On some models, the mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing. To disable this function, set the master switch in the neutral position (between L and R). 14 Customizing Your Lexus
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    2 Before Driving Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare. To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO button. The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is turned ON. Steering Wheel n Manually adjustable
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    without turning on the engine, press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order: OFF (Indicator light: off) ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode (Indicator
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    and the brake pedal is depressed. Before Driving When Driving Rain and Night Driving n S mode S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions. Shift the shift lever to S. Driving Comfort Opening and Closing What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 18 To
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    Driving Manual Transmission To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be pulled up. Parking Brake n Automatic transmission To set the parking brake: firmly depress the parking brake pedal. To release the parking brake
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    Warning messages When Driving Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing n Changing the display of trip information Type A Type B Trip information items can be switched by pressing the DISP switch. What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 20 n When using intuitive parking assist
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    display. The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of the following items. l Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) l Tire inflation pressure warning system initialization l ID code selection for tire inflation pressure warning sysem l AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if
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    operated even when the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is OFF. Driving Comfort Opening and Closing ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission) Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road conditions. 1 Power mode What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus For more powerful
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    Driving ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission) Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snowcovered roads or other slippery surfaces. An indicator comes on when in snow mode. Press again to return to normal mode. Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped) The system uses
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    Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time. Before Driving the cruise control memory. When Driving Rain and Night Driving n Canceling 1 To temporarily system off, press the ON-OFF button. Driving Comfort Opening and Closing n Adjusting the speed
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    Topic 3 When Driving Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped) Dynamic radar cruise control to the desired speed, and then push the lever down. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance can be adjusted using the distance switch. n Constant speed control mode Press the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward
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    System) (if equipped) AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are controlled by steering input. The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch
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    Entering and Exiting Fog Lights The fog lights can be used only when the headlights (low beam) are on. Before Driving When Driving Windshield Wipers and Washer n Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster ( lever. The wipers will operate automatically. What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 28
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    Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped) The headlight cleaner can be used only when the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights are on. Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers To defog the rear window and the outside rear view mirrors
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    AM⋅SAT: AM radio/Satellite Radio* FM: FM radio DISC⋅AUX: CD player/Auxiliary audio device *: The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to receive and play XM® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. For detailed information, see the Owner's Manual.) n Radio
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    Comfort Entering and Exiting n CD player n Playing an audio CD 1 Random playback Before Driving 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Current CD: press All CDs: press and hold Repeat Current track: press Current CD: : press First file of each folder: press and hold Eject What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 32
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    the operation, press the DISC-AUX button. n Remote control (steering wheel switches) The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel. 1 Power on/change mode: press Power off: press and hold 2 Volume 3 Radio: radio tuner CD: CD/track/file (MP3/WMA) select 33
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    refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual". Before Driving When Driving Rain and Night Driving 1 2 3 4 5 6 Driver side temperature control Switch to automatic mode Driver side temperature display OFF button Fan speed controls Air flow controls 7 Passenger side temperature display 8 Micro
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    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Garage Door Opener The owners: While pressing the HomeLink® button, repeatedly press and release (cycle) the button on the hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. If your garage door has the rolling code feature
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    : To program an entry gate, see the Owner's Manual. To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer. For Canadian owners: To program all other devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming. Before Driving n Operating HomeLink® Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The
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    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Ashtrays Front To remove the ashtray, push the release lever. Rear To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate and lift the ashtray
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    When Driving Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing Rear (if equipped) To open, press the lock release button and lift the armrest. Overhead console To open, press the lid. There is a power outlet located in the front console box. What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 38
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    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Glove Box 1 Open: press the button. 2 Lock 3 Unlock The glove box can be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key. Cup Holders Front (type A) To open, press down on the front of the lid. Front (type B) To open, pull and hold the
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    roof 1 Door position ON/OFF 2 ON/OFF Before Driving When Driving With moon roof 1 Door position ON/OFF 2 ON/OFF Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing Rear Sunshade (If Equipped) To , press and hold the AUTO button again for 3 or more seconds. Customizing Your Lexus 40
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    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Trunk Storage Extension Longer items can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area. Pull down the rear
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    from inside Inside lock button 1 Locks 2 Unlocks Door lock switch Operates all door locks. 1 Locks 2 Unlocks n Locking the vehicle from outside Using the entry function or wireless remote control (→P.7, 8) n Rear door child-protector lock Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents the rear
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    lock switch disables the operation of all windows other than the driver's door window. Before Driving When Driving Rain and Night Driving Moon Roof (If Equipped) n Opening and closing Comfort stop position 1 The moon roof down, turn the dial clockwise. What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 44
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    Topic 6 Opening and Closing Fuel Tank Cap Press the fuel filler door opener. Slowly remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise. After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the inside of the fuel filler door. Hood Pull the hood release lever. Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the hood
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    the main switch in the glove box. 1 ON 2 OFF When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk cannot be opened using the wireless remote control or the entry function. Driving Comfort Opening and Closing n Entry function and wireless remote control →P.7, 8 What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 46
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    Warning/Indicator Lights The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning lights may differ depending on the model / type. Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (U.S.A.) (Canada) Brake system warning light Stop the
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    . Open door warning light Low fuel level warning light a Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Tire pressure warning light Master warning light Before Driving Driver's seat belt reminder light When Driving See the Owner's Manual Turn signal indicator Headlight high beam indicator
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    What to do if ... Spare Tire and Tool Compartment n Jack, tools, and spare tire 1 2 3 4 Tool bag Spare tire Jack Jack handle n Taking out the spare tire Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove the tray. Loosen the center fastener and remove the spare tire. 49
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    key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instructions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer. Rain and Night Driving Driving Comfort Opening and Closing What to do if ...Customizing Your Lexus 50
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    the steering wheel lock is released. To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. (→P.9) Electronic key alarm If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact your Lexus dealer. 51
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    the "ENGINE START STOP" switch OFF Tried to lock the vehicle Exterior alarm sounds using the entry function once for 10 seconds while a door is open Tried to open the door and Interior alarm sounds exit the vehicle without continuously* shifting the shift lever to P Switched to ACCESSORY mode while
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    of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer
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    Item Function Unlocking using a key Default setting Driver's door unlocked in one step, all doors unlocked in two steps ON Customized setting All doors unlocked in one step Entering and Exiting Before Driving Door lock Speed-detecting automatic door lock function (Manual transmissions) Speed-
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    Customized setting Level 1 to 5 0 seconds 60 seconds 90 seconds OFF OFF 3 seconds Item Automatic light control system Function Light sensor sensitivity Time elapsed before headlights Operation when the doors are unlocked Operation after the "ENGINE START STOP" switch turned OFF Front foot well
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    -3987 (Toll-Free) l In Hawaii: Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services 1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free) n CANADIAN OWNERS l In Canada or the U.S. mainland: Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service 1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free) Please access our websites
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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
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Starting
±FIU
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Automatic Transmission
±FIV
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Manual Transmission
±FIW
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Parking Brake
±FIW
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Multi-information Display
±FPH
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Satellite Switches
±FPI
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Turn Signal Lever
±FPP
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Emergency Flasher Switch
±FPP
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ECT Switch
±FPP
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Keys
±FU
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Smart Access System with
Push-button Start
±FV
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Theft Deterrent System
±FW
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 better
understanding of your vehicle±s capabilities and limitations.
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ETCS Switch
±FPQ
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Intuitive Parking Assist
±FPQ
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Cruise Control
±FPR
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Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control
±FPS
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Seats (Manual)
±FII
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Seats (Power)
±FIP
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Driving and Seat Position
Memory System
±FIQ
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Head Restraints
±FIR
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Seatbelts
±FIR
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Outside Rear View Mirrors
±FIR
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Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror
±FIS
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Steering Wheel
±FIS