Lexus IS 250 2006, IS350 2006 Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For US owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for US owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-5. Refueling ......................................... 51

Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51

1-1. Key information .............................. 2

Keys ......................................................... 2

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk ..................... 4

Smart access system with

push-button start ............................. 4

Wireless remote control............... 16

Doors..................................................... 19

Trunk..................................................... 23

1-3. Adjustable components ............ 26

Front seats.......................................... 26

Driving position memory ............. 28

Seat position memory .................... 31

Head restraints................................. 33

Seat belts ............................................ 34

Steering wheel

(manually adjustable type) ....... 40

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)............. 41

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 42

Outside rear view mirrors........... 43

1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 54

Engine immobilizer system......... 54

Alarm.................................................... 56

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................ 58

1-7. Safety information ....................... 59

Correct driving posture ............... 59

SRS airbags ........................................ 61

Child restraint systems ................. 72

Installing child restraints............... 75

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86

Driving the vehicle.......................... 86

Starting the engine ......................... 94

Automatic Transmission .............. 97

Manual Transmission.................... 101

Turn signal lever............................. 103

Parking brake ................................. 104

2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 105

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof .......... 45

Power windows................................ 45

Moon roof .......................................... 48

Gauges and meters ..................... 105

Indicators and warning

lights.................................................... 111

Multi-information display............. 114

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers ..................... 118

Headlight switch............................. 118

Fog light switch ................................ 121

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 122

Headlight cleaner switch........... 125

2-4. Using other driving systems.... 126

Cruise control ................................ 126

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 129

Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 138

Driving assist systems.................. 144

PCS (Pre-Collision

System).............................................. 149

2-5. Driving information ................... 152

Cargo and luggage...................... 152

Vehicle load limits......................... 155

Winter driving tips ........................ 156

Trailer towing.................................... 161

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission)................................ 162

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with a manual

transmission)................................ 163

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger .............. 166

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 166

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers .............. 174

3-2. Using the audio system............. 175

Audio system type ........................ 175

Using the radio............................... 178

Using the CD player.................... 185

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs..................................... 191

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................. 199

Using the AUX adapter............ 202

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 203

3-3. Using the interior lights.......... 205

Interior lights list........................... 205

• Interior lights and

personal lights ............................ 207

3-4. Using the storage features.... 209

List of storage features .............. 209

• Glove box .................................... 209

• Console boxes ............................ 210

• Overhead console ...................... 211

• Cup holders.................................. 212

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

• Bottle holders/door

pockets........................................... 213

3-5. Other interior features............ 215

Sun visors.......................................... 215

Vanity mirror................................... 216

Clock.................................................. 217

Satellite switches ........................... 218

Ashtrays ............................................ 221

Cigarette lighter........................... 222

Power outlet................................... 223

Seat heaters.................................... 224

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 226

Armrest ............................................ 228

Rear sunshade............................... 229

Extended trunk............................... 231

Coat hooks ..................................... 232

Floor mat.......................................... 233

Trunk features................................ 234

Garage door opener.................. 237

Compass

Maintenance and care

........................................... 242

4-2. Maintenance.............................. 253

Maintenance requirements ..... 253

General maintenance................ 255

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ..................................... 258

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance............................ 259

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 259

Hood.................................................. 262

Positioning the jack ..................... 263

Engine compartment.................. 265

Tires ................................................... 279

Tire inflation pressure................ 289

Wheels.............................................. 293

Air conditioning filter.................. 295

Electronic key battery................ 297

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 299

Headlight aim.................................. 313

Light bulbs........................................ 314

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 248

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 248

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 250

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information............... 322

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ....................................... 322

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 329

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 330

Event data recorder..................... 331

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency .............................. 333

If a warning light turns on or

a warning buzzer sounds....... 333

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 338

If you have a flat tire..................... 352

If the engine will not start ......... 360

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................... 361

If you lose your keys.................... 362

When the electronic key

battery is discharged ............... 363

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 366

If your vehicle overheats ........... 369

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................................. 371

6-3. Initialization ............................... 404

Items to initialize ........................... 404

For US owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S.A. owners...................... 406

Index

Alphabetical index............................... 408

What to do if............................................ 417

Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications............................. 374

Maintenance data........................ 374

Fuel information........................... 389

Tire information............................. 392

6-2. Customization .......................... 400

Customizable features ............. 400

P. 118

Pictorial index

P. 103

P. 121

P. 118

P. 262

P. 118

P. 122

P. 48

P. 43

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Parking lights

Hood

Moon roof 

Outside rear view

mirrors

Side marker lights

Headlights (low and high  beam)

Fog lights

Turn signal lights

Headlights (high beam)

P. 279

P. 352

P. 383

P. 392

P. 118

P. 23

Rear window defogger

P. 174

P. 19

P. 51

P. 103

Side marker lights

Tail lights

Doors

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Trunk

Turn signal lights

Fuel filler door

: If equipped

P. 45

Pictorial index

P. 34

P. 61

P. 233

P. 213

P. 33

P. 26

P. 212

P. 61

P. 210

P. 223

P. 221

P. 212

P. 228

P. 210

Interior

Seat belts

Head restraints

Power window switches

Bottle holders/door pockets

Floor mat

Driver airbag

Knee airbags

Front passenger airbag

Console box

Armrest

Cup holders

Ashtrays

Power outlet

Front seats



Cup holders

SRS side airbags

Console box

P. 242

P. 237

P. 42

P. 207

P. 48

P. 207

P. 216

P. 207

P. 215

P. 232

P. 61

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Personal lights

Moon roof switch 

Interior lights

Personal lights

Interior lights

Coat hooks

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Garage door opener switches

Compass

: If equipped

P. 28

P. 31

P. 19

P. 43

P. 45

Pictorial index

Interior

Driving position memory switches  Seat position memory switches

Door lock switch

Outside rear view mirror switches



Window lock switch

Power window switches

P. 224

P. 226

P. 97

P. 361

P. 222

P. 221

P. 101

P. 104

P. 222

P. 221

P. 224

P. 226

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission shift lever

Shift lock override button

Cigarette lighter Ashtrays

Manual transmission

Manual transmission shift lever

Seat heater switches  Seat heater/ventilator switches



Cigarette lighter Ashtrays

Parking brake lever

Seat heater switches  Seat heater/ventilator switches



: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 118

P. 103

P. 121

P. 99

P. 105

P. 114

P. 122

P. 94

P. 23

P. 209

P. 40

P. 41

P. 104

P. 203

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Instrument panel

Shift paddle switches 

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Engine switch

Trunk opener main switch

Glove box

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

Audio remote control switches

P. 217

P. 175

P. 166

P. 174

P. 54, 56

P. 217

P. 54, 56

Without navigation system

Air conditioning system

Audio system

Clock

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Emergency flashers

Audio system*

With navigation system

Navigation

system

Clock

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Security indicator

Air conditioning

system

Emergency flashers

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Pictorial index

P. 126, 129

P. 129

P. 115

P. 129

P. 126, 129

P. 146

P. 98

P. 146

P. 101

Instrument panel

With navigation system Without navigation system

Telephone switch*

DISP switch

Distance switch 

Cruise control switch

Speech command switch*

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

TRAC OFF



switch

TRAC OFF



switch

DISP switch

Distance switch 

ECT switch

ETCS switch

P. 229

P. 23

P. 51

P. 125

P. 218

P. 106

Fuel filler door opener

Rear sunshade switch 

Headlight cleaner switch 

Instrument panel light

control dial

Satellite switches

Trunk opener

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Lexus

CAUTION

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired you ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle with a slash through it. This means "Do not", "Do not do this", or "Do not let this happen".

Before driving

1-1. Key information............................ 2

Keys....................................................... 2

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk................... 4

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 4

Wireless remote control............. 16

Doors.................................................. 19

Trunk.................................................. 23

1-3. Adjustable components.......... 26

Front seats....................................... 26

Driving position memory .......... 28

Seat position memory ................. 31

Head restraints.............................. 33

Seat belts ......................................... 34

Steering wheel

(manually adjustable type) .... 40

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type).......... 41

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ............................................. 42

Outside rear view mirrors........ 43

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof ....... 45

Power windows............................. 45

Moon roof....................................... 48

1-5. Refueling...................................... 51

Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51

1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 54

Engine immobilizer system...... 54

Alarm ................................................ 56

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.).......................................... 58

1-7. Safety information .................... 59

Correct driving posture............ 59

SRS airbags ...................................... 61

Child restraint systems ............... 72

Installing child restraints............ 75

1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 4 )

• Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 1 6)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Keys

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 23, 209) Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate. (P. 36 2)

1-1. Key information

NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by

placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that

blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

Before driving

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

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 5) Unlocks the trunk (P. 5) Starts the engine (P. 94 )

Smart access system with push-button start

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

Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)

Press the lock button to lock the door.

Grip the handle to unlock the door.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked.

Before driving

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

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

Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk

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

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 70 cm (2.3 ft.) of either of the outside front door handles. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 70 cm (2.3 ft.) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Before driving

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

STEP 1

STEP 2

■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■ Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations. (Ways of coping: P. 3 63 )

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that

generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communica-

tion device

● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic

object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the electronic key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a

personal computer

■ Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

Turn the engine switch OFF.

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing

the button on the key.

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

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors Beep

Hold the driver's door handle to unlock only the driver's door.

Exterior: Beeps three times Interior: Pings once

Hold the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors

Hold either front door handle to unlock all doors

Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

■ Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

● When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the

vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.

● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.

(P. 1 6)

● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 36 3)

Before driving

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

■ Electronic key battery depletion

● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if

the electronic key is not used.) If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 297 )

● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of

the following electrical appliances.

•TVs

• Personal computers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

• Table lamps

■ To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)

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

■ Note for the entry function

● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the

system may not operate properly in the following cases.

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.

● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be

locked or unlocked by anyone.

● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the

engine if the electronic key is near the window.

● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key

is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.

■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle.

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

Before driving

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

Alarm Situation Correction 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 compartment and lock the doors again.

Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the engine switch OFF

Turn the engine switch OFF 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 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.

■ Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (P. 33 8)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

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