Lexus IS250 2009 - Battery Check

Lexus IS250 2009

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

4

Maintenance and care

Battery

Check the battery as follows.

n Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there

are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

Table of Contents

Table of Contents1
Table of Contents2
Exterior6
Pictorial Index6
Interior8
Instrument Panel12
Doors15
For Your Information16
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System16
Main Owner’s Manual16
General Precaution Regarding Children’s Safety17
General Precautions While Driving17
Perchlorate Material17
Scrapping17
Symbols Used Throughout this Manual18
Key Information19
Keys19
- Card Key20
- Using the Mechanical Key20
- Key Number Plate21
- To Prevent Key Damage21
- When Required to Leave a Key to the Vehicle with a Parking Attendant21
- Precautions for Handling the Card Keys22
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors and Trunk23
- Smart Access System with Push-Button Start23
- Wireless Remote Control35
- Panic Mode36
- Doors38
- Trunk42
- (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel) Front Seats45
- Seat Belts55
- Steering Wheel (Manually Adjustable Type)61
- Steering Wheel (Power-Adjustable Type)62
  - Auto Tilt Away62
  - Automatic Adjustment of the Steering Position63
- Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror64
- Outside Rear View Mirrors65
Opening and Closing the Windows and Moon Roof68
- Power Windows68
Refueling74
- Opening the Fuel Tank Cap74
  - Closing the Fuel Tank Cap75
  - Precautions on Refueling the Vehicle76
Theft Deterrent System77
- Engine Immobilizer System77
- Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)81
Safety Information82
- Correct Driving Posture82
- Precautions While Driving83
- SRS Airbags84
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System95
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions98
- Child Restraint Systems100
- Installing Child Restraints104
- Driving the Vehicle116
- Stopping116
Driving Procedures116
- Parking the Vehicle117
- Starting on a Steep Uphill117
- Breaking in118
- Driving in the Rain118
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System118
- Normal Characteristics after Turning off the Engine118
- When Driving the Vehicle119
- When Starting the Vehicle119
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces121
- When Shifting the Shift Lever121
- When the Vehicle Is Stopped121
- Exhaust Gases122
- When the Vehicle Is Parked122
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck or Bogged (AWD Models)123
- When Braking the Vehicle123
- When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle123
- Avoiding Damage to Vehicle Parts124
- When Parking the Vehicle124
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving125
- If You Hear Squealing/Scraping Noise (Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators)125
- When Encountering Flooded Roads125
- Engine (Ignition) Switch126
- Starting the Engine126
- Automatic Transmission128
  - Changing “Engine Start Stop” Switch Mode128
  - Auto Power off Function129
  - When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released129
  - When the “Engine Start Stop” Switch Indicator Flashes in Amber129
  - Stopping the Engine in an Emergency130
  - When Starting the Engine130
- Automatic Transmission131
  - Shift Position Uses (Automatic Transmission)131
  - Selecting a Driving Mode132
  - Selecting Shift Ranges in the D Position132
  - Shift Ranges and Their Functions133
  - Changing Shift Ranges in S Mode134
  - Automatic Deactivated of Shift Range Selection in the D Position135
  - Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer135
  - Snow Mode Automatic Deactivation135
  - When the “-” Shift Paddle Switch Is Operated in the D Position135
  - Ai-Shift136
- Manual Transmission137
  - Shifting the Shift Lever137
  - Shifting the Shift Lever into R137
  - Maximum Downshifting Speed138
  - Snow Mode138
- Turn Signal Lever139
- Parking Brake140
- Horn141
Instrument Cluster142
- Gauges and Meters142
  - Instrument Panel Light Control143
  - Speed and Tacho Indicators144
- Multi-Information Display144
- Indicators and Warning Lights148
- If a Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come on150
- Multi-Information Display151
Operating the Lights and Windshield Wipers Headlight Switch156
- AFS (Vehicles with Discharge Headlights)157
- Daytime Running Light System157
- Headlight Control Sensor157
- Automatic Headlight Leveling System158
- Automatic Light off System158
- If “AFS OFF” Flashes... (Vehicles with Discharge Headlights)158
- Fog Light Switch159
- Intermittent Wiper with Interval Adjuster160
- Windshield Wipers and Washer160
- Headlight Cleaner Switch165
  - The Headlight Cleaner Can be Operated When165
  - Windshield Washer Linked Operation165
- Cruise Control166
- Set the Vehicle Speed166
Using Other Driving Systems166
- Adjusting the Speed Setting167
- Canceling and Resuming Regular Acceleration167
- Automatic Cruise Control Cancellation168
- Cruise Control Can be Set When168
- If the Cruise Control Indicator Light Flashes168
- Situations Unsuitable for Cruise Control169
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control170
- Intuitive Parking Assist180
- Driving Assist Systems186
- Cargo and Luggage196
To Avoid Operating the Cruise Control by Mistake169
Driving Information196
- Storage Precautions198
- Vehicle Load Limits199
- Pre-Winter Preparations200
- Winter Driving Tips200
- Trailer Towing204
- Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission)205
- Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a Manual Transmission)206
  - Towing Your Vehicle with 4 Wheels on the Ground206
  - Dinghy Towing Direction207
Things that Must Not be Carried in the Trunk198
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger209
- Automatic Air Conditioning System209
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers217
Using the Audio System218
- Audio System Type218
- Using Cellular Phones219
- Using the Radio221
- Using the CD Player228
- Playing Back MP3 and WMA Discs234
- Optimal Use of the Audio System240
- Using the AUX Adapter243
- Using the Steering Wheel Audio Switches244
- Interior Lights List246
Using the Interior Lights246
- Interior Lights248
- Personal Lights248
- List of Storage Features250
- Sun Visors256
Other Interior Features256
- Vanity Mirror257
- Clock258
- Satellite Switches259
- Items that Can be Set Using the Satellite Switches260
- Ashtrays262
- Cigarette Lighter263
- To Avoid Burns or Fires263
- Power Outlet264
- Seat Heaters265
- Caution on Burns267
- Seat Heaters and Ventilators268
- Armrest271
- Rear Sunshade272
  - Reverse Operation Feature272
  - To Ensure Normal Operation of the Sunshade273
- Trunk Storage Extension274
- Coat Hooks275
- Items that Must Not be Hung on the Hook275
- Floor Mat276
- Trunk Features277
  - Cargo Hooks277
  - Shopping Bag Hooks277
  - First-Aid Kit Storage Belt277
  - Warning Triangle Storage Belt278
  - Luggage Mat278
- Garage Door Opener280
  - Programming the Homelink (for U.S.A. Owners)280
  - Programming a Rolling Code System (for U.S.A. Owners)282
  - Programming an Entry Gate (for U.S.A. Owners)282
  - Operating the Homelink283
  - Reprogramming a Homelink Button283
  - Erasing the Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)284
- Compass286
  - Calibrating the Compass287
  - Deviation Calibration287
  - Circling Calibration288
  - Conditions Unfavorable to Correct Operation288
  - To Ensure Normal Operation of the Compass289
Maintenance and Care290
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior290
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior293
- Rear Window Defogger295
Maintenance Maintenance Requirements296
- Warning in Handling of Battery297
- Engine Compartment Check298
- General Maintenance298
  - Vehicle Interior Checks299
  - Vehicle Exterior Check300
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs301
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance302
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions302
- Hood305
- Positioning a Floor Jack306
- Tire Inflation Pressure334
- Wheels338
- Checking and Replacing Fuses345
- Headlight Aim359
  - Before Checking the Headlight Aim359
  - Adjusting the Headlight Aim360
- Light Bulbs361
- Side Marker Lights365
- Emergency Flashers369
Essential Information369
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed370
- If You Think Something Is Wrong376
- Fuel Pump Shut off System377
- Event Data Recorder378
  - In a Crash or a Near Car Crash Event378
  - Disclosure of the Data379
Steps to Take in an Emergency380
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds380
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed389
- Warning Light Display in Radar Cruise Mode396
- If You Have a Flat Tire401
- If the Engine will Not Start410
- Emergency Start Function411
- If the Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P412
- If You Lose Your Keys413
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly414
  - Locking/Unlocking the Doors, Unlocking Trunk and Key Linked Functions414
  - Changing “Engine Start Stop” Switch Modes and Starting the Engine415
- If the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged418
- If Your Vehicle Overheats421
  - To Prevent an Accident When Inspecting under the Hood of Your Vehicle422
  - When Adding Engine Coolant423
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck424
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)426
- Vehicle Identification Number427
- Engine Number428
- Engine Data429
- Fuel Data429
- Lubrication System Data430
- Oil Viscosity430
- Cooling System Data431
- Ignition System Data431
- Differential Data432
- Electrical System Data432
- Automatic Transmission Data433
- Clutch Data433
- Manual Transmission Data433
- Brakes Data434
- Steering Data435
- Tires and Wheels Data435
- Light Bulbs Data441
- Turn Signal Lights441
- Fuel Information442
  - Fuel Tank Opening for Unleaded Gasoline442
  - If Your Engine Knocks442
  - Blended Gasoline Use443
  - Gasoline Quality443
  - Gasoline Containing MMT444
  - Notice on Fuel Quality444
- Tire Information445
  - Typical Tire Symbols445
  - Tire Size447
  - Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)447
  - Tire Dimensions448
  - Tire Section Names448
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading448
  - DOT Quality Grades449
  - Traction AA, A, B, C449
  - Treadwear449
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology450
  - Temperature A, B, C450
Customization457
- Customizable Features457
Initialization463
- Items to Initialize463
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners465
- Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)466
- Abbreviation/Acronym List468
Alphabetical Index470
- Fuel Filler Door473
Troubleshooting480
What to Do if480
- Gas Station Information482
- Before Driving483

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