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Cool/neat features of the IS that you discovered.

Old 05-02-11, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by IonSpray35
Uh, auto up?
Ooooh, nm, got it.
Old 05-02-11, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chikoo
I had an ES loaner and I could do that.
Quite a few Lexus models do have smart key buttons on all 4 doors, however the IS does not.

Originally Posted by Crispy
If there is no receiver in the trunk, how does it unlock when I walk-up from directly behind the car and press the button located on the trunk? Using one main receiver?
There were 2, one inside the trunk to detect if it was closed in there, and 1 on the trunk which detects if you are standing outside it. The one inside the trunk has been discontinued.

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Old 05-03-11, 09:46 AM
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Does anyone know how to change the ASL? right now it is either ON or OFF.
In my 2003 Mazda, I had 3 levels of ASL that I could choose from and was very helpful in case I was driving rough roads or noisy tires.

Thanks!
Old 05-03-11, 10:14 AM
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Dont know if anyone mentioned this--didnt read everything. When turning on heat,a/c you can hit either button /\ or \/ once . The fan will go on to first position .
Old 05-06-11, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Your dealer has to program it for you. It's part of the "Lexus Personalized Settings." Technically, you're only allowed to change the programming once for free, and they charge you after that. However, if you're going in for service or a recall, they'll usually do the programming for free.
ahh i see. thank you brociouz. you and Jeff have been helpful in answering my question. i will ask the dealership to program this for me, hopefully free of charge, on my complimentary oil change.
Old 06-06-11, 01:44 PM
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I just learned from another thread that the rear head restraints fold down. I just removed mine the other day to get a little more visibility from my rear window. Now I can put them back in and fold them down!
Old 06-06-11, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chikoo
Does anyone know how to change the ASL? right now it is either ON or OFF.
In my 2003 Mazda, I had 3 levels of ASL that I could choose from and was very helpful in case I was driving rough roads or noisy tires.

Thanks!
ASL on the IS is automatic. There are 3 levels and they adjust automatically depending on how much noise is encountered. Also in my opinion it is useless as the difference in sound is very minimal and after you pass a certain stereo volume level it doesn't actuate at all.
Old 06-14-11, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ISRocker
I just learned from another thread that the rear head restraints fold down. I just removed mine the other day to get a little more visibility from my rear window. Now I can put them back in and fold them down!
Old 01-24-12, 08:18 PM
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I discovered today that when you play an MP3 cd that you can use the preset 1 and preset 2 buttons under the display to pick a random song or activate repeat respectively. I was kind of pressing the #1 to see what would happen not even noticing the word "random" above it on the display. I kept wondering why there was no sequence to which track popped up...I guess that's why they call it random!
Old 01-25-12, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ISRocker
I just learned from another thread that the rear head restraints fold down. I just removed mine the other day to get a little more visibility from my rear window. Now I can put them back in and fold them down!
Please explain
Old 01-25-12, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
Please explain
Later model IS's rear seat headrest are able to fold down so that rear visibility is increased. I am not sure what year they changed it to though.
Old 01-25-12, 08:53 PM
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Hey Kurtz do all sport or luxury package bring tilt mirror?
Old 01-25-12, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by evogt500
Later model IS's rear seat headrest are able to fold down so that rear visibility is increased. I am not sure what year they changed it to though.
Gotcha. thanks
Originally Posted by Vroomin350
Hey Kurtz do all sport or luxury package bring tilt mirror?
Nope not all
Old 01-26-12, 05:21 AM
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The way the ash tray comes out is pretty slick once you discover the button to release it.
Old 01-26-12, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by evogt500
Later model IS's rear seat headrest are able to fold down so that rear visibility is increased. I am not sure what year they changed it to though.
What years fold down? I removed mine out of my 2011 becuase they took up so much room.

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