IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Entry & Exit.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:36 AM
  #1  
kbarbaro's Avatar
kbarbaro
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
From: Mass
Default Entry & Exit.

Hi guys, I just bought a 2014 250 yesterday. Coming from a 2010 Maxima, getting in and out of the vehicle was a breeze. When the car was shut off the seat would slide back and the steering wheel would raise. I am aware that the steering wheel in our cars are not automatic, however the seats are powered seats, is there anyway to get the seat to go back automatically without doing it manually to make getting in and out easier? As a short guy with the seat pretty high and the steering wheel low, it makes getting in and out a pain in the ***.

2014 250 F-Sport package btw.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:43 AM
  #2  
MiKeLoBe's Avatar
MiKeLoBe
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 20
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Default

I got a 2015 IS 350 F-Sport, and when I turn the car off, the steering wheel would go back and raise up. The seats, however, do not move.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:54 AM
  #3  
AMNss's Avatar
AMNss
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 491
Likes: 6
From: Middle east
Default

I have this option in my is350 luxury package. I don't like the seat to move to the back, so I let the steering wheel to raise. You could choose between partial (with seat not moving) or full assist (the seat will slide to the back also).
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:54 AM
  #4  
LeapFrog's Avatar
LeapFrog
Pole Position
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 325
Likes: 11
From: Florida - Tampa Bay
Default

Originally Posted by kbarbaro
Hi guys, I just bought a 2014 250 yesterday. Coming from a 2010 Maxima, getting in and out of the vehicle was a breeze. When the car was shut off the seat would slide back and the steering wheel would raise. I am aware that the steering wheel in our cars are not automatic, however the seats are powered seats, is there anyway to get the seat to go back automatically without doing it manually to make getting in and out easier?.
The 3IS models equipped with the Luxury package have memory seats as well as a telescoping steering column that does exactly what you want.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:55 AM
  #5  
kbarbaro's Avatar
kbarbaro
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by MiKeLoBe
I got a 2015 IS 350 F-Sport, and when I turn the car off, the steering wheel would go back and raise up. The seats, however, do not move.
Lucky you, i was very surprised to see that in a 2014 Lexus they did not have a powered steering wheel while my Max was a 2010.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:55 AM
  #6  
kbarbaro's Avatar
kbarbaro
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by LeapFrog
The 3IS models equipped with the Luxury package have memory seats as well as a telescoping steering column that does exactly what you want.
I am going to assume that the F-Sport package doesn't include these features which is a bummer.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:58 AM
  #7  
LeapFrog's Avatar
LeapFrog
Pole Position
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 325
Likes: 11
From: Florida - Tampa Bay
Default

Originally Posted by kbarbaro
I am going to assume that the F-Sport package doesn't include these features which is a bummer.
True, the Luxury package wasn't available in the F-Sport, which is why I bought the base model instead. Plus, I preferred the real leather that is available in the base/Luxury model.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 10:12 AM
  #8  
EZZ's Avatar
EZZ
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,460
Likes: 232
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by kbarbaro
I am going to assume that the F-Sport package doesn't include these features which is a bummer.
This feature is available for the F-Sport if you get the VGRS package.
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)

 Brett Foote
story-4

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 04:08 PM
  #9  
Mrg02d's Avatar
Mrg02d
Pole Position
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 314
Likes: 7
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by EZZ
This feature is available for the F-Sport if you get the VGRS package.
Mines got it. 2014 f sport
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 05:10 PM
  #10  
LeapFrog's Avatar
LeapFrog
Pole Position
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 325
Likes: 11
From: Florida - Tampa Bay
Default

Originally Posted by Mrg02d
Mines got it. 2014 f sport
Memory seats?
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2016 | 08:53 AM
  #11  
RocketG35's Avatar
RocketG35
Intermediate
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 329
Likes: 19
From: SF Bay Area, CA
Default

Only the power telescopic steering wheel with VGRS in F-Sport. We're out of luck with the Memory/auto sliding seats. Not having mem seats with 2 different drivers is a pain.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mylex400
RC - 1st Gen (2015-present)
4
Nov 27, 2018 04:56 AM
jsambo
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
Feb 26, 2016 07:09 PM
corradoMR2
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
11
Jan 9, 2014 06:39 PM
ibminh
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
17
Dec 23, 2013 10:56 PM
smalcom
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
1
Apr 26, 2003 10:52 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:52 PM.

story-0
Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time

Slideshow: A five-car lineup spanning more than five decades of Toyota performance and engineering will tackle one of Italy's most celebrated automotive routes.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-15 16:53:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???

Slideshow: a quick review of the 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Handling

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-18 14:36:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Lexus daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 11:14:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)

These five Lexus and Toyota models are the most sought-after on the market right now.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 10:47:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Slideshow: the 2026 IS 350 isn't all that new, and that's why we love it!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-04 14:35:23


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Slideshow: 10 most confusing things Lexus has ever done.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-04 09:40:55


VIEW MORE
story-6
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE