What does TRAC OFF mean on Lexus IS250?
If both front wheels get stuck in fresh snow or mud, you may need to turn off both Traction Control (also know as TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) so you can rock the vehicle to free it. To turn TRAC off, simply push and release the VSC OFF button. The “TRAC OFF” indicator light should come on.
Why is my 2009 Lexus IS250 running rich?
“running rich” means that there is more fuel than needed to run optimally. it basically means the engine is over-fueling itself and there is excess fuel in the air-fuel ratio.
How do you turn the headlights off on a Lexus is250?
With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. position, the Automatic High Beam system will be activated. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off.
What causes a Lexus IS 250 to go off course?
On models with auto-dipping and seat memory system. The position sensor on pre 2009 models can break, causing the mirror to go wandering off course when selecting a memory position or putting the car into/out of reverse. There is a TSB covering this, which requires replacement of the mirror.
Are there any common problems with the IS250?
Not really a ‘common’ fault, but the exhaust on any car has a limited life and replacing the one on a IS250 can be very expensive. Lot’s of info in this thread: Not a fault as such, but the service schedule states that these need to be changes at the 60,000 mile service.
What should I use to clean my Lexus IS 250?
This issue is a build-up of carbon deposits in the engine. I know that ‘Seafoam’ is a really popular cleaner in the US that a lot of people use on many different cars that suffer this issue, but Seafoam is very difficult (and expensive) to get hold of in the UK. Details of an alternative in this thread:
Can you replace the mirror on an IS250?
Only solution is to replace mirror. There is a copy of TSB further down this thread: Not really a ‘common’ fault, but the exhaust on any car has a limited life and replacing the one on a IS250 can be very expensive. Lot’s of info in this thread:
Is there a problem with my Lexus IS250?
If you have an IS250 or GS300 and these issues have come up you should take action, but hold off any panic. Lexus is trying hard to take care of customers with this problem. The first thing to know is that Lexus issued a letter to all 2006-2010 IS250 and GS300 owners explaining the issue. The letter also offers help.
This issue is a build-up of carbon deposits in the engine. I know that ‘Seafoam’ is a really popular cleaner in the US that a lot of people use on many different cars that suffer this issue, but Seafoam is very difficult (and expensive) to get hold of in the UK. Details of an alternative in this thread:
What causes a Lexus GS300 engine to stall?
Due to the nature of their design they are subject to a build-up of carbon inside the parts of the engine surrounding the combustion area. Valves and other components can become coated with this carbon and then the engine will run roughly at idle, or possibly even stall.
Only solution is to replace mirror. There is a copy of TSB further down this thread: Not really a ‘common’ fault, but the exhaust on any car has a limited life and replacing the one on a IS250 can be very expensive. Lot’s of info in this thread: