Lexus IS250/IS350 Interesting Quirks and Features [Part 2]

[@fredsmith6401]

I received a recall notice about a year ago from Lexus about the passenger side air bag recall (metal fragments). They told me not to let anyone sit in the passenger seat until this fix was made. They estimated a 10 year wait for this to happen, as there were so many cars that needed this fix. I called Lexus US and complained about this. 2 weeks later Lexus called me up and told me to go to my local dealership to have this replaced. I got the air bag fixed and got a tank full of fuel for my inconvenience also. Any time you have a recall notice in the US, make sure your fuel tank is at a quarter, as they will fill it up for free :)

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

nice

[@rodboijones7390]

Nice im gonna check to see if i have any recalls, I just bought a is250 last week

[@fredsmith6401]

@@rodboijones7390 If you do have any recalls, make sure you drop if off with a quarter tank of gas. They'll fill it up for free :)

[@rodboijones7390]

@@fredsmith6401 nice lol

[@iamsearchingforthefiletmignon]

@@rodboijones7390 how do you check

[@foulzy423]

I recently bought myself a 2007 Lexus IS250 and I love it, such a nice car

[@crim9717]

Me too man, I just love it, same year as yours

[@jb9494]

I have the 2008 and honestly hate it. Waste so much gas, and the calipers on it had to get replaced

[@foulzy423]

@@jb9494 you definitely didn’t get a Lexus then. Mine is great on fuel and nothing had gone wrong with it

[@jb9494]

@@foulzy423 I think it’s because I was used to my civic but with 2008 is250s the calipers messing up is a common issue

[@foulzy423]

@@jb9494 that’s not good then

[@KostiantynTokariev]

The reason why the glove box is cold with AC on, is because vent channels for rear seats goes through central console. Obviously, a cold air is cooling everything around pipes where it flows. P.S. Thanks for the video!

[@VuckoHD]

Yeah I mentioned that its because of tunnel for AC cold air, thanks for watching :)

[@KostiantynTokariev]

@@VuckoHD maybe I was not attentive during watching 😁

[@manderson9593]

My 91 Toyota Carina had this feature.

[@Safe_revenue]

Yeah that’s what he said why it was cold….

[@davefox7516]

I was just going to point that out. You beat me to it!

[@kamendimitrov3884]

Something other as cool feature, quirk or whatever you want to call it... Your welcome lights in the mirrors and the door steps, as well as the foot wells are automatically lit on unlock and open the door, if your dome light is set to "Door" ON. On mine the rear electric shade winds down automatically when i put the car in reverse, and as I take off driving back to front it raises itself up. Not that I need it anyway... Got my windows tinted all around, but still a nice thing to add. Cooled seats can be used both as a stand alone ventilated and AC'd if you turn the AC off, they don't get cold, but still ventilate, which is cool enough. BTW, huge thanks for the blasting seat belt beeper... I was reading the wiring loom, as to which lead to snip to make it shut up... Cheers for that!

[@jweynedohnsson6878]

My guy. I just found you and honestly, I LOVE how you love the small things about this car. You’re great!

[@philippe483]

I also just found it and I'm loving how he's point out this quirks. IS250 might be my first car

[@beltergarcia7368]

@@philippe483great first car imo, repairs arent cheap tho just a warning

[@warholnotwar3841]

Great video! Been considering getting an is250 and this is making me a lot more convinced

[@XoXo-gl9hg]

I just bought my 2013 is250 luxury sedan and so far I love it :), thank you for your videos, please keep posting .. if you have any quirks for the luxury with navigation that would be great!

[@T3V3-h1s]

Thanks for the video man i just bought my is250 2008 and this video was very helpful! Just subscribed

[@samuelmullen9839]

Thanks for a great video. I actually like this gen of the IS 250 so much better than the 2014 and up

[@johnnyx5623]

Why is that?

[@johnnyx5623]

Sorry I'm looking for a is250 at the moment and was just wondering if I should wait and save up for a 2014+ model or just get the same gen as the one in the video this month

[@johnnyx5623]

@Dam Winchester what's your opinion on the 2013 gen of the gs350 and gs450h? I kinda got interested in them recently too and now I even have more options to choose from😅

[@johnnyx5623]

@Dam Winchester wow I just realised how I'm kinda a lexus fanboy haha

[@gmedel2922]

The only features I like about this gen is the digital clock, I really dislike the analog clocks on the newer ones. And I also like the back of this gen.

[@ChrisDelArc]

Very pleasant, explanatory and thorough video (nevertheless i also believe that seatbelt should always be on, even for the smallest distance). Man, you could easily be a succesful salesperson! Very fluent english as well! Greetings from Greece, hope you had a good time here.

[@MundoOval]

It's not the colour that makes the Lexus cooler under the sun, but its paint that is thicker than most of the other cars.

[@bside051]

Thanks for the video. Lexus was so far ahead of there time with these 2nd gen models.. Try long pressing your unlock button on the remote. The windows and sunroof will open automatically ;)

[@VuckoHD]

Yeah I covered the long press on lock/unlock remote button to lower/raise windows here in my part 1 video, check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6nGlXSjg66antU

[@fredsmith6401]

@@VuckoHD That is a programmable feature. If the previous owner had it turned off, you have to pay Lexus to have it turned back on again.

[@TheGuy4ever]

Has this on my 2001 Audi TT

[@kostasmavrogiannis9699]

Hey man question my 15A fuses lighter and power outlet keep burning y I that I disconnected the lighter and still the power outlet fuse burns

[@huiren9676]

Last month, I bought the 2008 is250 AWD. I think the steering wheel is very heavy, but the next day I get used to the weight of the steering wheel. Now I drive the 2014 sienna or 2017 crv very easily, and the is 250 is great.

[@DustyPearl-13]

Thank you for this thorough video, which made me click the sub button!

[@VuckoHD]

Thanks for subscribing :) stay tuned for more cool videos

[@Jedi_Luke]

Same color as mine. Beautiful color to look at, hard color to match at the paint shop lol

[@fj717]

5:39 that seatbelt chime trick worked on my 08 GS as well. Very handy. Thanks 😊

[@damage968]

Nice Video, I love the IS350. They're so hard to find in Europe... I want to sell my current car and then import one but I can barely find any😭

[@MR_stone69]

Good luck bro

[@kennychakra5101]

Hi how to change the language in the instrument cluster ?

[@kalinhadzhinikolov5105]

I’ve watched many pov drive videos and what impressed me was that the front door electric windows&mirror buttons were not with backlit… at least I couldn’t see the buttons backlighted during the night. And it will be very annoying if there’s no backlighting on the buttons. Can you confirm me that? Thank you! Cheers for your nice and detailed videos!

[@colby3333]

There is backlighting

[@technicallyanoob1995]

Really? I have a 2011 is250 and haven’t noticed it yet? Will be checking tonight, just got her a week ago and loving it!

[@marlonpayne5554]

im impress, very informative this help me with some features i didn't understand

[@masber4128]

i bought the is250 , now with 60k km, full equip... im thinking about divorce cause now im in love with it.

[@VuckoHD]

Haha yeah I agree that it wins your heart :) Enjoy your IS250 Albert

[@sarar.3675]

Hi, does anyone know where I can get the glovebox attachment?

[@really-america]

Don't know if you still have the car, but I still love my IS350c in 2021

[@itsbubbalips]

How does the feature where the mirrors come in work ? My mirrors look to be the same as yours and they don't fold in automatically, also what about the feature with the keyfob that rolls the windows down and up ? Mine doesn't do it however, I was told you can turn the feature on... Any idea how ?

[@vapeking466]

I heard the lexus dealer has to program the car for the window rolldown option but you may find a way to do it yourself on google.

[@itsbubbalips]

VapeKing I’ve tried looking

[@Aziz_ao]

I have the same exact problem but my car is a 2011 is250 awd but I thought it would’ve worked and I can’t find anything on the internet either

[@itsbubbalips]

Aziz AO my buddy at work just told me you should be able to do it with a dongle that plugs into the OBD port at the bottom. (Not a cheap one) I have a BlueDriver OBD reader I can see if that gives me the option to turn it on and I’ll report back tonight if it does.

[@Aziz_ao]

@@itsbubbalips did it work? i also heard that you can use toyota techstream to program it thats probably what the dealers use

[@Cwho9ss]

What kind of windshield cover is that? I need one for my 09 is250, dash feels a little tacky

[@osanshouo1684]

EXCELLENT WORK!

[@xxstaggerxx]

I bought an 09 is250, had it for a few years now and it's honestly such a good car. Just wish it was a tad bit faster!

[@williamg-c8270]

Same, bought one 1 month ago i wish it had more power

[@xxstaggerxx]

@@williamg-c8270 So I ended up trading that Lexus in for a B8 Audi S5. No regrets (so far) lol

[@williamg-c8270]

@@xxstaggerxx I mean... I can't say that if someone say he wanna trade my lexus for the Audi i wouldn't do it🤣 depends of the KM and if it needs some work tho

[@FS-rx7wc]

Super interesting features.... Thank you for your investigation. I want to buy a IS 250 and your video was very useful for me. Frank from Germany

[@huzaifar7560]

what rims do you have on?

[@adamajoub]

Give this guy a current ,ISF, and imagine the multiple KZbin parts, and the length of duration of each video 😂. We got a young, foreign, up-and-coming Doug DeMuro on our hands.

[@jacekkaminski5698]

What about the comfort on these 18" wheels. Mine has 17" and was thinking about an upgrade, but the suspension doesn't like even the smallest potholes. It's fine on speed bumps but not potholes.

[@beltergarcia7368]

“Sports Sedan” obviously it won’t like potholes it’s got a stiffer setup , will definitely turn on a dime tho

[@galaxysoul7]

Where can we can that attachment for the cup holder? I have the is 250 and I only have one cup holder but it is too small

[@gregriley1708]

Looks like you could scoot the seat back a bit as an alternative to placing your left foot between rest pedal and brake.

[@VuckoHD]

True but then I can't reach and hold the steeeing wheel properly

[@gengar7348]

Omg thank you so much. I’ve been trying to find a way to get rid of the ash tray so that I could use that space for my change.

[@je2fe2]

I can't put up windows after turning off car like shown here. I wonder if there is a setting somewhere? 2009 is250 - fantastic car

[@Bilalnwo]

That seatbelt beeping was so annoying. Thanks a lot

[@NathanOakley1980]

Did you cover doing all the windows up with the remote? Lock car with 1 press of lock button on remote Wait a few moments Press and hold lock button (car will beep and windows will raise) Same process to open the windows with the remote unlock button.

[@VuckoHD]

Yeah I did in Part 1

[@iworuuzz6721]

Hi, you should also be able to close or open the windows when you press and hold the lock or unlock button on your key, if my old 2003 audi has that feature im sure that lexus does! Поздрави от България

[@harryyang5363]

Can the same method be done on the passenger side seat belt warning?

[@mckav2358]

Thanks - im gonna turn off the seatbelt beep, never knew about this!

[@onedirection3510]

Good stuff! What do you think is the best year for a used IS250? Any problem years that stand out? Thanks.

[@VuckoHD]

After 2008 year most little interior problems were solved, it's best to look from 2009 to 2013

[@onedirection3510]

VučkoHD thanks. what about the “melting dashboard” syndrome?

[@jsmww]

@@onedirection3510 yes after 2008 they fixed that issue

[@Jimmyxsx]

Get the IS350 dude, the engine on the is250 is known to have carbon buildup on the valves because of the direct injection. The is350 has both direct and port injection so it doesn’t have that problem.

[@feelingliketyson]

How did you switch through those modes on the dash to get afs? New is owner.

[@Vucko100]

You can see in this picture: www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/4159/IMG_2426e.jpg

[@johnfromschool]

so these features are in the 06-13 models?

[@VuckoHD]

Yes

[@jrveloria]

I rarely see a 2nd gen Lexus IS without a sunroof/moon roof here on Guam 🇬🇺and on the U.S. Yours has the memory option, and air cooled seats. Nice.... The 2nd Gen IS are good cars. I've owned 2006 IS350 sold. 2007 IS350 got stolen, 2008 IS350 sold, Got a 2011GS460 sold it and then got a 2012 ISF which I really love.,Going to keep it for a while... I'm not sure if your IS has the option where you can hold your open button on your key fob and the windows will roll down automatically. Thanks for sharing your video....

[@VuckoHD]

Yeah IS250 without sunroof is rare here in Serbia aswell, sad to hear your IS350 got stolen :( But ISF is a beast and keep it as much as you can because they dont depreciate fast. Lastly yeah I also have that feature of opening all windows with a remote key, showed it in Part 1 Quirks & Interesting features

[@abdulazizalmalki6812]

Hi mate I would like to ask about the rims and tyres? Pls

[@jonathanharris3049]

Have you replaced your tail lights yet?

[@jonathanharris3049]

If you haven’t, let me know if you would want a mint condition hc motion v1 red tail lights. Cheers

[@MinusJeden2]

Can I lock the door from outside while engine is running?

[@Theholyplunge]

Just bought my 2009 Lexus IS 250 today 🤤

[@VuckoHD]

Congrats! Enjoy it :)

[@johnnied6630]

Do you have the full model name including the sportspackage?

[@tspark1071]

Good explanation in detail

[@GloXum]

Is that the standard steering wheel it comes with?

[@VuckoHD]

No mine is wrapped

[@GloXum]

@@VuckoHD Any link for that?

[@VuckoHD]

@@GloXum Sorry I don't know, previous owner did it...not me

[@leganjan]

what is with the cool color? can anyone explain please

[@rustishackleford3354]

Lighter colors don't absorb heat like dark colors. This feature will also work on any other white car.

[@leganjan]

@@rustishackleford3354 I knew about absorbtion but difference between other white color car could be due to thicker metal than most other manufactorers.

[@Xx_SupremeNix_xX]

5:23 that’s also how you rest the oil maintenance warning after changing your oil

[@davidthaot]

What type of model and year is your car? I like the interior all black and the seat look different

[@VuckoHD]

Lexus IS250 2009 Sport Package, it was just called Sport Package before 2012 when they introduced the F Sport package. Yeah I love the black alcantara interior :)

[@davidthaot]

@@VuckoHD seat are stock?

[@VuckoHD]

@@davidthaot Yes they are stock

[@kamendimitrov3884]

@@davidthaot they're stock and the other place you can find the exact same seats, only two tone most of the time is the IS-F

[@rodboijones7390]

I just bought one outside is a dark grey and the interior is black, Ive always wanted a black interior and this one is nice!

[@Enigmatic540]

250,000+ km on clock! Toyota!

[@tyrocksalot]

I swear!

[@StealthyyyHD]

250,000 km for a toyota . Just broken in

[@iKlaSiicKoNii]

I bought mine (2008) at 250 000km the other day 😬

[@mohamadmuneer1289]

From where I can get an attachment for gloves box ?

[@hardytall8386]

May be you help me how to change the the default language of the display to english or french here its all japanese on my is250 2008 model

[@lossanthon1934]

Dude, just put the seatbelt on.

[@VuckoHD]

I always do, but there are situations like me reparking my car or go to my parents nearby that is slow 5min drive. I mentioned in the video for people who want to disable the beeping to still not forget putting seatbelts

[@lossanthon1934]

VučkoHD All good brother. Stay safe.

[@milkteafanclub3592]

@@lossanthon1934 Definitely such a informative video, ( part 1 and part 2 ) but I agree with Los Santhon, just put the seatbelt on, everyone.

[@leocastrillo759]

@@VuckoHD I tried to do this on my 2011 F sport and It didn't work

[@JoseSanchez-zo5tb]

Even when you're moving a car one space? No thanks. Don't need a seat belt for that.

[@evanverdoorn3532]

I'm interested in buying one from 2006 or 2007, do they have the same features?

[@randyzepeda6544]

henk patat yes they do get the 2nd gen it comes with a touch screen

[@SMP47356]

I think the facelift is from 2009🤔

[@hamskyxxx]

Don't buy the 2006-08 models if you don't want to spend $1500 changing your dashboard and door cards due to melting issues. Also heard earlier is250 models have carbon buildup.

[@lukewokeywoos]

Where’s your sun blocker from??

[@leocastrillo759]

I bought one on eBay and it was from A Lexus dealer witha 12-month warranty

[@XxGrandSTORMZxX]

This is a 2006 model? Your mirrors retract when you turn off your car? I have a 2013 is250 and mine doesn't do that

[@VuckoHD]

Mime is 2009, and in mine I can choose if I want side mirror to automatically retract when I lock my car but I didn't enable

[@clambake3293]

do the rear seats fold down?

[@VuckoHD]

No

[@SidneyKoen]

i think you can also hold down the lock button on your key fob for a few seconds and it will close all the windows and vise versa the unlock when you not in the vehicle.

[@VuckoHD]

I already said and showed that in the Part 1 :)

[@SidneyKoen]

@@VuckoHD hahaha ah ok my bad. one other thing i hear people keep mentioning carbon build up, have you had this issue? i dont know if you have covered this topic already lol

[@jazzywillo10]

Thanks Doug

[@ssbN77]

My windows don't go up when I switch ignition off with doors shut.

[@kamendimitrov3884]

When you go out of the car, press and hold the lock button for approximately 5 seconds it'll wind them up. Or vice versa hold the unlock when you go to the car and will wind all windows down to let hot air escape.

[@mysunnysunshiine]

What year is this again

[@4517onlyglory]

The technology before 2012 are truly genuine

[@55exe83]

For how much did you buy it? And for how much would you recommend for a purchase?

[@nikhilgrandstores3685]

What is the mileage petrol?

[@nocommentaryvids92]

What year is this ?

[@VuckoHD]

2009

[@shioabhussain899]

How tall are you? I want this car but i am 6ft. Might be uncomfortable sitting in back or driving long distance

[@VuckoHD]

I am 6ft and I have decent amount of head room, no complaints. But if you are looking to buy IS250 with sunroof then it can be tight because sunroof take a bit of head space...Look for Lexus IS250's without a sunroof like mine.

[@shioabhussain899]

@@VuckoHD thank you mate

[@leocastrillo759]

@@shioabhussain899 I'm 5'11 and my 2011 F sport has a moonroof/sunroof and I drove it 750 mi straight from the dealer in Phoenix Arizona to California and I was comfortable the whole time. That foot placement tip would have been useful to know before that 12 hour drive lol

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool info …..

[@robinyourhood189]

I bought mine yesterday, its the same as yours but dark grey, same rims too.

[@GOTEEEMM479]

I got mine today. 2012 red matador and I'm in love. Just cant fine the heated seat button on mine.

[@stunnatone1813]

This does not work for me at all when I try and turn off the seatbelt chime

[@camofpv]

Windows. You can open and close them from the key fob. Just hold open/close for 2s

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Didn't work. Unless it has to be running?

[@DougLas-rs4hy]

Why does your steering wheel go down when you start the car and how do you do it?

[@NecroVoid]

I think its the sports package feature

[@baizhigitomurzakov4726]

His accent is amazing))

[@Ottonic6]

Almost bought one, but the deal breaker was the melting dash and door panels. All the used IS250's I looked at had this burnt smell to them. Lexus did have a recall on these, but not all were on the list and it was only for a short time. Other than that, it is a nice car.

[@Catchmeifyoucan209Stockton]

If you buy a used lexus and take it to lexus they will replace dash and door panels taking my 2007 commuter in after Christmas

[@derick5294]

i ended up getting an is350 07 112k miles that had door panels that were melting a bit. sucks to see it in that condition but the ride is amazing

[@ryanvanderzee9473]

How tall are you? Considering the car, but I'm 185 cm tall so I'm not sure how much head room I would have and how comfortable it would be

[@SIIKAP1]

you’ll be fine. much taller people have this car

[@andrew_ttk]

I keep my ventilation temperature at 'Lo' in the summer. However, every time I start the car, the ventilation resets to 'Recirculation' when I want 'Fresh Air'. Only when I set the temperature high enough is when it stays at Fresh Air. Do you know how to change this setting? If so, please make a video showing how. Thanks!

[@kamendimitrov3884]

You have to manually choose which method of ventilation you prefer, although I would.leave it to Auto, as I do, for the simplest of reasons...The car has thermometers and knows according to the temp you set on, which one will save fuel, operate the A/C compressor with less stress and overall will provide better efficiency and performance of the entire A/C unit. Whenever you want to change the air in the car, just wind down your window for few seconds and pull it back up.

[@FSXflyermaster]

Recirculating cools the car faster

[@hamskyxxx]

You can change this using Toyota techstream diagnostic tool. They sell for as low 15 bucks on AliExpress. There are a tone of other mods you can do with the tool.

[@ericfolie7129]

Thank you

[@larkt6693]

I have the navigation system & wood trim in mines.. the interior looks & feel like a total different car without it..

[@NathanOakley1980]

Larkin Thomas same goes for cream carpets and headliner as I have in mine. Makes the inside look very different.

[@larkt6693]

NathanOakley1980 yeah mine is cream as well.. and leather needs a deep cleaning as well.... only flaw.. it’s prone to showing spots

[@jerryl10000]

His seats aren’t even leather which is crazy for a Lexus.

[@vapeking466]

I think all US lexus are leather

[@jerryl10000]

VapeKing i feel that should be a standard for every where.

[@jerryl10000]

I have never seen a Lexus without leather seats. Lexus knows Americans need there leather.

[@kamendimitrov3884]

SR spec or F-Sport... SR spec has clothed seats, F-Sport has half and half leather and Alcantara seats. Much better than leather seats in hot or cold weather. But then again it all depends on wether the SR spec. Is supplied where you're buying from.

[@teddymwanza4414]

You love your car

[@kelvindosreis9515]

3:24 AFC?

[@VuckoHD]

My bad, english isn't my native language :)

[@AC_metro]

How tall are you?

[@VuckoHD]

6ft / 182cm

[@Sam_420]

I don’t like how you can’t lock Lexus vehicle’s when you start them and get out with the key fob.

[@Yesssir647]

Bro I can’t believe I watch this 😂

[@MrDionysus65]

Evan my 2003 Holden Commodore has a cooled center console.

[@VuckoHD]

I didn't say its inovative and unique but how Lexus didn't market it as a feature in owners manual or anywhere

[@oki_m135i]

It's time alignment, it's not that great but it works

[@chefboyardee8278]

what year is your car?

[@VuckoHD]

2009

[@modestecrude8017]

so if u buy a new deck way it fitting

[@nobster9695]

Which year is this car?

[@VuckoHD]

October 2009

[@nobster9695]

@@VuckoHD Thanks for the quick rply buddy. Does 2007 have all the same quirks? Like the folding mirror stuff?

[@JohnnyRawks]

Another quirk is the melting/cracking interior components and the premature failure of all pvc based components on the car. Quality my ass.

[@tand9854]

The window trick only last for a few seconds. Even if u never open the door

[@Goldenhordemilo]

hold lock and the car will raise the windows and lock.Else i press the botton on the car door

[@grujicdanijel7963]

My Fiat stilo from 2004 have cooled glove box and can open windows remotely.

[@VuckoHD]

Not bragging but just letting people know about it, most people who watches this video are interested in buying IS250 or already have it but want to see if there are features that they dont know existed

[@grujicdanijel7963]

@@VuckoHD i know, just saying remote control windows isn't that unusual on car's from that period. It's cool that my cheap Fiat have something that you get in premium car. By the way your Lexus is beautiful.

[@omargul2688]

@@grujicdanijel7963 ik fiats are ugly af

[@liquidh6344]

Why do you think the paint is so special with repelling heat?

[@VuckoHD]

Because thats actually true though...Look it up :)

[@tyrocksalot]

It's probably cause it's white paint

[@gta4haterhq]

how expensive is it

[@thezig2078]

In poland those cars cost around 10000$ But in poland everything except 1.9 tdi golf 4 or passat b5 is fucken expensive

[@kamendimitrov3884]

Depends from where you buy it... They float between 2,5k usd and 15k euros... Depending on year, condition, specific model variation, facelift, LHD or RHD... Servicing, number of owners and whatnot... If you don't mind having a RHD you can find a decent car for around £2k, or a newer, better spec, in really good condition and low mileage for £6-10k. I've got an '07, 1 owner before me, 78k miles with full main deal service history SE-L in mechanically perfect condition, with few scuffs on the exterior which I'm going to fix along with a fresh coat of custom paint for £4k. It all really depends on where and what are you looking to buy...

[@lukeson8934]

@@kamendimitrov3884 most of these cars here in New Zealand go from 8 to 10k NZD

[@Johtic_]

GTA4haterHQ like 4,000 to 5,000 for a used one in the US