Dennis M

I have decided to purchase the rear trunk lid for my new IS 250 - the dealer is giving me a really good deal on it. I think it looks great and apparently helps keep spray/slush off the back window. I was wondering how this is installed? Do they have to drill holes in the lid or is it simply some sort of adhesive that holds it on? If there is drilling involved, I think I might reconsider. Thanks in advance for your replies Dennis

SailorDan: Thank you very much! This worked perfectly. Oddly it is not mentioned in the 2011 manual. Thanks again! As for the dealer on this: I called my dealer to schedule my first appointment at 1500km - I asked about making this adjustment, They confirmed that withing the first 10,000km they will make 1 adjustment such as this for free but after that they charge $49.95 minimum, because they have to hook the car up to a computer. Well, we now know that's BS. Thank you all for your replies! Dennis

Paul, Thanks very much for your concise reply, greatly appreciated. With regards to your soap-box reply: It sounds to me like you have had excellent experience with your dealer, I envy that. I must say that since I have been buying new cars (1994) from honda, toyota, mazda my experience with dealers has been nothing short of disappointing. I have had to argue with service managers over the most mundane things that should be covered under warantee and have usually left with results in my favor yet being made to feel like they are doing me a favor. In fact, most recently, on my 2009 Sienna, I was quoted $79 to adjust the door open option, as they said it had to be hooked up to their computer - turns out I found out how to do it on a message board such as this - it was simple and did not need a scanner or computer. I hope that my Lexus dealer provides the sort of service that you receive (or something even close) and until then, I will refrain from `dealer bashing` The car goes back in 2 weeks for some sort of 1500KM inspection (free), I will ask them at that time to make this adjustment. Cheers, Dennis

Nah ... who would want to read one of those: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM53852U/pdf/08_Customizing_U.pdf Yes, I have read through the manual, and looked at this PDF as well. I was hoping there was a way to set this myself as with my Sienna, changing some of these options are not documented anywhere except in some forums. The link above mentions that specialized equipment is required... DN

Thanks for your reply - I was wondering if there was a way to change that setting myself. On my Sienna there are a few things like that you can program without the dealer but I guess you need a scan tool to do it on the IS. I also imagine the dealer will charge some ridiculous amount to make this change... I was trying to avoid having to take the FOB out of my pocket (damn, I have become lazy!).

Hi, I just got my Lexus IS250AWD (no nav)and love the car so far. I have the keyless entry and start button system and would like to know if there is a way to set the system so that when the drivers door unlocks when I walk up to the car, all other doors unlock too. I am often getting in with my kids and the way it is currently working, I either have to use the fob to unlock all the doors or get in and hit the unlock button on the door arm rest...There must be a better way! Thanks in advance for your suggestions! Dennis