Lexus IS250 2012 Owner's Manual / 2012 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM53A98U)

Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manual s so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
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Air Conditioning System (with navigation system)*
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .50
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 50
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 50
Air Conditioning System (w ithout navigation system)
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .63
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 63
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 63
Audio System (with navigation system)*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 46
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 46
DVD player/CD player........................................................................................................... ....47
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 49
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 49
Audio System (without navigation system)
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 57
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 58
CD player ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 62
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 62
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................................................15
Cruise Control ............................................................................................................................... ......22
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................ 69
ECT Switch (Automat ic Transmission).................................................................................... 20
Engine (ignition) Switch .................................................................................................................... 14
ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission) ......................................................................................... 21
Fog Lights ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................................................................................... ......... 71
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)* Bluetooth
® phone pairing......................................................................................................... 39
Phonebook transfer ..................................................................................................................... 40
Registering a voice tag ........................................................................................................ ......... 41
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... ...... 42
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 43
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 44
Receiving a call............................................................................................................... ................ 45
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)*
Bluetooth
® phone pairing...........................................................................................................51
Calling by number .............................................................................................................. .......... 52
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 52
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 53
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.64)

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Phonebook transfer ......................................................................................................................54
Changing the registered name............................. ...................................................................55
Registering a speed dial....................................................................................................... .......56
Head Restraints ............................................................................................................................... ..... 13
Headlights .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Instrument Panel Light Control ................................................................................................... 29
Intuitive Parking Assist ...................................................................................................................... 21
Keys ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect ............................................................................................ 67
Manual Transmission ..........................................................................................................................17
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 70
Multi-information Display ............................................................................................................... 18
Navigation System* Register home .................................................................................................................. ...............33
Destination input  Search by address ........................................................................ 34
Destination input  Search points of interest by name ..........................................36
Destination input Search points of interest by category................................... 37
Destination input Search points of interest by telephone number .............. 38
Voice Command System ........................................................................................................... 64
Power Windows .................................................................................................................................. 70
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers ............................................. 29
Safety Connect ....................................................................................................................................65
Satellite Switches ............................................................................................................................... .. 19
Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................... .................. 13
Seats (Manual) ........................................................................................................................................11
Seats (Power) ............................................................................................................................... .......... 12
Smart Access System wi th Push-button Start......................................................................... 9
Theft Deterrent System .................................................................................................................... 10
Touch Screen (with navigation system) Basic operation................................................................................................................ ...............30
Display ........................................................................................................................ ......................... 31
Screen scroll operation ........................................................................................................ ....... 32
Setting a route ................................................................................................................ ................. 32
Trunk ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Turn Signal Lever ............................................................................................................................... .20
Voice Command System* Basic operation................................................................................................................ ............... 64
Windshield Wipers and Washer ..................................................................................................25
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.64)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.23
P.20
P.24
Inside lock button P.69
Fuel filler door opener P.71
Power window switches P.70
Window lock switch P.70
Trunk opener P.72
Satellite switches P.19
Multi-information
display
P.18
Door lock switches P.69
Audio remote control switches
P.49, 62

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Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.25
Engine (ignition) switch P.14
Trunk opener main switch P.72
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.20
P.21
Shift lever P.15, 17

5
Air conditioning
system
P.63
Rear window and
outside rear
view mirror
defoggers switch
P.29
Security indicator
P.10
Audio system
P.57
OverviewInstrument Panel
Without navigation system

6
Air conditioning
system
P.50
Rear window and
outside rear
view mirror
defoggers switch
P.29
Security indicator
P.10
Audio system
P.46
With navigation system
Navigation system
P.33

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Cruise control switchP.22
Telephone switch P.39, 51
“DISP” switch P.18
Talk switch P.64

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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
( P.9 , 1 4 )
*: If equipped
■ Mechanical key
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,
or if equipped with a card key, press the button
and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Unlocks the trunk (press and hold)
Sounds alarm (press and hold)
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
control.)
Card key*
1
2
3
4

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk
release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 14.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 75.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator ligh t flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock all the doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, start the engine by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch,
or unlock the doors or trunk.
■ Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.