battery LEXUS IS250 2016 User Guide

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
nFuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
nFuel tank capacity (reference)
17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp.gal.)
nWhen the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
discharged or for any other reason.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
nItems to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
lThe windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
lNo valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
nTr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
lThe battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
nWhen the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
nWhen to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Do not dis-
connect the battery cables before contacting your Lexus dealer.
lAny of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
lThe front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate.
lA portion of the doors is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags to inflate.
lThe pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard or lower portion of the instru-
ment panel is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
lThe surface of the seats with the side air-
bag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
lThe portion of the front pillars, rear pillars
or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con-
taining the curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
nIf the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 7 7 )
nWhen the steering lock cannot be released
nWhen the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
nAuto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission), the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will automatically turn OFF.
nElectronic key battery depletion
→P. 30
nWhen the electronic key battery is fully discharged
→P. 34 5
nConditions affecting operation
→P. 28
nNote for the entry function
→P. 31
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indica-
tor will flash in green and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and right.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
nWhen starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera-
tor while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
nStopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, push and
hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving except in
an emergency. If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
an unexpected accident.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode for long periods without the engine running.
nWhen starting the engine
lDo not race a cold engine.
lIf the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
nAutomatic light off system
lWhen the headlights comes on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off
immediately if on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
lWhen only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or .
nAutomatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
nIf “AFS OFF” flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 6 1 )
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
nTo avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-2. Using the audio system
nWhen the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
nReception sensitivity
lMaintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
lThe radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
nXM® Satellite Radio
An XM® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
lXM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. ⎯
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada ⎯
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.
lRadio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver's 8-character ID number
will appear.
lSatellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM® Satellite Radio.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
nTo prevent the battery from being discharged
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain on when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
nCustomization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features →P. 4 6 1 )
Front door courtesy light
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Power outlet
nThe power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
nTo avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
nTo prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
nTo prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.