Lexus IS220d 2011 Owner's Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifica-
tionsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 37
Wireless remote control ....... 52
Doors .................................... 54
Trunk .................................... 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 63
Driving position memory ..... 65
Head restraints...................... 69
Seat belts .............................. 72
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable type) . 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ..... 78Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror......................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................ 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 96
Double locking system ....... 101
Alarm ................................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 108
SRS airbags ........................ 110
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints .... 129
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 139
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 153
Automatic transmission...... 158
Manual transmission .......... 165
Turn signal lever ................ 167
Parking brake ..................... 168
Horn ................................... 170
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 171
Indicators and warning lights ....
177
Multi-information display .. 181
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Fog light switch.................. 190
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 191
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1972-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 202
Lexus parking assist-sensor 217
Driving assist systems ........ 223
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 229
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 237
Winter driving tips ............. 239
Trailer towing..................... 242
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ......... 254
Power heater....................... 262
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 264
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 265
2When driving
3Interior features

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 266
Using the radio ................... 269
Using the CD player........... 273
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ...................... 280
Operating an iPod............... 287
Operating a USB memory .. 294
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 302
Using the AUX port ........... 304
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 305
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 308
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 313
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 316
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 319
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................. 3223-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones .................. 323
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones) .......... 330
Making a phone call ........... 336
Setting a mobile phone ....... 340
Security and system setup .. 343
Using the phone book ........ 347
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 351
• Interior lights.................... 353
• Personal lights .................. 354
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 355
• Glove box ......................... 356
• Console boxes .................. 356
• Overhead console ............. 358
• Cup holders ...................... 359
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ............................. 360
• Auxiliary box ................... 361

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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 362
Vanity mirrors .................... 363
Clock .................................. 364
Satellite switches ................ 365
Ashtrays ............................. 368
Cigarette lighter.................. 369
Power outlet ....................... 370
Seat heaters ........................ 371
Seat heaters and ventilators 374
Armrest............................... 377
Rear sunshade .................... 378
Trunk storage extension ..... 380
Coat hooks.......................... 381
Floor mat ............................ 382
Trunk features .................... 383
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 3954-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 398
Hood ................................... 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment .......... 404
Tires ................................... 420
Tire inflation pressure ........ 424
Wheels................................ 426
Air conditioning filter ........ 428
Electronic key battery ........ 431
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 433
Light bulbs ......................... 448
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 465
Fuel pump shut off system . 466
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare tire) 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 497
If the engine will not start .. 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 514
If you lose your keys .......... 515
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 521
If your vehicle overheats .... 525
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................ 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck .....
529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 5316-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information................. 553
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 556
Abbreviation list ......................... 562
Alphabetical index ...................... 563
What to do if... ........................... 574
6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Front position lights P. 186
P. 167
P. 186
Fog lights P. 190
Turn signal lights
P. 167
Hood P. 401
Windshield wipers P. 191
Moon roof 
P. 88
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 82
Daytime running lights
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 420
P. 485, 497
P. 548
Tail lights P. 186
Rear window defogger
P. 264
Trunk P. 59Doors P. 54
Fuel filler door P. 92
Fog lights P. 190
Turn signal lights
P. 167
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

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Bottle holders/door pockets P. 360
SRS knee airbags P. 110
Power window
switches
P. 85
Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Seat belts P. 72
SRS front
passenger air-
bag
P. 110
SRS driver airbag
P. 110
Floor mat P. 382Head restraints P. 69
Front seats P. 63
Cup holders P. 359
SRS side airbags P. 110
Console box P. 356
Power outlet P. 370
Ashtray  P. 368
Cup holders P. 359
Armrest
Console box

P. 377
P. 356
AUX port
USB port P. 304
P. 287, 294