engine Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Guide

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt away
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF,
the steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up
and away to enable easier
driver entry and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will
return the steering wheel to the
original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
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The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Automatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving posi-
tion memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automat-
ically by the driving position memory. (P. 6 6 )
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the auto tilt-away function.
(Customizable featuresP. 556)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using
the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights
of vehicles behind and automatically reduce the reflected
light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically
set to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNI-

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The mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 264)
One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (P. 6 6 )
Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position
memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the
vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However,
this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral
position (between “L” and “R”).
Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare mirror)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the
outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare
inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (P. 8 2 )
Rain clearing mirrors (if equipped)
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it
rains, the rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets
to be spread out into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following
cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced temporarily, but will return
after 1 or 2 days' exposure to direct sunlight.
After wiping dirt off the mirrors
When the mirrors fog up
After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground
parking lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front
door is opened.
Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.
After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following pro-
cedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
OFF and the driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P.
516)
The moon roof can be closed using the entry function. (P. 3 8 )
Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or
turned OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is
opened.
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help
reduce wind noise.
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure
that all the doors and windows are closed.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Type A
Press the opener switch.
Type B
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
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1-5. Refueling
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Fuel types
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
Fuel tank capacity (reference)
65 L (17.2 gal., 14.3 Imp. gal.)
When the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
EngineTy p e
IS250
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228, Research
Octane Number of 95 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane
Number of 95 or higher
IS220d and IS 200d
EU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European
standard EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or
less of sulfur and has a cetane number
of 48 or higher
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
Engine immobilizer system
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops
flashing after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch has
been turned to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that the system has
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Engine immobilizer certification