fuel Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's 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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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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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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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Rear sunshade switch  P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
P. 92
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 197
Satellite switches
P. 365
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 172
VSC off switch P. 224
Trunk opener P. 59
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 187
D Type A
Type BRear sunshade switch  P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
P. 92Trunk opener P. 59
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 197
Satellite switches
P. 365
Instrument panel light control
dial
P. 172
VSC off switch P. 224
Power heater switch  P. 262
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 187

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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Trunk opener P. 59
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 197
Satellite switches P. 365
Rear sunshade switch  P. 378
Fuel filler door opener P. 92
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 187
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 172
VSC off switch
P. 224

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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Dynamic radar cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Scrapping your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, before you scrap your vehicle.

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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) ... 78
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ...................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .. 821-4. 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

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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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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 in the
opposite direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3