Lexus IS250 2008 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS 350/250 QUICK GUIDE (OM60D81U) Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2008, Model line: IS250, Model: Lexus IS250 2008Pages: 58, PDF Size: 2.05 MB
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Audio System (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Basic operation
Sound quality modes
Listening position (if equipped)
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Audio sources
Po w e r/ Vo l u m e
■Audio sources
AMSAT: AM radio/Satellite Radio*
FM: FM radio
DISC
AUX: CD player/Auxiliary audio device
*:
The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to receive and play
XM
® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. For detailed information,
see the Owner’s Manual.)
■Radio
Traffic information
Station presets
Te x t m e s s a g e s
Radio tuner
RDS genre select
Scan
All radio stations: press
Preset radio stations: press and hold
Seek
■Entering station presets
Select the desired station by using the tune, the seek or the scan function.
Press and hold one of the preset buttons (1-6) until you hear a beep, indicating that the
station is set.
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■CD player
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Playing an audio CD
Random playback
Current CD: press
All CDs: press and hold
Repeat
Current track: press
Current CD: press and hold
Text information
CD select
CD load
Scan
All tracks in current disc: press
First track of each disc: press and hold
Eject
Track select/rewind/fast-forward
■Playing a CD with MP3/WMA files
Random playback
Current file: press
All files in current folder: press and hold
Repeat
Current file: press
All files in current folder: press and hold
Folder select
Text information
File select
CD select
CD load
Scan
All files in current folder: press
First file of each folder: press and hold
Eject
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■Loading a CD
Press the LOAD button.
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep.
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
The indicators on the slot turn to amber when the CD is inserted.
Insert the next CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green again.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To stop the operation, press the DISC-AUX button.
■Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Power on/change mode: press
Power off: press and hold
Vo l u m e
Radio: radio tuner
CD: CD/track/file (MP3/WMA) select
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Air Conditioning System (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Using the automatic mode
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature using the TEMP but-
tons.
■Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode
In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem-
perature settings can be adjusted separately.
Press the DUAL button.
Adjust the driver side temperature using the
TEMP buttons, and the passenger side temper-
ature using the PASSENGER TEMP buttons.
Driver side temperature control
Switch to automatic mode
Driver side temperature display
OFF button
Fan speed controls
Air flow controlsPassenger side temperature display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Passenger side temperature control
Windshield defog/defrost
Outside air/recirculated air mode switch
A/C switch
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Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under license
from HomeLink.
The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your
vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed
to operate 3 different devices.
■Programming HomeLink
Hold your hand-held transmitter within 3
inches of the HomeLink buttons.
Press and hold down the desired HomeLink
button.
For U.S.A. owners:
While pressing the HomeLink
button,
press and hold down the button on the hand-
held transmitter until the indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
For Canadian owners:
While pressing the HomeLink
button,
repeatedly press and release (cycle) the but-
ton on the hand-held transmitter every 2
seconds until the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash.
If your garage door has the rolling code feature:
Press the training button on the motor-head unit
in your garage.
Press and release the programmed
HomeLink
button twice. The garage door
may open.
If the door does not open, press and release
the same button once again.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other devices.
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■Programming other devices
For U.S.A. owners:
To program an entry gate, see the Owner's Manual.
To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer.
For Canadian owners:
To program all other devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.
■Operating HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button.
The indicator light should come on.
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Ashtrays
Front
To remove the ashtray, push the release lever.
Rear
To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate
and lift the ashtray out.
Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and
Ventilators (If Equipped)
Seat heaters
Tu r n t h e d i a l t o w a r d .
Seat heaters and ventilators
Seat heaters: turn the dial toward .
Ve n t i l a t o r s : turn the dial toward .
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Console Boxes
Front
To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob
pulled up.
Rear (if equipped)
To open, press the lock release button and lift the
armrest.
Overhead console
To open, press the lid.
There is a power outlet located in the front console box.
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Glove Box
Open: press the button.
Lock
Unlock
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Cup Holders
Front (type A)
To open, press down on the front of the lid.
Front (type B)
To open, pull and hold the knob and slide the arm-
rest.
Rear
To open, press in and release.
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Interior Lights
Without moon roof
Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
With moon roof
Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Rear Sunshade (If Equipped)
To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch.
Press the switch again to lower it.
The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi-
bility when reversing.
Compass
To display the compass, press and hold the AUTO
button for 3 or more seconds.
To cancel the display, press and hold the AUTO
button again for 3 or more seconds.
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