Headlight Lexus IS250 2010 User Guide

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When driving
IS350/250_U
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has
been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The lights turn off
immediately if on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When 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
.
■Automatic 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.
■If “AFS OFF” flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 4 9 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Front fog lights off
Front fog lights on

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Headlight cleaner switch∗
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight
cleaner will operate once. (→P. 1 6 9 )
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
∗: If equipped

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 382
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 385
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................... 388
General maintenance ......... 390
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 393 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 394
Hood .......................................... 397
Positioning a floor jack ......... 398
Engine compartment ........... 400
Tires............................................. 414
Tire inflation pressure........... 425
Wheels ...................................... 429
Air conditioning filter ............ 431
Electronic key battery.......... 434
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 436
Headlight aim ......................... 450
Light bulbs................................ 452

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be held securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Clutch pedal• Moves smoothly?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 4 5 0 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 4 0 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 3 6 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 2 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 5 0 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser
(→ P. 4 0 8 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 4 1 3 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR HTR25 A
2TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
3IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
4RAD NO.230 AAudio
5D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
6RAD NO.130 AAudio
7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, multiplex
communication system
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meter
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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FuseAmpereCircuit
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, steering
lock system, exhaust system
11DIESEL GLW80 A
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 APower door lock system, smart access
system with push-button start
14MAIN30 AHeadlight low beams
15STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
16LH J/B-B30 APower door lock system, SECURITY
17P/ I - B60 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18EPS80 APower steering
19ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
HEATER, FAN1, FAN2, DEFOG,
ABS2, RH J/B-AM, GLW PLG1,
LH J/B-B, RH J/B-B
20GLW PLG150 APTC heater
21RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
22ABS230 AVDIM
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
25FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
26HEATER50 AAir conditioning system

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FuseAmpereCircuit
27GLW PLG250 APTC heater
28E/G-AM60 A
Headlight cleaners, front fog lights,
parking lights, air conditioning system
DEICER
29LH J/B-AM80 A
S/ROOF, FR P/SEAT LH, TV NO.1,
A/C, FUEL/OPEN, PSB, FR WIP,
H-LP LVL, LH-IG, ECU-IG LH,
PA N E L , TA I L , M I R H T R ,
FR S/HTR LH

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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1SPARE30 ASpare fuse
2SPARE25 ASpare fuse
3SPARE10 ASpare fuse
4FR CTRL-B25 AHeadlight high beams, horn
5A/F15 AExhaust system
6ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
7ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
8TEL10 ALexus Enform
9STR LOCK25 ASteering lock
10H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
11A/C COMP7. 5 AAir conditioning system
12DEICER25 AWindshield wiper de-icer
13FR CTRL-AM30 AFront fog lights, parking lights, wind-
shield washer