air Lexus IS250 2011 Key Information / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53839U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self 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
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 53
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ............................................ 60
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 67
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 68
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 70
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 72 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 75
Moon roof .......................................... 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 82
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........ 85
Alarm.................................................... 87
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ................ 91
SRS airbags ....................................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 104
Child restraint sy stems ............... 109
Installing child re straints ............... 113
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 206
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 214
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 215
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 216
Using the radio ............................... 219
Using the CD player ................... 227
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................. 234
Operating an iPod ....................... 242
Operating a USB memory...... 250
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 259
Using the AUX po rt..................... 261
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 263 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 266
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 269
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 274
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 277
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 283
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ........................................... 284
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 288
Making a phone call.................... 296
Setting a mobile phone ............. 300
Security and system setup ....... 305
Using the phone book............... 309
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................. 315
• Interior lights ................................ 317
• Personal lights ............................. 317
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features................ 319
• Glove box ................................... 320
• Console boxes .......................... 320
• Overhead console ................... 322
• Cup holders................................. 322
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 324
• Auxiliary box ............................... 325
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 326
Vanity mirrors ................................ 327
Clock ................................................ 328
Satellite switches .......................... 329
Ashtrays ........................................... 332
Cigarette lighter ........................... 333
Power outlet ................................... 334
Seat heaters................................... 335
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 338
Armrest ............................................. 341
Rear sunshade ............................... 342
Trunk storage extension ........... 344
Coat hooks ..................................... 345
Floor mat.......................................... 346
Trunk features................................ 347
Garage door opener................. 350
Compass.......................................... 356
Safety Connect ............................ 360 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 371
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 374
General maintena nce ................ 376
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 379
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 380
Hood ................................................ 383
Positioning a floor jack.............. 384
Engine compartment................. 386
Tires .................................................. 400
Tire inflation pressure.................. 412
Wheels .............................................. 416
Air conditioning filter................... 418
Electronic key battery ................. 421
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 423
Headlight aim ................................ 437
Light bulbs ....................................... 439
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs.................... 450
If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................... 451
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 457
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 458
Event data recorder .................... 459
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 461
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 470
If you have a flat tire...................... 481
If the engine will not start ......... 490
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 492
If you lose your keys .................... 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 494
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 498
If your vehicle overheats ............ 501
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..... 506 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 508
Fuel information ............................ 525
Tire information............................ 528
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 540
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 546
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 548
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 549
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 551
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Power window
switches
P. 75
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 60
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 93
SRS knee airbags
P. 93
SRS driver airbag P. 93
Floor mat P. 346
Bottle holders/door pockets P. 324Head restraints P. 57
Front seats P. 51
Cup holders P. 322
SRS side airbags P. 93
Console box P. 320
Power outlet P. 334
Ashtray  P. 332
Cup holders P. 322
Armrest
Console box

P. 341
P. 320
AUX port
USB port P. 261
P. 250, 261

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 70
Personal lights P. 317
Moon roof switches  P. 78
Personal lights P. 317
Interior lights P. 317
Coat hooks P. 345
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 93
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“SOS” button P. 360
Compass  P. 356
Garage door opener switches P. 350
Vanity mirrors P. 327
Sun visors P. 326
Interior lights P. 317
: If equipped

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Without navigation system
Clock

P. 328
Audio
system

P. 216
Air conditioning
system
P. 206Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers switch
P. 214
Security indicator
P. 85, 87
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 450
: If equipped
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Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 328
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 85, 87
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 450
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
switch
*2
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle sh own in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.