Cd system Lexus IS250 2011 Owner's Manual

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.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information 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 systems ............... 109
Installing child restraints ............... 113
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 174 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Intuitive parking assist ................. 179
Driving assist systems.................. 185
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ........................ 191
Vehicle load limits......................... 194
Winter driving tips ........................ 195
Trailer towing .................................. 199
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 200
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 201
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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 port..................... 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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 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 ......... 489
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................... 491
If you lose your keys .................... 492
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 493
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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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 400
P. 481
P. 519
P. 528
Tail lights P. 165
Side marker lights P. 165
Trunk P. 47
Rear window defogger *1P. 214
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 82
Turn signal lights P. 147
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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
A

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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
A
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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Type B Type A
Telephone switch *1P. 288
Cruise control switch P. 175
“DISP” switch P. 161
Talk switch *1P. 288
“DISP” switch P. 161
Cruise control switch P. 175
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
VSC off
switch
P. 187
ECT switch P. 140
VSC off
switch
P. 187
ETCS switch P. 146
B
C
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of 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 your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.