automatic transmission Lexus IS250 2012 Operating the lights and windshield wipers / 2012 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM53A98U)

Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manual s so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
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Air Conditioning System (with navigation system)*
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .50
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 50
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 50
Air Conditioning System (w ithout navigation system)
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .63
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 63
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 63
Audio System (with navigation system)*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 46
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 46
DVD player/CD player........................................................................................................... ....47
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 49
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 49
Audio System (without navigation system)
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 57
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 58
CD player ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 62
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 62
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................................................15
Cruise Control ............................................................................................................................... ......22
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................ 69
ECT Switch (Automat ic Transmission).................................................................................... 20
Engine (ignition) Switch .................................................................................................................... 14
ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission) ......................................................................................... 21
Fog Lights ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................................................................................... ......... 71
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)* Bluetooth
® phone pairing......................................................................................................... 39
Phonebook transfer ..................................................................................................................... 40
Registering a voice tag ........................................................................................................ ......... 41
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... ...... 42
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 43
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 44
Receiving a call............................................................................................................... ................ 45
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)*
Bluetooth
® phone pairing...........................................................................................................51
Calling by number .............................................................................................................. .......... 52
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 52
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 53
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.64)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.23
P.20
P.24
Inside lock button P.69
Fuel filler door opener P.71
Power window switches P.70
Window lock switch P.70
Trunk opener P.72
Satellite switches P.19
Multi-information
display
P.18
Door lock switches P.69
Audio remote control switches
P.49, 62

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Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.25
Engine (ignition) switch P.14
Trunk opener main switch P.72
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.20
P.21
Shift lever P.15, 17

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Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

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■Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal
(for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.
ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Po w e r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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2
To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
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2
3

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*1
: Turns on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature including the spare tire. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the
specified level. The light will turn off after a fe w minutes. In case the light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus
dealer.
*2: Vehicles with automatic transmission
*3: Vehicles with manual transmission
*4: If equipped
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorFront fog light indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Intuitive parking assist
indicator
*4
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
ECT SNOW indicator*2SRS airbag on-off indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3VSC off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2
Shift position and shift range indicators*2
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical ke y is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
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2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted , replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the ba ttery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed. Automatic transmission
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 4 )
Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (P.1 0 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not st art, see the Owner's Manual fo r more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.