light Lexus IS250 2012 Owner's Manual

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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
To initialize the system, use the satellite switch. ( →P. 3 3 9 )
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (→ P. 5 3 1 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
The tire inflation pressure initial-
ization setting display
Continue to press “<” or “>” until
the initialization setting display
appears.
Recording tire inflation pressure
settings
Push and hold the “ON/OFF” but-
ton until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly three times.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
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Selecting ID codes
When replacing tires, make sure to select the ID code set that matches
the new tire set. If the tire pressure select switch is set to the wrong tire
setting, the tire pressure warning system will not operate properly.
After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light
comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
Tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter ID code settings dis-
play
Press “<” or “>” repeatedly until
the setting display appears.
Switching ID codes
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
switch between “MAIN” and
“2ND” ID codes.

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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the
fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered,
the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20
minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a
system malfunction.
■Tire lif e
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Low profile tires (models not equipped with 16-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to
use snow tires or tire chains
* on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a
speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires.

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■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases,
the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If
repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●When operating the satellite switch, the tire pressure warning light does not
blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20 minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.

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CAUTION
■Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately if a tire
bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not press the satellite switch without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on
even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation
pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, ti re pressure warning valves, transmitters
and tire valve caps
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than those speci-
fied. The cap may become stuck.

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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 A
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, outer foot lights
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1SPARE30 ASpare fuse
2SPARE25 ASpare fuse
3SPARE10 ASpare fuse
4FR CTRL-B25 AH-LP UPR, HORN
5A/F15 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
6ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
7ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
8TEL10 ATEL
9STR LOCK25 ASteering lock
10H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
11A/C COMP7. 5 AAir conditioning system
12DEICER25 AWindshield wiper de-icer

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13FR CTRL-AM30 AFR TAIL, FR FOG, WASHER
14IG210 AIgnition system
15EFI NO.210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
16H-LP R LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (right)
17H-LP L LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (left)
18F/ P M P25 AFuel system
19EFI25 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, EFI NO.2
20INJ20 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
21H-LP UPR15 AHeadlight high beams
22HORN10 AHorns
23WA S H E R20 AWindshield washer
24FR TAIL10 AParking lights
25FR FOG15 AFront fog lights
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30 A
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display, audio
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system, VSC
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators

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14RR DOOR LH20 APo w e r w i n d o w s
15FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirror
16SECURITY7. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
17H-LP LVL7. 5 AAutomatic headlight leveling system
18LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight cleaner,
rear window defogger, electric cool-
ing fans, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, back-up lights, stop lights,
mirror heaters, rear sun shade, seat
belts, intuitive parking assist, cruise
control, air conditioning system, PTC
heater, manual transmission, wind-
shield wiper de-icer
19FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit