steering Lexus IS250 2012 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / 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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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator ligh t flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock all the doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, start the engine by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch,
or unlock the doors or trunk.
■ Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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■Receiving a call
When a call is received, this screen is dis-
played with a sound.
Push on the steering wheel to talk on
the phone.
To ignore the call, push on the steering
wheel.STEP1
STEP2

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■Operating an iPod
Displays the audio control screen
Menu
Pa u s e / P l a y b a c k
Repeat play
Random playback
Song list
Song select
Song select/rewind/fast-forward
■Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: radio tuner
DVD mode: track/chapter/disc select
CD mode: disc/track/file (MP3/WMA) select
iPod mode: song select
Power on/change mode: press
Power off: press and hold
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■Operating an iPod
Ty p e A
Random play
Repeat play
Pause/Playback
Go back
Text information
Playback
Menu/Track select
Song select/rewind/fast-forward
Ty p e B Random play
Repeat play
Pause/Playback
Go back
Text information
Playback
Menu/Track select
Song select/rewind/fast-forward
■Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: radio tuner
CD mode: disc/track/file (MP3/WMA) select
iPod mode: song select
Power on/change mode: press
Power off: press and hold
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What to do if ...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Blinking and
then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
(Comes on)
Slip indicator
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light(On the
center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light(Illuminates
without blink- ing)Tire pressure warning light*1
(On the
instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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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.

Customizing Your Lexus
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two steps
All doors
unlocked in
one step
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door unlocks
all doors
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks all
doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks all doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Po w e r w i n d o w s
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOff
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOpen only
Moon roof
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOff
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of components
when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOpen only
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control is
used
Slide onlyTilt only