ignition Lexus IS250 2012 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2012 IS250,IS350 (OM53A87U) Owner's Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight
cleaner will operate once. (P. 1 7 8 )
■When using the headlight cleaner
The washer fluid will spray out into the surrounding area and may get on clothes,
items etc. Therefore, check the surrounding area before using the headlight
cleaner.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer
■The windshield wiper de-icer
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
The surface of the glass at the lower part and sides of the windshield become very
hot. To prevent burning yourself, do not touch these areas.
: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Interior features
Selecting a portable player to be usedSelect “Connect Audio Player (Connect)” using a voice com-
mand or , and .
Pattern A
Select the portable player to be used by either of the following
methods, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or
, and :
a. Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired portable
player.
b. Press the talk switch and sa y “List Audio Players”. When the
name of the desired portable pl ayer is read aloud, press the
talk switch.
Pattern B
Select the portable player to be used using , and .
Pattern A
Press the talk switch and say “From Car” or “From Audio player”,
and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or ,
and .
Pattern B
Select “From Car” or “From Audio”, using , and .
If “From Car” is selected, the portable player will be automatically con-
nected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights ( P. 327)
Front interior lights ( P. 327)
Rear personal lights ( P. 327)
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front footwell lights

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Rear (if equipped)Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■Using the front console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
Console boxes

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3-7. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Changing the settings
Each item is displayed and its setting can be changed only in the following condi-
tions:
●Intuitive parking assist: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
●Items other than the above: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped.
■Display
The display will return to the original display if the satellite switches are not oper-
ated for an extended period.
Even if the display is in satellite switch mo de, it will switch in the event of a warning is
used. If this occurs, press any of the satel lite switches or “DISP” switch on the steer-
ing wheel to return the display to satellite switch mode.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than th e cigarette lighter into the outlet.
: If equipped
Push the back part of the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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3-7. Other interior features
Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.