Lexus IS250 2012 Using the audio system / 2012 IS250,IS350 QUICK GUIDE (OM53A98U) Repair Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2012, Model line: IS250, Model: Lexus IS250 2012Pages: 82, PDF Size: 1.58 MB
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■Loading a CD
Press the “LOAD” button.“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold the “LOAD” button until you hear a beep. “WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
The indicators on the slot turn to amber when the CD is inserted.
Insert the next CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green again.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To cancel the operation, press the “LOAD” bu tton. If you do not insert a CD within 15
seconds, loading will cancelled automatically.
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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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Air Conditioning System (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Using the automatic mode
Press to turn on the airflow and to adjust the temperature.
■Adjusting the temperature
■To simultaneously adjust the driver's side and passenger's side temperature settings
Press to turn the “DUAL” indicator off ( ) and then press .
■To individually adjust the driver's side and passenger's side temperature settings
Press or to turn the “DUAL” indicator on ( ) and then press or .
■To turn off the airflow
Press .
Driver side temperature control
Switch to automatic mode
Driver side temperature display
OFF button
Fan speed controls
Air flow controls Passenger side temperature display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Passenger side temperature control
Windshield defog/defrost
Outside air/recirculated air mode switch
A/C switch
Dual mode switch1
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Voice Command System
■Basic operation
Press .
- If you know the command:
Press again.
- If you do not know the command:
Follow the voice guidance to learn the com-
mand and then press again.
Say a command after the beep.
NOTE: When inputting voice commands you mu st wait until after the beep to speak.
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■Important voice commands information and tips
Voice commands can be used while driving.
You must wait until after the beep to say a command.
In vehicles with a navigation system, a large TALK icon will appear on the naviga-
tion screen to prompt you to say a command.
If you know what command to use, you can press at any time to interrupt the
voice guidance.
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Safety Connect (If Equipped)
■System components
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
■Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification*
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest em ergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
● Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Lexus.com.
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telema tics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular te chnology to provide safety and security
features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
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●Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response cent er. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Enha nced Roadside Assistance services and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Terms and Co nditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect (If Equipped)
Lexus Enform and Safety Connect are subscription-based telematics services that use Glo-
bal Positioning System (GPS) data, embedded cellular technology an XM
® satellite data
services to provide safety and security as well as convenience features to subscribers.
Lexus Enform and Safety Connect services ar e supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Lexus Enform service is available by subscrip tion on select, telematics hardware-equipped
vehicles.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual ” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
■Services
With an active Lexus Enform subscription, the following features are available:
● Safety Connect features ( P. 6 5 )
• Automatic collision notification
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• Stolen vehicle location
• Emergency assistance button (SOS)
• Roadside assistance
● Destination Assist
Destination Assist provides you with live assi stance for finding destinations via the Lexus
Enform response center. You can request either a specific business, address, or ask for
help locating your desired destination by ca tegory, such as restaurants, gas stations,
shopping centers or other points of interest (POI).
After you tell the agent your choice of destin ation, its coordinates are sent wirelessly to
your vehicle’s navigation system.
● eDestination
With the eDestination feature, you can go online, via the Lexus.com owner’s Web site, to
select and organize destinations of your ch oice and then wirelessly send them to your
vehicle’s navigation system.
You can store up to 200 locations online to access and update at any time.
Your locations can be organized into up to 20 personalized folders.
You must first go online at www.lexus.com an d go to the “Owners” section where you will
need to register and log in. After this, you can create your personalized folders contain-
ing the locations you wish to send to your vehicle. (See Lexus Enform Guide for more
information.)
● XM
® Sports and Stocks*2
XM® Sports and Stocks is a service included with XM® satellite radio subscriptions for
Lexus Enform vehicles. With this service, you can receive updates via the navigation sys-
tem on your personally selected sports teams and stocks.
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●XM NavWeather™*3
The subscription-based XM NavWeather™ service allows the navigation system to dis-
play weather information on the map.
● XM
® NavTraffic*3
The subscription-based XM® NavTraffic service allows the navigation system to display
traffic information on the map.
The following navigation-based Lexus Enform features are available without a sub-
scription:
● Lexus Insider
Lexus Insider is an optional service that can send audio messages, or articles, to partici-
pating owner’s vehicles via the navigation sy stem. Potential Lexus Insider subjects might
include, for example, Lexus vehicle technology tips, updates on regional Lexus events, or
audio excerpts from Lexus Magazine articles. Up to 20 articles can be stored at a time.
● Vo i c e C o m m a n d
The voice command system enables you to operate the navigation system, audio system
and hands-free system by giving a command.
*1: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
*2: Available at no extra charge with an active XM® satellite radio subscription.
*3: Available via separate XM® subscription(s).
■Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services. A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase.
Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987), or push the
“Destination Assist” button in your vehicle fo r further subscription details. XM NavTraffic
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and XM NavWeather™ require separate XM® subscription(s). XM® Sports and Stocks is
available with an XM
® Satellite Radio subscription. After a 90-day free trial, you must set
up the appropriate XM
® subscription(s) to continue receiving these services.
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Door Locks
■Locking the vehicle from inside
Inside lock button
Locks
Unlocks
Door lock switch
Operates all door locks.
Locks
Unlocks
■ Locking the vehicle from outside
Using the entry function or wireless remote control ( P. 8 , 9 )
■Rear door child-protector lock
Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
Always set the child protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seat.
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Powe r Wi n d ows
Powe r w i n d ow s w i t c h e sTo o p e n : press the switch.
To c l o s e : pull the switch up.
Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.
Window lock switch The window lock switch disables the opera-
tion of passenger window switches.
Moon Roof (If Equipped)
■Opening and closing
Open
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully
opened position.
To fully open, press the switch again.
Close
■Tilt up and down
Tilt up
Tilt down
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