Lexus IS250 2012 Using the Bluetooth audio system / 2012 IS250,IS350 QUICK GUIDE (OM53A98U) Manual PDF
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2012, Model line: IS250, Model: Lexus IS250 2012Pages: 82, PDF Size: 1.58 MB
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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the
inside of the fuel filler door. 
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Tr u n k
■Trunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn off the main
switch in the glove box.
On
Off
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the wireless remote control
or the entry function.
■ Entry function and wireless remote control
   P. 8 ,  9
1
2 
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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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*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. 
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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.
1
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. 
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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. 
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Customizing Your Lexus
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneo usly with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault  settingCustomized setting
Smart access 
system with 
push-button startOperation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wireless remote 
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in  two steps
All doors 
unlocked in  one step
Automatic door lock function 
to be activated if door is not 
opened after being unlocked
OnOff
Ti m e  e l a p s e d  b e f o r e  a u t o -
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Pa n i c  f u n c t i o nOnOff 
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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 
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic light 
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights 
automatically turn off after 
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
LightsDaytime running light system 
(U.S.A. only)OnOff
Windshield 
wipers and 
washer
Switching operation when the 
vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the drip 
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e  
depending on  the vehicle  speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking 
assist
Back sensor operation display 
and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn 
off15 seconds7. 5  s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are 
unlockedOnOff
Operation after the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch is turned 
OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightsOnOff
Seat belt 
reminderVehicle speed linked seat belt 
reminder buzzerOnOff