steering Lexus IS250 2012 Warranty and Services Guide / LEXUS 2012 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A87U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 33
Wireless remote control .............. 45
Doors.................................................... 48
Trunk..................................................... 52
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 56
Driving position memory ............ 58
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 73 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 75
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 77
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 80
Moon roof .......................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 90
Alarm.................................................... 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 96
SRS airbags ....................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 109
Child restraint sy stems ................. 114
Installing child restraints .............. 118
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Intuitive parking assist

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 216
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 224
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 226
Using the radio .............................. 229
Using the CD player ................... 237
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................. 244
Operating an iPod ....................... 252
Operating a USB memory...... 260
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 269
Using the AUX port..................... 271
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 273 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 276
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 279
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 284
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 293
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ........................................... 294
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 298
Making a phone call................... 306
Setting a mobile phone ............... 310
Security and system setup ......... 315
Using the phone book................. 319
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 325
• Interior lights ............................... 327
• Personal lights ............................ 327
3Interior features

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 172
P. 154
P. 176
Shift paddle switches (a utomatic transmission) P. 147, 149
Gauges and meters P. 158
Multi-information display P. 167
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 178
Engine (ignition) switch P. 141
Trunk opener main switch P. 52
Glove box P. 329
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 72
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 73
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 155
Audio remote control switches P. 273
Horn P. 157
Hood release lever P. 394

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 33
Wireless remote control ......... 45
Doors ........................................... 48
Trunk ............................................. 52
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 56
Driving position memory ....... 58
Head restraints .......................... 62
Seat belts ..................................... 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 73
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 75
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 77 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 80
Moon roof ................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........................................ 90
Alarm............................................ 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 96
SRS airbags ................................ 98
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 109
Child restraint systems .......... 114
Installing child restraints........ 118

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position lever
Seatback angle lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle knob

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat , make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
Power seat
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch (driver's seat only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

: If equipped

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operationRecord your driving position to butto n “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Carry only the key (including the card key
) to which you want to link the
driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehi cle, the driving position
cannot be linked properly.

: If equipped
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmissi on: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Using the wireless remote control
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While the desired button (“1”, “2”
or “3”) press on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a door
once after a driving posit ion has been recorded. (If a door is not opened
within 60 seconds after is pressed, th e doors will be locked again and
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 9 2 )
Using the door lock switch Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), press the lock or
unlock side on the driver’s door
lock switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2