air conditioning Lexus IS250 2013 Navigation Manual / LEXUS 2013 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53B64U)
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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, SRS 
airbag and headlight aim instru ctions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual. 
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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..................................................... 53
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats ..........................................  57
Driving position memory ............. 59
Head restraints................................. 63
Seat belts ............................................  66
Steering wheel  (manually adjustable type) .......  73
Steering wheel  (power-adjustable  type)............  74 Anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror......................................  76
Outside rear view mirrors ...........  78
1-4. Opening and closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows.................................  81
Moon roof .......................................... 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..........  88
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..........  91
Alarm.................................................... 93
Theft prevention labels .................  96
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ...............  97
SRS airbags ....................................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system ...................  110
Child restraint sy stems ................. 115
Installing child restraints ............... 119
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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system .............................................  210
Rear window and  outside rear view 
mirror defoggers ........................  218
Windshield wiper  de-icer ..........  219
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 220
Using the radio .............................. 223
Using the CD player ....................  231
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................  238
Operating an iPod .......................  246
Operating a USB memory....... 254
Optimal use of the audio  system ............................................ 263
Using the AUX po rt.................... 265
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ............................  267 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® 
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .........  270
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system ............................................  273
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ......... 278
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ..........  281
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ............................................... 287
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile  phones ..........................................  288
Using the hands-free system  (for mobile phones) ..................  292
Making a phone call...................  300
Setting a mobile phone .............  304
Security and system setup .......  309
Using the phone book.................  313
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.............................  319
• Interior lights ................................  321
• Personal lights .............................  321
3Interior features 
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 323
• Glove box ....................................  324
• Console boxes ........................... 325
• Overhead console ................... 326
• Cup holders.................................  327
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 329
• Auxiliary box ............................... 329
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................  330
Vanity mirrors .................................  331
Clock ................................................. 332
Satellite switch es .......................... 333
Ashtrays ........................................... 336
Cigarette lighter ...........................  337
Power outlet ..................................  338
Seat heaters.................................... 339
Seat heaters and ve ntilators .....  341
Armrest ............................................ 343
Rear sunshade ............................... 344
Trunk storage extension ........... 346
Coat hooks .....................................  347
Assist grips .....................................  348
Floor mat.......................................... 349
Trunk features...............................  350
Garage door opener.................  353
Compass.......................................... 359
Safety Connect ............................. 363 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior...................  372
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ....................  376
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance  requirements .....  379
General maintena nce .................  381
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs .....................................  384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................  385
Hood ................................................  388
Positioning a floor jack..............  389
Engine compartment...................  391
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure..................  418
Wheels .............................................  422
Air conditioning filter..................  424
Electronic key battery ................  426
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................................ 428
Headlight aim ................................  442
Light bulbs .......................................  444
4Maintenance and care 
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 Without navigation system 
Clock
 
P. 332
Audio 
system
 
P. 220
Air conditioning
system
P. 210Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror 
defoggers switch 
P. 218
Security indicator 
P. 91, 93
Emergency
flasher switch 
P. 454
: If equipped
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Navigation 
system
*2
Clock P. 332
Audio system*2
Security indicator 
P. 91, 93
Emergency flasher 
switch 
P. 454
Air conditioning 
system
*2
 With navigation system 
Rear window and 
outside rear view 
mirror defoggers 
switch
*2
A
Pictorial indexInstrument panel 
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system ...................................... 210
Rear window and  outside rear view 
mirror defoggers .................. 218
Windshield wiper de-icer .....  219
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type.................  220
Using the radio.......................  223
Using the CD player .............. 231
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs...........................  238
Operating an iPod .................  246
Operating a USB  memory .................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio  system ..................................... 263
Using the AUX port ..............  265
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ......................  267 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ....  270
Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system .........................  273
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ...  278
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ....  281
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup .......................................  287
3-4. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for  mobile phones...................... 288
Using the hands-free system  (for mobile phones) ............  292
Making a phone call.............. 300
Setting a mobile phone ........  304
Security and system  setup .......................................  309
Using the phone book ...........  313
Interior features3 
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only)
Automatically switches between outs ide air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature 
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side 
temperature setting displayMicro dust and 
pollen filter
Driver's side 
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off Outside air or recirculated air modeWindshield defogger
Passenger’s side 
temperature control
Dual operation
STEP1
STEP2 
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Interior features
Press “” on  to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on   to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches  between individual and simultaneous
modes each time   is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on    is on): The temperature for the
front left-hand seat and front right- hand seat can be adjusted sepa-
rately. Operating the passenger' s side temperature control will enter
dual mode.
When the indicator on  is on, the temperature of the rear seats is
linked with that of the front left-hand seat.
Simultaneous mode (the indic ator on   is off): Only 
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
Press   to turn the fan off.
STEP3 
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow shown on
the display indicates the following.
Upper body
*:Automatic air flow mode only
Upper body and feet
Feet
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