fog light Lexus IS250C 2010 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C/250C (OM53A20U) User Guide

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350C only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculat ed air mode is automatically selected.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the window from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alkaline
solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other interior
part's painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended pe riods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if th e vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the windshield/rear window
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the wi ndshield/rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or wire antenna in the wind-
shield. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window
clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
2IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
3RAD NO.230 AAudio
4D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
5RAD NO.130 AAudio
6MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, power windows, power seats,
electric tilt and telescopic steering
column, meter, smart access system
with push-button start, outside rear
view mirrors, air conditioning system,
retractable hardtop, clock
7DOME10 AInterior lights, mete r, outer foot lights
8CDS10 APo w e r s o u r c e

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■Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1SPARE30 ASpare fuse
2SPARE25 ASpare fuse
3SPARE10 ASpare fuse
4FR CTRL-B25 AHeadlight high beam, HORN
5A/F15 AExhaust system
6ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
7ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
8TEL10 ALexus Enform
9STR LOCK25 ASteering lock system
10H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
11A/C COMP7. 5 AAir conditioning system
12DEICER25 A
13FR CTRL-AM30 AWASHER, FR TAIL, FR FOG

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14IG210 A
Ignition system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
15EFI NO.210 AFuel system, exhaust system
16H-LP R LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (right)
17H-LP L LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (left)
18F/ P M P25 AFuel system
19EFI25 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, EFI NO. 2
20INJ20 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
21H-LP UPR15 AHeadlight high beams
22HORN10 AHorns
23WA S H E R20 AWindshield washer
24FR TAIL10 AParking lights, front side marker lights
25FR FOG15 AFront fog lights
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, side marker lights
8PA N E L7. 5 A
Air conditioning system, display,
clock, cigarette lighter, power steer-
ing, headlight cleaner, retractable
hardtop, ECT, ETCS, seat heaters and
ventilators, trunk opener, outside rear
view mirrors, shift lever light, traction
control, audio, instrument panel light
control
9RR FOG7. 5 A

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10ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, tire inflation pressure warning
system, vehicle stability control
11FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators, air condi-
tioning system
12FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
13SECURITY7. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
14H-LP LVL7. 5 AAFS
15LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight cleaner,
rear window defogger, electric cool-
ing fans, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, back-up lights, stop lights,
mirror heaters, seat belt pretensioner,
intuitive parking assist, cruise control,
PTC heater, exhaust system, smart
access system with push-button start
16FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit

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10CIG15 ACigarette lighter
11PWR OUTLET15 APo w e r o u t l e t
12FR DOOR RH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
13AM27. 5 AStarting system
14RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belt pretensioner, intuitive park-
ing assist, automatic transmission, seat
heater and ventilator
15FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators, air condi-
tioning system
16ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, headlights, front fog
lights, parking lights, license plate
lights, front side marker lights, wind-
shield washer, outside rear view mir-
rors, VDIM, air conditioning system,
pre-collision seat belt, electric tilt and
telescopic steering, power windows,
navigation system, vehicle stability
control, retractable hardtop, clock
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■ Trunk
FuseAmpereCircuit
1DEFOG30 ARear window defogger
2ROOF RH30 ARetractable hardtop
3ROOF LH30 ARetractable hardtop
4LGG RH30 ARetractable hardtop
5LGG LH30 ARetractable hardtop
6LGG LCK RH30 ARetractable hardtop
7LGG LCK LH30 ARetractable hardtop
8P-T R AY M A I N30 ARetractable hardtop
9P-T R AY S I D E7. 5 ARetractable hardtop
10PSB30 APre-collision seat belt
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even afte r the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 4 5 0 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
● Headlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
● Front fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lightsSTEP3
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