air condition Lexus IS250C 2010 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C/250C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A20U)

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 U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .................................... 238
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 239
Using the radio .............................. 242
Using the CD player .................. 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................. 257
Operating an iPod
®................... 265
Operating a USB memory....... 273
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 282
Using the AUX ad apter ........... 284
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 286 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 300
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 306
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 307
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ..................... 311
Making a phone call..................... 319
Setting a mobile phone .............. 323
Security and system setup ....... 328
Using the phone book................ 332
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 338
• Interior light ................................. 339
• Personal lights ............................ 339
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures.............. 340
• Glove box ................................... 340
• Console box ................................. 341
• Cup holders................................. 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 346
Vanity mirror .................................. 347
Clock ................................................ 348
Satellite switches .......................... 349
Ashtrays ........................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .......................... 353
Power outlet ................................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 355
Floor mat......................................... 358
Trunk features................................ 359
Garage door opener.................. 362
Compass......................................... 368
Safety Connect ............................. 372 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 380
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 383
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requir ements .... 386
General maintena nce ............... 388
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 391
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 392
Hood ................................................. 395
Positioning a floor jack............... 396
Engine compartment................. 398
Tires .................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure................. 422
Wheels ............................................. 426
Air conditioning filter.................. 428
Electronic key battery ................. 431
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 433
Headlight aim ................................ 448
Light bulbs ...................................... 450
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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock

P. 348
Audio
system

P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 458
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
Clock

P. 348
Audio
system

P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 458
Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*1
Clock P. 348
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 458
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system (type A)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1
Navigation
system
*1
Clock P. 348
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 458
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system (type B)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 5 0 7 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
●Immediately after the retractable hardtop is opened or closed

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
●The front SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners ma y not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting
in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if
luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccu-
pied. ( P. 111)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced
by a 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direc-
tion perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at a speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h]).
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passen-
ger sitting in the front passenger seat. Ho wever, the side airbag on the passen-
ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in th e seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
(  P. 111)
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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1-7. Safety information
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• The sensor is frozen.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,
air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and other object s may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent th e sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar attention to the following obstacles.
• Wires, fences, ropes etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
• Sharply-angled objects
•Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projec ting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle
■When the display flashes an d a message is displayed
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