engine Lexus IS250C 2012 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A62U)

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■How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
To initialize the system, use the satellite switch. ( P. 371)
Park the vehicle in safe plac e and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( P. 5 7 2 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
The tire inflation pressure initial-
ization setting display
Continue to press “” or “” until
the initialization setting display
appears.
Recording tire inflation pressure
settings
Push and hold the “ON/OFF” but-
ton until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly three times.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Set the air conditio ning system to recirculated mode.
( P. 2 4 8 )
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in
the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Engine compartment (type B fu se box): Remove the engine
compartment cover. ( P. 4 2 4 )
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
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Removing the front controller (engine compartment: type B fuse box)Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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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 C UT20 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 AWindshield wiper de-icer
13FR CTRL-AM30 AWASHER, FR TAIL, FR FOG

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Headlight aim
■Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 4 2 4
■ Vertical movement adjusting bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
■ Before checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around
the headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about
replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 577)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 4 2 4
■ Front bulb locations
Parking lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
Headlight high beam and daytime
running lights (v
ehicles with
halogen headlights)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 486
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................. 487
If you think something is wrong .................................. 493
Fuel pump shut off system.... 494 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 495
If a warning message is displayed................................ 504
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ......................................... 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ........................................ 527
If the engine will not start .... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................. 531
If you lose your keys .............. 532
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 533
If the vehicle battery is discharged......................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ..... 542
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 545
If the retractable hardtop does not close ...................... 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 557

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an
accident.
Press the switch to flash all the
turn signal lights. To turn them
off, press the switch once again.