mirror Lexus IS250C 2012 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C (OM53A62U) Owner's Guide

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Steering wheel
Auto tilt awayWhen the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver

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Before driving
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 1 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the auto tilt-away function.
(Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION ON
mode.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 2 5 7 )
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 1 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automa tically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between “L” and
“R”).
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is set to automatic mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 7 8 )
■Rain-clearing mirr ors (if equipped)
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
rain-clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following cases, the rain-clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but wi ll return after 1 or 2 days' exposure to
direct sunlight.
●After wiping dirt off the mirrors
●When the mirrors fog up
●After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
●After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■If the mirrors become iced up
In order to retain the rain-clearing properties of the mirror, do not attempt to scrape
the ice off. Instead, remove it by turnin g on the mirror defoggers or by applying
warm water.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 1
(vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: P. 5 5 7
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. ( P. 1 5 4 )
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that auto mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 F (90 C) or higher, or -22 F
(-30 C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activa tion linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger au tomatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with
the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
●The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............ 248
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .............................. 257
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 258 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ................. 259
Using the radio ....................... 262
Using the CD player ............. 270
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ............................ 277
Operating an iPod ................. 285
Operating a USB memory........................ 293
Optimal use of the audio system ......................... 302
Using the AUX port .............. 304
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 306
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audi

o system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 309
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .......................... 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 317
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 321
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup ......................... 327
Interior features3

Interior features3
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ..................... 328
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)............ 332
Making a phone call ............. 340
Setting a mobile phone......... 344
Security and system setup ... 349
Using the phone book........... 353
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 359
• Interior light ......................... 360
• Personal lights ...................... 360 3-6. Using the storage
features
List of storage features.......... 361
• Glove box .............................. 362
• Console box ......................... 363
• Cup holders .......................... 364
• Auxiliary box ........................ 367
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 368
Vanity mirror ........................... 369
Clock ......................................... 370
Satellite switches .................... 371
Ashtrays..................................... 374
Cigarette lighter .................... 375
Power outlet ............................. 376
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 377
Floor mat .................................. 380
Trunk features .......................... 381
Garage door opener ............ 384
Compass .................................. 390
Safety Connect ...................... 394