Lexus IS250C 2012 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C (OM53A62U) Manual Online

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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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Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Using the individual window switches
Closing
One-touch closing (front
windows)
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo-site direction will stop window
travel partway.
Using the all window control switch
Closing
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo-site direction will stop window
travel partway.

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Before driving
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Door lock linked window operation
The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 44)
■Front side window open/close function linked to rear side window operation
When a rear side window is opened, the adjacent front side window will also open
slightly. The front side window cannot be closed completely while the rear side win-
dow is open.
■Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either side door is opened.
■Jam protection function (front windows)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closin g position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Window operation during retractable hardtop operation
When the retractable hardtop is partiall y open (during opening or closing opera-
tion), the power window switches are disabled.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings of the linked wireless remo te control operation can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
STEP1
STEP2
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Retractable hardtop
The retractable hardtop can be opened and closed using a switch.
Opening the retractable hardtop
Press and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retract able hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Closing the retractable hardtop
Pull up and hold the switch unti l “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retract able hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Continuing to hold the switch up af ter operation is complete closes the
side windows.
Retractable hardtop status display ( P. 8 8 )

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Before driving
Luggage coverThe luggage cover is used to ensure that there is enough space for the
retractable hardtop to be stored.
Proper installation of the luggage cover enables retractable hardtop
operation.
Pull the board of the luggage
cover toward you to unhook the
hooks.
Pull the luggage cover further until
the tabs on the sides of the cover fit
securely into the holders on the
sides of the trunk.
Make sure the upper part of the
board is securely positioned in the
holders.
Fit the tabs on the bottom of the
luggage cover int o the holders on
the floor of the trunk.
Make sure the lower part of the
board is securely positioned in the
holders on the floor.
STEP1
STEP2
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Retractable hardtop status displayInformation regarding the retractabl e hardtop is shown on the multi-
information display.
■ Roof Function Status Indicator
This indicator shows the operation status of the retractable hardtop.
Operation without interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPLETE” will be shown on the dis-
play.

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Operation with interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Interruption of operation
Operation of the retractable hardtop will be suspended if the switch is
released, the operating conditions are no longer met or there is a mal-
function. ( P. 9 1 )
Resumption of operation
Operating the switch again causes the retractable hardtop to resume
operation.
The bar display will not be shown after operation is suspended.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPLETE” will be shown on the dis-
play.
■ Advice and warning message display
A message will be displayed if operat ing conditions for the retractable
hardtop are not met or if there is a malfunction in the system.
( P. 507)

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Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking
assist (vehicles with an intuitive parking assist)
This function detects if there is an ob struction behind the vehicle and reg-
ulates retractable hardtop operation according to the vehicle’s distance
from that obstruction.
This function is merely de signed to assist the driver and is not a guarantee
of the safety of the ar ea behind the vehicle. The driver should always
check the vehicle’s surroundings with their own eyes before operating the
retractable hardtop.
■ Operation controls according to each detection area
Area within approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) of the vehicle
Area approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
away from the vehicle
Areas within approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle
Areas approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) to
1.3 ft. (37.5 cm) away from the
vehicle
This function only operates in the
areas indicated in the illustration.
Therefore, obstructions too close
to the sensors cannot be detected.
●If an obstruction is d etected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound and a message will be shown in the multi-informa-
tion display to alert the driver.
If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds while the message is being dis-
played, retractable hardtop operation will start normally.