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

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 US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 32
Wireless remote control .............. 44
Doors.................................................... 47
Trunk...................................................... 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 55
Driving position memory .............. 61
Seat position memory ................... 65
Head restraints................................. 67
Seat belts ............................................ 70
Steering wheel.................................. 76 Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror...................................... 78
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
retractable hardtop
Power windows................................ 82
Retractable hardtop....................... 86
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 98
Alarm.................................................. 100
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ........................................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 104
SRS airbags ..................................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 118
Child restraint sy stems ............... 123
Installing child restraints .............. 127
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Intuitive parking assist

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 560
Fuel information ............................ 578
Tire information............................ 582
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 595
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 600
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 602
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 603
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 606
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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SRS knee airbags P. 106
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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS driver airbag P. 106
Floor mat P. 380
Front seats P. 55
Cup holders P. 364
SRS side airbags P. 106
Console box P. 363
Power outlet P. 376
Ashtray  P. 374
AUX port
USB port P. 304
P. 285, 293Head restraints P. 67
Seat belts P. 70
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 106
Cup holders P. 364

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehi-
cle. These computers assist in driving an d maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troublesh ooting, there is an event data recorder
(EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash event,
this device may record the following information:
•Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle
safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound
data such as conversation between passengers.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 32
Wireless remote control ......... 44
Doors ............................................ 47
Trunk .............................................. 51
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 55
Driving position memory ......... 61
Seat position memory.............. 65
Head restraints .......................... 67
Seat belts ..................................... 70
Steering wheel ........................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 78
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 79 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
retractable hardtop
Power windows .......................... 82
Retractable hardtop ................ 86
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........................................ 98
Alarm.......................................... 100
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.).................................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 104
SRS airbags .............................. 106
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 118
Child restraint systems ......... 123
Installing child restraints........ 127

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its win-
dow closes completely.
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however,
the system may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 5 3 3 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock both side doors.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers may be thrown out of the vehicle,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” Seat
●When the auto return function is on, a buzzer will sound intermittently while the
switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat is in motion.
●If any seat adjustment switch or driving position memory switch is operated
after the seat is moved to the forward and fold position using the “Front, Fold &
Return” seat switch, the seat cannot be returned using the “Front, Fold & Return”
seat switch. Use a switch other than the “Front, Fold & Return” seat switch to
return the seat.
●The switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat cannot operate when:
• A person or item of luggage is on th e seat or the seat belt is fastened.
• The vehicle is moving.
●Operation of the Switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” Seat will stop if:
• The “Front, Fold & Return” seat switch is pressed again.
• Any seat adjustment swit ch or driving position memory switch is pressed.
• A person enters the seat or an item of luggage is put on the seat (during for- ward movement only).
• The vehicle starts off.
• The seat belt is fastened (during forward movement only).
■When the seatback is fully reclined
Do not use the seatback fold lever to rais e the front seat as this may prevent the
seatback from locking in place.
If the seatback will not lock, press and ho ld the seatback angle switch forward for a
few seconds to change the memorized seat position. Raise the seatback by hand
and check that it locks in position as normal.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious in jury in the event of an accident.
■Retuning the folded seatback to the upright position
Pull the seatback up by hand.
If the seatback angle switch is used to return the seatback, the seat may not be
locked in position, resulting in an accident.
After returning the seat, rock the seat back and forth to ensure that it is securely
locked in position.
■When the vehicle is moving
Do not operate the seatback fold levers.
■Switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” Seat
●Before operating the switch, ensure that no surrounding passengers or objects
are caught in the seat. Seat operation will not stop automatically, even if some-
thing becomes caught in the seat. This ma y result in death or serious injury.
●Do not operate the switch while the vehicle is moving.