door lock 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

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures................ 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 ve ntilators .... 377
Floor mat......................................... 380
Trunk features................................. 381
Garage door opener................. 384
Compass......................................... 390
Safety Connect ............................. 394 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 410
General maintena nce ................. 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 416
Hood .................................................. 419
Positioning a floor jack............... 420
Engine compartment.................. 422
Tires ................................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure................. 447
Wheels .............................................. 451
Air conditioning filter.................. 453
Electronic key battery ................ 456
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 458
Headlight aim ................................ 473
Light bulbs ....................................... 475
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Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 61
P. 65
Door lock switch P. 47
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 79
Window lock switch P. 82
Power window switches P. 82
Pictorial indexInterior

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 181
P. 162
P. 185
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 157
Gauges and meters P. 166
Multi-information display P. 176
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 187
Engine (ignition) switch P. 148
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Audio remote control switches *1P. 306
Horn P. 165Glove box P. 362
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 163
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Inside door lock buttons P. 47

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
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 3 3 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 3 3 )
Starts the engine ( P. 1 4 8 )
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: If equipped
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
Unlocking and locking the doorsGrip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is out-
side the vehicle, within about
2.3 ft. (70 cm) of either of the
outside door handles. (Only
the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.