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

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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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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 153
Shift lock override button P. 531
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

P. 375
P. 374
Manual transmission shift lever P. 160
Parking brake lever P. 163
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 375
P. 374
P. 367
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
: If equipped
Auxiliary box  P. 367

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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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob fully to the outside
of the vehicle to close the vent
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculat ed air mode is automatically selected.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32 F (0C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Heats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seat
Front
passenger’s
seat

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3-7. Other interior features
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with a manual transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heaters and ventilators damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alkaline
solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other interior
part's painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended pe riods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if th e vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the windshield/rear window
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the wi ndshield/rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or wire antenna in the wind-
shield. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window
clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
9E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, A/F, TEL,
STR LOCK
10ABS150 AVDIM
11RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, AM2
12MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
13STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
14LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, SECURITY
15P/I-B60 AINJ, F/PMP, EFI
16EPS80 APower steering
17ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
HEATER, FAN1, FAN2, ABS2, RH
J/B-AM, GLW PLG1, RR R/B-AM
18RR R/B-AM80 A
DEFOG, PSB, ROOF RH, ROOF
LH, LGG RH, LGG LH, LGG LCK
RH, LGG LCK LH, P-TRAY MAIN,
P-T R AY S I D E
19GLW PLG150 APTC heater
20RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET, DOOR DL
21ABS230 AVDIM
22FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
23FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
24HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
25GLW PLG250 APTC heater
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, side marker lights
8PA N E L7. 5 A
Air conditioning system, display,
clock, cigarette lighter, power steer-
ing, headlight cleaner, retractable
hardtop, ECT, ETCS, seat heaters and
ventilators, trunk opener, outside rear
view mirrors, shift lever light, traction
control, audio, instrument panel light
control
9RR FOG7. 5 A