air conditioning LEXUS IS250C 2013 Owners Manual

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, SRS
airbag and headlight aim inst ructions 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 ............... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 104
SRS airbags ..................................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 117
Child restraint sy stems ............... 122
Installing child restraints ............. 126
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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 242
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 251
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 252
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 253
Using the radio .............................. 256
Using the CD player ................... 264
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ................................... 271
Operating an iPod ....................... 279
Operating a USB memory....... 287
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 296
Using the AUX port................... 298
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 300 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 303
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 306
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ............ 311
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 315
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................................ 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 322
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) .................. 326
Making a phone call.................... 334
Setting a mobile phone ............. 338
Security and system setup ........ 343
Using the phone book................ 347
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 353
• Interior light ................................. 354
• Personal lights ............................ 354
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures.............. 355
• Glove box .................................... 356
• Console box ................................ 357
• Cup holders................................ 358
• Auxiliary box ................................ 361
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 362
Vanity mirror .................................. 363
Clock ................................................. 364
Satellite switch es .......................... 365
Ashtrays .......................................... 368
Cigarette lighter ........................... 369
Power outlet ................................... 370
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 371
Floor mat.......................................... 373
Trunk features................................ 374
Garage door opener.................. 377
Compass......................................... 383
Safety Connect ............................. 387 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 401
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 404
General maintena nce ................ 406
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 409
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 410
Hood .................................................. 413
Positioning a floor jack................ 414
Engine compartment................... 416
Tires .................................................... 431
Tire inflation pressure.................. 441
Wheels ............................................. 445
Air conditioning filter.................. 447
Electronic key battery ................ 449
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 451
Headlight aim ................................ 466
Light bulbs ....................................... 468
4Maintenance and care

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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock
P. 364
Audio
system
P. 253
Air conditioning
system
P. 242
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 251
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 482
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
Clock
P. 364
Audio
system
P. 253
Air conditioning
system
P. 242
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 251
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 482
Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 364
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 482
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system..................................... 242
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers.................. 251
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 252
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ................. 253
Using the radio ....................... 256
Using the CD player ............. 264
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ............................. 271
Operating an iPod .................. 279
Operating a USB memory.................................. 287
Optimal use of the audio system..................................... 296
Using the AUX port .............. 298
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 300
Interior features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350C only)
Automatically switches between outs ide air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature setting displayMicro dust and
pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off switch Outside air or recirculated modeWindshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
STEP2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the
front left-hand seat and front right- hand seat can be adjusted sepa-
rately. Operating the passenger' s side temperature control will enter
dual mode.
When the indicator on is on, the temperature of the rear seats is
linked with that of the front left-hand seat.
Simultaneous mode (the indic ator on is off): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the is pressed. The air flow shown
on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
*: Automatic air flow mode only
Upper body and feet
Feet
*
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