steering wheel Lexus IS250C 2014 User Guide

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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following. Using the wireless remote control Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
While the desired button (“1”, “2”
or “3”) press on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a door
once after a driving position has been recorded. (If a door is not opened
within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again and
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( →P. 1 0 0 )
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IS250C/350C_UUsing the door lock switch
Carry only the key (including the card key
∗) to which you want to link
the driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving
position cannot be linked properly.
Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF. While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), press the lock or
unlock side on the driver’s door
lock switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
∗: If equipped
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
Using the wireless remote control: While pushing the “SET” button, press on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
Using the door lock switch: While pr essing the “SET” button, press the
lock or unlock side on the door lock switch until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver's door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
child restraint system, or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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Before driving
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Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)∗
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until you hear a
beep.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
To recall the memorized posi-
tion, push button “1”, “2” or “3”
until you hear a beep.
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■Operating the seat position memory after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF
Memorized position can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front passenger
door is opened, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat position using the switches.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
child restraint system.

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Before driving
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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Vertical adjustment (front seats)Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Folding operation (rear seats)
Pull the lever.
When reversing etc., folding
down the head restraints
enables a better view of the area
behind the vehicle.
To return the head restraints,
raise them by hand.
Lock release button

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■Removing the head restraints (front seats)
■Installing the head restraints (front seats)
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats) Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions when the head restraints are in use. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
■Front head restraints
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
■Rear head restraints
●Do not sit in the rear seats with the head restraints in the folded position.
●Do not fold the head restraints when passengers are seated in the rear seats.
●Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded head restraints.
NOTICE
■Rear head restraints
Do not press down excessively on the folded head restraints as doing so may cause
damage.

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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
●Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button

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Front seat belt guideWhen fastening a front seat belt,
always ensure that it passes
through the seat belt guide.When entering or exiting the
rear seats, release the seat belt
from the guide.
Rear seat belt holder & guide
■ Rear seat belt holder
When the rear seat belts are not in
use, secure the belts in the holder
position. When in use, release the
belts from the holder position.
■ Rear seat belt guide
If the shoulder belt sits close to the occupant’s neck, secure the seat belt
in the guide position.