steering Lexus IS250C 2014 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IS250C/350C_U
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.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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IS250C/350C_U
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 systems ............... 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 ................... 335
Setting a mobile phone .............. 339
Security and system setup ........ 344
Using the phone book............... 348
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 354
• Interior light ................................ 355
• personal lights............................ 355
3Interior features

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 176
P. 158
P. 180
Shift paddle switches P. 155
Gauges and meters P. 161
Multi-information display P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 182
Engine (ignition) switch P. 147
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Audio remote control switches *1P. 300
Horn P. 160Glove box P. 357
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Hood lock release lever P. 413
Inside door lock buttons P. 47

Before driving1
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IS250C/350C_U
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 systems ......... 122
Installing child restraints....... 126

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IS250C/350C_U
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch
Seatback fold lever
Entering or exiting the rear seats
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
IS250C/350C_U
Entering/exiting the rear seats
Type A  Switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” Seat
Moving the front seat forward or backward using the switch enables
passengers to enter or exit the rear seats smoothly and easily.
■ When entering/exiting the rear seats
Press the fold switch once. The
seatback of the front seat will fold
and the seat will move forward.
For safety reasons, the seat will be
stopped at a position slightly
behind the most-forward position.
To move the seat further to the
most-forward position, press and
hold the switch again after the seat
is stopped.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Returning the front seats to the original position (auto return func-
tion)
Press the return switch once. The
seatback of the front seat will
return to the upright position and
the seat will move backward.
*
For safety reasons, if the front seat
was originally positioned close to
the rear seat, the seat will be
stopped at a position slightly in
front of the original position. To
return the seat to its original posi-
tion, press the return switch again.
After the seat is returned to the
original position, pressing and
holding the return switch moves
the seat back further.
*: The return function can be set to activate only while the switch is
being pressed. ( →P. 366)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
IS250C/350C_UType B
 Seat slide switches (passenger’s seat only)
Press and hold the switch to move
the seat forward.
Fold the seatback using either of
the seatback fold levers.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■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 the 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 switch 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 raise the front seat as this may prevent the
seatback from locking in place.
If the seatback will not lock, press and hold 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.