window Lexus IS300 2005 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2005 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53489U)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xi
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1Power door lock switch and power window switches 22, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Power rear view mirror control switches 181 . . . . . .
3Rear fog light switch 33
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4Headlight cleaner switch 36
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5Driving position memory switches 176
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6Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switches 30, 32, 33
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7Transmission shift switches 242
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8Instrument panel light control 58
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9Cruise control switch 249
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10Wiper and washer switches 34
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11Ignition switch 235
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12Emergency flasher switch 40
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13Auxiliary box /Navigation system
(See ªNavigation System Owner's Manualº) 72 . . . .
14Outside temperature display/Clock 62
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15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 51
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16Automatic air conditioning controls 190
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17Audio system 204
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18Seat heater switches 40
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19Glove box 66
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20Parking brake lever 236
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21Driving pattern selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Ashtray 64
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23Cigarette lighter 64
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24Automatic transmission selector lever/
Manual transmission gear shift lever 238, 247 . . . . .
25Traction control system off/Snow mode
switch (Manual transmission) 252, 255
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26Hood lock release lever 86
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SVPC021
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW (Sedan)
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1Rear window defogger36
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2Trunk lid 87
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Door 20
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8Tire and wheel 351
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9Headlights 30, 388
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SVPC022
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW (SportCross)
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1Rear window defogger36
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2Back door 24
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Side door 20
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8Tire and wheel 351
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9Headlights 30, 388
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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KEYS AND DOORS
282. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an
ignition key or wireless remote control.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors,
trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key
or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.
 Opening the hood forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.
 Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.
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SECTION 1 ± 2
29
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch30
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Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 32
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Front fog light switch 33
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Rear fog light switch 33
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 34
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Rear window wiper and washer switch 35
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Headlight cleaner switch 36
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger,
and windshield wiper deicer switch
36
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Power window switches 37
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Emergency flasher switch 40
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Seat heater switches 40
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SWITCHES
34
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
SV12025

1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the lever down
until you reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ªINTº position: Intermittent operation
ªLOº position: Low speed operation
ªHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the ªINTº position. For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever
toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of
the lever.
For information on adding washer fluid, see ªAdding washer
fluidº on page 386.
Some m
odels: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not operate the windshield wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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SWITCHES
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REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
SV12018a

1Washer on during wiping 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
There are 2 settings:
ªINTº position: Intermittent operation
ªONº position: Low speed operation
To make the washer squirt, twist the knob downward to
position 2.
To make the washer squirt while operating in ªONº
position, twist the knob upward to position 1.
The knob automatically returns from these positions after you
release it. For information on adding washer fluid, see ªAdding washer
fluidº on page 386.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear window wiper if the rear window
is dry. It may scratch the glass.
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SWITCHES
36
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
SV12007
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
Check the fluid level frequently as headlight cleaner uses fluid
a lot. For information on adding washer fluid, see ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 386.
Some models: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor tooverheat.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
SL12005
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the
switch.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Some models: the windshield wiper deicers are optionally
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
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SWITCHES
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The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since
the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on or operate the wipers.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop±and±go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires orconnectors.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do notoperate the defogger continuously longer thannecessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
SV12019a

1For driver's window
2For front passenger's window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers' windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver's door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the ªONº
position.
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SWITCHES
38
12L010
Operating the driver's window
To raise or lower the window, pull the switch halfway up
or push it halfway down.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in
the opposite direction and then release it.
Retained accessory power: Even if the ignition key is turned
to the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position, the window can be operated
until either of the front doors is opened (or for about 45
seconds).
Operating the passengers' windows
To lower the window, push the switch down. Pull it up to
raise the window. The window moves as long as the
switch is operated.
Operating the window lock switch
SV12009a
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver's
window can be raised or lowered.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation or key off raising operation,
the window stops and is lowered if something gets caught
between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.
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