lock Lexus IS350C 2012 Owner's Manual / 2012 IS250C,IS350C QUICK GUIDE (OM53A74U) User Guide

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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed. Automatic transmission
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 4 )
Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (P.1 0 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not st art, see the Owner's Manual fo r more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and both side doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose both side doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.

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Customizing Your Lexus
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneo usly with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access
system with
push-button startOperation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wireless remote
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door unlocked in
one step, both side doors
unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock function
to be activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked
OnOff
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e a u t o -
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Pa n i c f u n c t i o nOnOff

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, both
side doors
unlocked in
two steps
Both side
doors
unlocked in
one step
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks
both side doors
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door unlocks
both side doors
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks
both side doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Po w e r w i n d o w sWireless remote control linked
operationOffOn

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Retractable
hardtopRetractable hardtop operation
control linked to the intuitive
parking assist
OnOff
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
LightsDaytime running light system
(U.S.A. only)OnOff
Windshield
wipers and
washer
Switching operation when the
vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the drip
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e
depending on the vehicle speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking
assist
Back sensor operation display
and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn
off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff
Operation after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch turned
OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightsOnOff