tow Lexus IS350C 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C (OM53A62U) Service Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Using an open-end wrench, turn
the six-sided part of the silver rod
as far as possible.
The plate brackets will rise up.
Using a hexagon wrench, remove
the 2 bolts and lock on the left and
right sides of the vehicle.
The lock on the left side of the vehi-
cle can be removed. However, the
lock on the right side of the vehicle
cannot be removed completely as
it is attached to a wire harness.
Holding the parts in the same
places as those shown in the illus-
tration, carefully raise the roof
panel and move it toward the front
of the vehicle.
Performing this procedure by hold-
ing parts other than those indi-
cated may result in damage to the
vehicle or serious injury.
Let go of the roof panel once it
begins to lower on its own.
The roof panel will not lower com-
pletely.
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STEP 15
STEP 16

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Holding the parts in the same
places as those shown in the illus-
trations, push the trunk lid down
toward the front of the vehicle until
it locks.
Performing this procedure by hold-
ing parts other than those indi-
cated may result in damage to the
vehicle or serious injury.
Close the trunk lid.
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STEP24

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Alphabetical index
Cigarette lighter.................................... 375
CleaningExterior ................................................... 402
Interior ..................................................... 407
Seat belts............................................... 408
Clock .........................................................370
Compass ................................................. 390
Condenser ............................................... 431
Console box ...........................................363
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 542
Cornering assist sensors .................... 213
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control .......199
Cup holder .............................................. 364
Customizable features .......................595 Daytime running light system ........... 183
Defogger*
Rear window ........................................257
Side mirror.............................................257
Dimension ............................................... 560
Dinghy towing............................. 243, 244
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 199
Satellite switch mode......................... 371
Trip information.....................................177
Warning message ............................ 504
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Doors Door lock .................................32, 44, 47
Door windows ........................................82
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 497
Driving Correct posture................................... 104
Procedures............................................. 138
Driving position memory........................ 61D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 219
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 529
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 531
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................538
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 495
If the warning light turns on .......... 495
If you have a flat tire ......................... 518
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong................................................... 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 557
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 487
If your vehicle overheats................ 542
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 486 Engine
Compartment...................................... 422
Engine switch ........................................ 148
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine ................... 148
Identification number ........................ 561
If the engine will not start................529
Ignition switch ....................................... 148
Overheating .........................................542
Engine compartment cover ............. 424
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................567
Checking ............................................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking ............................................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
EPS .............................................................. 219
Event data recorder .................................21E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator.....................................166
Tachometer ............................................166
Tail lights Switch ......................................................... 181
Talk switch* .............................................332
Telephone switch*................................332
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 447
Tire information Glossary................................................ 588
Size .......................................................... 585
Tire identification number .............584
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 586
Tires Chains ..................................................... 238
Checking ............................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ........................... 518
Inflation pressure................................ 447
Inflation pressure sensor................438
Information............................................582
Replacing ................................................ 518
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Run-flat tire............................................ 527
Size ........................................................... 572
Snow tires .............................................. 238
Spare tire................................................. 518
Tools ............................................................ 518
Total load capacity ............................... 237 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 243, 244
Emergency towing ........................... 487
Trailer towing ....................................... 242
TRAC ..........................................................219
Traction control.......................................219
Transmission shift switches.......155, 157
Trip meter ..................................................166
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ..................................................577
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................475
Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage ..................................................577
USB port* ................................................ 293
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 369
Wattage ..................................................577
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 369
VDIM...........................................................219
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................219
Vehicle identification number...........561
Vehicle stability control .......................219
Ventilators ................................................377
Voice command switch* ................... 333
VSC .............................................................219T
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