automatic transmission Lexus IS350C 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A62U)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 148
Automatic transmission.............. 153
Manual transmission .................... 160
Turn signal lever ............................ 162
Parking brake ................................. 163
Horn.................................................... 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning lights.................................................. 172
Multi-information display........... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 181
Fog light switch .............................. 185
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 187
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 194 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 199
Intuitive parking assist ................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 219
Hill-start assist control ............... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 234
Vehicle load limits ........................ 237
Winter driving tips ....................... 238
Trailer towing ................................. 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 244
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 153
Shift lock override button P. 531
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

P. 375
P. 374
Manual transmission shift lever P. 160
Parking brake lever P. 163
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 375
P. 374
P. 367
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
: If equipped
Auxiliary box  P. 367

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 181
P. 162
P. 185
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 157
Gauges and meters P. 166
Multi-information display P. 176
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 187
Engine (ignition) switch P. 148
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Audio remote control switches *1P. 306
Horn P. 165Glove box P. 362
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 163
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Inside door lock buttons P. 47

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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Telephone switch *1P. 332
Cruise control switch 
Dynamic radar cruise control switch

P. 195
P. 199
Distance switch  P. 199
“DISP” switch P. 177
Talk switch *1P. 332
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
ECT switch P. 154ETCS switch P. 161
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Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 258
Windshield wiper de-icerswitch
 P. 258

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
If the electronic key is removed from the vehicle without any of the doors being
opened, such as through the open retractable hardtop, these warning functions
may not operate properly.
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 5 3 3 )
●Starting the engine: P. 5 3 5
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 5 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the operation signals of the system, such as the emer-
gency flashers. (Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
secondsTried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously
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Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without shift-
ing the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCESSORY
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.
Turned the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver's door is open
Close the driver's door.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking the doors from the outside without a keyThe door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electr onic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking function
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Shifting the shift lever out of P when the engine
is running locks both side doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
*
Shifting the shift lever to P when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode unlocks both side doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionBoth side doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Both side doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close both side doors and swit ch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 20
seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, press
and hold the driver's door lock
switch ( or ) for about
5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
When the setting or canceling operatio n is complete, both side doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock
switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function*
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function*
Speed linked door locking function
NDriver's door linked door unlocking
function

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 138
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 148
Automatic transmission ........ 153
Manual transmission .............. 160
Turn signal lever ....................... 162
Parking brake ........................... 163
Horn ............................................ 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 166
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 172
Multi-information display ...... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 181
Fog light switch ........................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 187
Headlight cleaner switch...... 194 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 199
Intuitive parking assist ........... 213
Driving assist systems ............ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 234
Vehicle load limits .................. 237
Winter driving tips ................. 238
Trailer towing .......................... 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ........................ 244

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 1 4 8 )
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 153)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 163)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever into 1. (P. 160)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 163)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
P. 1 5 3 )
Manual transmissionWhile depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (
P. 1 6 0 )
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STEP3
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STEP2
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 163)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 153)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 163)
Shift the shift lever into N. ( P. 160)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3