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2-5. Driving information
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumul ated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis-
sion) or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 170
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 171 Audio system type ....................... 171
Using the radio ............................. 174
Using the CD player .................. 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................ 187
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 195
Using the AUX adapter .......... 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ......... 201
Interior lights list.......................... 201
• Interior lights and personal lights......................... 203
3-4. Using the storage features ................................. 205
List of storage features........... 205
• Glove box ................................ 205 • Console boxes ........................ 206
• Overhead console ................ 207
• Cup holders ............................. 208
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ....................................... 209
3-5. Other interior features.......... 211 Sun visors ........................................ 211
Vanity mirror ................................. 212
Clock............................................... 213
Satellite switch es ......................... 214
Ashtrays .......................................... 217
Cigarette lighter ......................... 218
Power outlet ................................. 219
Seat heaters ................................ 220
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................. 222
Armrest ......................................... 224
Rear sunshade............................ 225
Extended trunk .......................... 227
Coat hooks .................................. 228
Floor mat ...................................... 229
Trunk features ............................. 230
Garage door opener............... 233
Compass ...................................... 238

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation system)
Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only) Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting displayMicro dust and
pollen removal mode
Driver's side temperature
control Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Outside air or recirculated modeFront windshield defoggerPassenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
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Interior features
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature on the switch.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press  to increase the temperature and  to decrease the tempera-
ture on the switch.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the switch to separately adjust
the temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same set-
ting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the button.
Press to turn the fan off.
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■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the
button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
front windshield defogger oper-
ates.
*: Only in the automatic mode
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
IS350
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle),
AUTO and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.
Defogging the front windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to (outside
air) mode.

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Micro dust and pollen filter
Press .
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
To stop the operation, press again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350 only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease)
on the switch.
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the vent
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob right to open the
vent and left to close the vent
Rear seat outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob fully to the outside
of the vehicle to close the vent