2008 Lexus IS250 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U)

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Abbreviation list
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
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A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 170
AFS .............................................................. 144
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 144
Air conditioning filter .......................... 322
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 322
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.............81
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ..........................361
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 82
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 85
Locations of airbags............................ 79
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 89
Proper driving po sture ............. 77, 85
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Side airbag precautions .................... 85
SRS airbags ............................................. 79 Alarm .............................................................74
Antenna ....................................................208
Anti-lock brake system ........................170
Armrest .................................................... 255
Ashtrays.................................................... 248
Audio input.............................................. 228
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 208
Audio input ........................................... 228
AUX adapter ...................................... 228
CD player/changer ............................. 211
MP3/WMA disc..................................217
Optimal use ..........................................225
Portable music player ..................... 228
Radio ....................................................... 204
Steering wheel audio switch.........229
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................192
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................145
Automatic light control system.........143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
S mode ..................................................... 124
AUX adapter ......................................... 228A

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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 420
Battery Checking ............................................... 302
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................183
Bottle holders .......................................... 241
Brake Fluid ............................................................301
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 170
Care Exterior ....................................................274
Interior...................................................... 277
Seat belts ............................................... 278
Cargo capacity ....................................... 179
Cargo hooks ............................................ 261
CD changer ...............................................211
CD player....................................................211
Chains .........................................................183
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 95
Booster seats, installation ................. 99
Convertible seats, definition ........... 95
Convertible seats, installation ........ 99 Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................90
Infant seats, definition ..........................95
Infant seats, installation .......................99
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........99
Installing CRS with top straps....... 103
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Battery precautions ............. 304, 399
Child restraint system .........................95
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions......................68
Power window lock switch .............. 64
Power window precautions ............65
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................326
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions...... 252, 254
Trunk precautions................................. 43
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter.................................... 249B
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CleaningExterior ....................................................274
Interior ......................................................277
Seat belts................................................ 278
Clock ......................................................... 244
Coat hooks ..............................................259
Compass .................................................. 269
Condenser ............................................... 301
Console box ........................................... 237
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 400
Cornering assist sensors .................... 164
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................152
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 155
Cup holder ..............................................239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features ....................... 436 Daytime running light system ............144
Defogger
Rear window ....................................... 200
Side mirror............................................ 200
Dimension ............................................... 406
Dinghy towing............................... 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 155
Satellite switch mode....................... 245
Trip information.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Door pockets ...........................................241
Doors Door glasses............................................64
Door lock .................................22, 34, 37
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture..................................... 77
Procedures.............................................108
Driving position memory...................... 46D

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Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 392
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on .......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong................................................... 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................350
If your vehicle overheats................400 Engine
Compartment...................................... 292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number .......................407
If the engine will not start................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................ 400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 130
Engine immobilizer system.................. 72
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 410
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data............298
EPS .............................................................. 170
Event data recorder ........................... 358E

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First-aid kit storage belt ...................... 261
Floor mat ..................................................260
FluidBrake......................................................... 301
Washer ...................................................305
Fog lights Switch ........................................................146
Wattage.................................................. 420
Foot well lighting .................................... 231
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................146
Wattage.................................................. 420
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................90
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 362
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 44
Driving position memory.................. 46
Seat position memory ........................ 49 Front turn signal lights
Switch ........................................................ 128
Wattage ................................................. 420
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 409
Fuel gauge .............................................. 130
Fuel pump shut off system .............357
Gas station information ................. 464
Information ............................................. 421
Refueling ....................................................69
Fuel door ..................................................... 69
Fuel filler door ........................................... 69
Fuel pump shut off system................. 357
Fuses .......................................................... 327
Garage door opener .......................... 264
Gas station information ..................... 464
Gauges ...................................................... 130
Glove box ................................................ 236
Glove box light ...................................... 237F
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Head restraintsAdjusting ................................................... 51
Headlight aim .......................................... 341
Headlight cleaner ................................... 151
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 348
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters................................ 251, 253
Side mirror ............................................ 200
Hill-start assist control ......................... 170
Hood ......................................................... 289
Hooks Cargo........................................................ 261
Coat ......................................................... 259
Shopping bag........................................ 261 I/M test......................................................285
Identification
Engine......................................................407
Vehicle ....................................................407
Ignition switch............................................ 117
Illuminated entry system .................... 233
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize ...................................441
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 60
Interior lights Interior lights ...........................................231
Switch....................................................... 234
Wattage ..................................................420
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 290
Replacing the wheel .........................382
Jack handle..............................................382HI
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Keyless entry.............................................. 34
KeysElectronic key ......................................... 20
Engine switch........................................... 117
If you lose your keys......................... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Key number ............................................. 20
Keyless entry ........................................... 34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 342
Wattage.................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Fog light switch .....................................146
Headlights switch ................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................ 234
Outer foot lights ................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light.................. 231
Personal light switch ........................ 234
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Scuff lighting ........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever ...................................128
Vanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Load capacity .......................................... 182 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 286
General maintenance..................... 282
Maintenance data ............................. 406
Maintenance requirements.......... 280
Manual transmission .............................126
Meter Instrument panel lig ht control ......... 131
Meters ....................................................... 130
Micro dust and pollen filter ................196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 60
Side mirror heater............................. 200
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Vanity mirrors ......................................243
Moon roof................................................... 66
MP3 disc .................................................... 217
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer ................................................ 130
Oil Engine oil............................................... 295
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................69
Hood ....................................................... 289
Trunk..............................................................41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Outside temperature display ........... 140
Overhead console ............................... 238K
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