2009 Lexus IS250 rear view mirror

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Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
push “AUTO” for longer than 3
seconds.
Push and hold the button for 3
seconds or more.
■Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”We s t
“NW”Northwest

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Press “AUTO” again.
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.
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Circling calibration
If “CAL” appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.

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CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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Maintenance and care
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■Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating
Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of
the mirror.
●Clean the mirrors using car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain sili-
cone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
●Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.
■To prevent deterioration and do by corrosion
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR HTR25 A
2TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
3IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
4RAD NO.230 AAudio
5D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
6RAD NO.130 AAudio
7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, security sys-
tem
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meter
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30 APre-collision seat belt
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators

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Passenger’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT RH30 APo w e r s e a t
2DOOR DL15 A
3OBD7. 5 AOn-board diagnosis system
4STOP SW7. 5 AStop lights
5TI & TE20 AElectric tilt and telescopic steering
column
6RAD NO.310 AAudio
7GAUGE7. 5 AMeter
8IGN10 ASRS airbag system, cruise control,
steering lock system, fuel system
9ACC7. 5 A
Lexus link system, clock, air condition-
ing system, audio, display, outside rear
view mirrors, smart access system
with push-button start
10CIG15 ACigarette lighter
11PWR OUTLET15 APo w e r o u t l e t
12RR DOOR RH20 APo w e r w i n d o w s

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FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR DOOR RH20 APo w e r w i n d o w s , o u t s i d e r e a r v i e w
mirrors
14AM27. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
15RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belts, intuitive parking assist,
automatic transmission, seat heater
and ventilator
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, smart access system with
push-button start, AWD system, out-
side rear view mirrors, VDIM, air con-
ditioning system, pre-collision seat
belt, electric tilt and telescopic steer-
ing, power windows, navigation sys-
tem
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (

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●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.