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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 43
Trunk..................................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 53
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 57
Head restraints................................. 59
Seat belts ............................................ 62
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 69
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 70
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 72
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 73 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 76
Moon roof .......................................... 79
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 86
Alarm................................................... 88
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ................ 91
SRS airbags ....................................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 104
Child restraint systems ............... 109
Installing child restraints ............... 113
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 220
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ...................... 230
Using the radio .............................. 233
Using the CD player .................... 241
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................. 248
Operating an iPod
®................... 256
Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX adapter ............ 275
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 277 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 280
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system............................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 288
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 291
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 297
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ........................... 298
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 302
Making a phone call ..................... 310
Setting a mobile phone ............... 314
Security and system setup ......... 319
Using the phone book................ 323
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 329
• Interior lights ................................ 331
• Personal lights ............................. 331
3Interior features
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 165
P. 147
P. 168
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 142
Gauges and meters P. 151
Multi-information display P. 160
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 169
Engine (ignition) switch P. 134
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Glove box P. 333
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ∗ P. 69
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ∗ P. 70
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 148
Audio remote control switches P. 277
Horn P. 150
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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 28
Wireless remote control ........ 40
Doors ............................................ 43
Trunk ............................................. 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .................................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ........................... 53
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ........ 57
Head restraints .......................... 59
Seat belts ..................................... 62
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 69
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 70 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 72
Outside rear view mirrors...... 73
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 76
Moon roof ................................... 79
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 83
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 86
Alarm............................................ 88
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 90
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......... 91
SRS airbags ................................ 93
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 104
Child restraint systems ......... 109
Installing child restraints........ 113
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position lever
Seatback angle lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle knob
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
IS350/250_U
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
Pow e r s e a t
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)∗
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking brake is
set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
∗: If equipped