2010 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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2-5. Driving information
IS350/250_U
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Switch to ACCESSORY mode. ( →P. 1 3 6 )
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact
the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended
equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
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STEP2
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When driving
IS350/250_U
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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IS350/250_U
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

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ..................... 329
• Interior lights ......................... 331
• Personal lights ....................... 331
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........ 333
• Glove box .............................. 333
• Console boxes ..................... 334
• Overhead console .............. 335
• Cup holders .......................... 336
• Bottle holders/ door pockets......................... 338 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 339
Vanity mirrors ......................... 340
Clock .......................................... 341
Satellite switches ................... 342
Ashtrays.................................... 345
Cigarette lighter .................... 346
Power outlet ............................ 347
Seat heaters ............................ 348
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 351
Armrest .................................... 354
Rear sunshade ........................ 355
Trunk storage extension ...... 357
Coat hooks .............................. 358
Floor mat .................................. 359
Trunk features ......................... 360
Garage door opener ............ 363
Compass .................................. 369
Safety Connect ...................... 373

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IS350/250_U
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
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 automa tic mode. (IS350 only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
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 filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off Outside air or recirculated modeWindsh ield defo gger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation
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Interior features
IS350/250_UPress “
∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the
left-hand seat and right-hand seat can be adjusted separately. Operat-
ing the passenger's side temperature control will enter dual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
IS350/250_U■
Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow shown on
the display indicates the following.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet

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Interior features
IS350/250_U Feet and windshield
■ 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
is pressed.
IS350
Press .
The mode switches among (recycles air inside the vehicle),
“AUTO” and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to (outside
air) mode when the ambient tem-
perature is low.