2010 Lexus IS250 Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger / LEXUS 2010 IS350 IS250 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A23U)

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.
6Vehicle
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 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 ........... 731-4. 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
1Before driving

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 1742-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 179
Intuitive parking assist ................. 190
Driving assist systems.................. 196
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ........... 202
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ..................... 206
Vehicle load limits ........................ 209
Winter driving tips ........................ 210
Trailer towing .................................. 214
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 215
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 216
2When driving

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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 ............................ 2773-3. 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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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 ............................. 3734-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 382
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................... 385
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 388
General maintenance ............... 390
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 393
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 394
Hood ................................................. 397
Positioning a floor jack.............. 398
Engine compartment................. 400
Tires .................................................... 414
Tire inflation pressure................. 425
Wheels ............................................. 429
Air conditioning filter................... 431
Electronic key battery ................ 434
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................................ 436
Headlight aim ............................... 450
Light bulbs ....................................... 452
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 460
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................................ 461
If you think something
is wrong ......................................... 467
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 468
Event data recorder .................... 469
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 471
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 480
If you have a flat tire..................... 492
If the engine will not start ........... 501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ............................. 503
If you lose your keys ................... 504
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 505
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................. 509
If your vehicle overheats ............ 512
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................. 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....... 5176-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 520
Fuel information ........................... 535
Tire information............................ 538
6-2. Customization
Customizable features.............. 550
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize .......................... 556
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 558
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 559
Abbreviation list ................................... 562
Alphabetical index .............................. 564
What to do if... ....................................... 574
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (high beam) P. 165
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 147
Fog lights P. 168
Side marker lights P. 165
Headlights (low/high  beam)

P. 165
Hood P. 397
Parking lights P. 165
Windshield wipers P. 169
Moon roof  P. 79
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 73
Turn signal lights
P. 147