2010 Lexus IS250C stop start

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION ON
mode.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 2 3 8 )
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 5 6 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
rear.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
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Before driving
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Door lock linked window operation
The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. (P. 4 0 )
■Front side window open/close function linked to rear side window operation
When a rear side window is opened, the adjacent front side window will also open
slightly. The front side window cannot be closed completely while the rear side win-
dow is open.
■Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either side door is opened.
■Jam protection function (front windows)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Window operation during retractable hardtop operation
When the retractable hardtop is partiall y open (during opening or closing opera-
tion), the power window switches are disabled.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings of the linked wireless remote control operation can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 5 6 4 )

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
●If an obstruction is d etected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound twice and a messa ge will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hardtop operation will not activate.
If the switch is released and then oper ated again within 2 seconds, the buzzer
will sound again and a message will be shown in the multi-information display
to alert the driver. If the switch is he ld up or down for 3 seconds, retractable
hardtop operation will start normally.
If an obstruction is detected in area or while the trunk lid is operat-
ing, a buzzer will sound twice and a message will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hard top operation will be suspended for
safety reasons.
Ensure that no obstructions are near the vehicle and then operate the
switch again.
■Operating conditions
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The engine is running. (Operation while the engine is not running is possible if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, but for optimal
operation the engine should be running.)
●The trunk lid is closed.
●The trunk opener main switch is on. ( P. 4 7 )
●The luggage cover in the trunk is properly set. ( P. 8 2 )
When the vehicle is on an incline or an uneven surface, the retractable hardtop may
not activate properly.
If the intuitive parking assist detect an obstruction behind the vehicle, the retract-
able hardtop may not operate.
■Switch operation when the operating conditions are not met
Even if all of the operating conditions are not met, when the switch is operated with
the vehicle stopped and the retractable hardtop fully closed, the following opera-
tions can be performed:
●Holding the switch up closes all the side windows.
●Holding the switch down op ens all the side windows.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
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Before driving
NOTICE
■Precautions for opening/closing the retractable hardtop
●Before operating the retractable hardtop, make sure that the areas 2.3 ft. (70
cm) above the roof and 1.2 ft. (35 cm) behind the rear bumper is clear of obstruc-
tions.
●Do not put any items or packages on the package tray even if they are extremely
small.
●Do not store luggage on or allow anyone to sit on the retractable hardtop.
●When the outside temperature is -4°F (-20°C) or below or if the side windows
are frozen shut, do not open or close the retractable hardtop.
●When opening or closing the retractable hardtop, turn the rear window defog-
gers off.
●Do not leave the vehicle for an extended period of time with an open or close
operation incomplete.
●Do not open the trunk lid while the retractable hardtop is operating.
●If the retractable hardtop is operated repeatedly within a short period of time, the
motor protection circuit may activate, caus ing the roof switch to be disabled. In
this case, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or off
and, after waiting for a while, perform the procedure again.
●Do not place anything on or under the luggage cover.
●The luggage cover should be attached securely. Protruding luggage may inter-
fere with the proper operation of the retractable hardtop.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not operate the retractable hardtop repeatedly when the engine is off.

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” sw itch OFF and ensure that both
side doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Before driving
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
If the retractable hardtop is
open, close it.
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock both side doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)