2010 Lexus IS250C Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C IS250C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A24U)

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 informat ion contained in this manual.

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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) ................................. 56
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 60
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel.................................. 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 75 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and retractable
hardtop
Power windows................................ 78
Retractable hardtop........................ 81
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 90
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 93
Alarm.................................................... 95
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 97
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 98
SRS airbags ..................................... 100
Front passenger occupant classification system ..................... 111
Child restraint sy stems ................. 116
Installing child restraints ............. 120
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 142
Automatic transmission.............. 147
Manual transmission .................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 159
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 160
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 166
Multi-information display........... 169
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 174
Fog light switch ............................... 177
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 178
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 183 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 184
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 187
Intuitive parking assist ................. 198
Driving assist systems................. 204
Hill-start assist control ................ 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 216
Vehicle load limits ......................... 219
Winter driving tips ....................... 220
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 225
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 226
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .................................... 238
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 239
Using the radio .............................. 242
Using the CD player .................. 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................. 257
Operating an iPod
®................... 265
Operating a USB memory....... 273
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 282
Using the AUX ad apter ........... 284
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 286 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ........ 300
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 306
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 307
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ..................... 311
Making a phone call..................... 319
Setting a mobile phone .............. 323
Security and system setup ....... 328
Using the phone book................ 332
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 338
• Interior light ................................. 339
• Personal lights ............................ 339
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures.............. 340
• Glove box ................................... 340
• Console box ................................. 341
• Cup holders................................. 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 346
Vanity mirror .................................. 347
Clock ................................................ 348
Satellite switches .......................... 349
Ashtrays ........................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .......................... 353
Power outlet ................................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 355
Floor mat......................................... 358
Trunk features................................ 359
Garage door opener.................. 362
Compass......................................... 368
Safety Connect ............................. 372 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 380
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 383
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requir ements .... 386
General maintena nce ............... 388
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 391
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 392
Hood ................................................. 395
Positioning a floor jack............... 396
Engine compartment................. 398
Tires .................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure................. 422
Wheels ............................................. 426
Air conditioning filter.................. 428
Electronic key battery ................. 431
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 433
Headlight aim ................................ 448
Light bulbs ...................................... 450
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 458
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 459
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 465
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 466
Event data recorder .................... 467
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 469
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 478
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ................................................ 492
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires) .... 501
If the engine will not start ......... 503
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 505
If you lose your keys ................... 506
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 512 If your vehicle ov
erheats ............ 515
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 518
If the retractable hardtop does not close............................ 520
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..... 530
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 532
Fuel information ........................... 548
Tire information.............................. 551
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 564
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 569
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 572
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 573
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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Abbreviation list ................................... 578
Alphabetical index............................... 580
What to do if... ....................................... 590
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Headlights (high beam) P. 174
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 156
Fog lights P. 177
Side marker lights P. 174
Headlights
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)P. 174
Windshield wipers P. 178
Retractable hardtop P. 81
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Turn signal lights
P. 156
Parking lights P. 174
Hood P. 395