2010 Lexus IS250C lock

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.

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) ................................. 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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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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B
Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 56
P. 60
Door lock switch P. 43
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 75
Window lock switch P. 78
Power window switches P. 78
Pictorial indexInterior

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C
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 355
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 147
Shift lock override button P. 505
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Manual transmission shift lever P. 154
Parking brake lever P. 157
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 355
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 174
P. 156
P. 177
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 151
Gauges and meters P. 160
Multi-information display P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 178
Engine (ignition) switch P. 142
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 72
Audio remote control switches *2P. 286
Horn P. 159Glove box P. 340
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 395
Inside door lock buttons P. 43

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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock

P. 348
Audio
system

P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 458
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Clock

P. 348
Audio
system

P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 458
Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*1
Clock P. 348
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 458
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system (type A)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1
Navigation
system
*1
Clock P. 348
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 458
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system (type B)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1