2010 Lexus IS250C air conditioning

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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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
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
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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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”.
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
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

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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 adapter....... 284
Using the steering wheel audio switches ......... 286
Interior features3

230
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
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 automatic mode. (IS350C only)
Automatically switches between outs ide air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally 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 switch Outside air or recirculated modeWindshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
STEP2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press “” 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 indic ator 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.
STEP3