2010 Lexus IS250C steering

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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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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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

Before driving1
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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 systems ........... 116
Installing child restraints....... 120

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch
Seatback fold lever
Entering or exiting the rear seats
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Entering/exiting the rear seats
Type A  Switch-operated “Front, Fold & Return” Seat
Moving the front seat forward or ba ckward using the switch enables
passengers to enter or exit the rear seats smoothly and easily.
■ When entering/exiting the rear seats
Press the fold switch once. The
seatback of the front seat will fold
and the seat will move forward.
For safety reasons, the seat will be
stopped at a position slightly
behind the most-forward position.
To move the seat further to the
most-forward position, press and
hold the switch again after the seat
is stopped.
■Returning the front seats to the original position
Press the return switch once. The
seatback of the front seat will
return to the upright position and
the seat will move backward.
For safety reasons, if the front seat
was originally positioned close to
the rear seat, the seat will be
stopped at a position slightly in
front of the original position. To
return the seat to its original posi-
tion, press the return switch again.
After the seat is returned to the
original position, pressing and
holding the return switch again
moves the seat further backward.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Type B  Seat slide switches (passenger’s seat only)
Press and hold the switch to move
the seat forward.
Fold the seatback using either of
the seatback fold levers.
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