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The displayed temperature ranges
from -40C up to 50C.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
Outside temperature is displayed on
the screen.
INFORMATION
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 15.5 mph [25 km/
h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
If the temperature shows “--” or “E”,
take your vehicle to any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM OPERATING HINTS
INFORMATION
Using the automatic mode
• Fan speed is adjusted automatically
in accordance with the temperature
setting and ambient conditions. As a
result, the following may occur:
• Immediately after the “AUTO” but-
ton is pressed, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is ready
to flow.
• Cool air may flow to the area around
the upper body when the heater is
on.
Using the system in recirculated air
mode
• The windows will fog up more eas-
ily if the recirculated air mode is
used for an extended period.
Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
• Recirculated air mode or outside air
mode may be automatically
switched to in accordance with the
temperature setting and the inside
temperature.
• When the retractable hardtop is
opened, recirculated air mode is
automatically selected. (IS250C)
Window defogger feature
• Recirculated air mode may automat-
ically switch to outside air mode in
situations where the windows need
to be defogged.
When outside temperature
approaches 0C
• The air conditioning system may not
operate even when “A/C” is
selected.

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INFORMATION
Automatic air intake change mode
• In automatic mode, the system auto-
matically switches between recircu-
lated air and outside air modes
according to whether the system
detects harmful substances such as
exhaust gas in the air outside.
• When the retractable hardtop is
opened, recirculated air mode is
automatically selected. (IS250C)
When the indicator light on “A/C”
flashes
• Touch “A/C” to turn off the air con-
ditioning system and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in
the air conditioning system if the
indicator light continues to flash.
Turn the air conditioning system off
and have it inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Air conditioning filter
• The air conditioning filter may clog
after long use. The filter may need
to be replaced if the air flow of the
air conditioner and heater experi-
ences extreme reductions in operat-
ing efficiency, or if the windows
become to fog up easily. (For
details, refer to “Owner’s Manual”.)

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IS F/IS250 (left-hand drive vehicles)
IS F (right-hand drive vehicles)
IS250C (left-hand drive vehicles)
MICROPHONE
It is unnecessary to speak directly
into the microphone when giving a
command.INFORMATION
Wait for the confirmation beep before
speaking a command.
Speech commands may not be recog-
nized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while speech
commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set
high.
• The air conditioning vents are
turned towards the microphone.
In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not recognize the command
properly and using speech commands
may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or
unclear. Note that certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be
difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background
noise, such as wind noise.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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A
A/C ................................................ 268, 278
Adding destinations ................................ 94
Air conditioning system ........................ 271
Air flow control buttons ................ 268, 272
Air intake control button............... 268, 274
AM ........................................................ 207
Audio..................................................... 200
AUDIO button ...................................... 200
Audio language code............................. 224
Audio settings ....................................... 262
iPod settings ...................................... 265
Radio settings .................................... 264
Sound settings.................................... 262
Audio/video remote controls
(steering switches) ............................. 252
Audio/video system .............................. 200
AUTO button ................................ 268, 271
Automatic Sound Leveliser (ASL) ....... 262
AUX port .............................................. 205
B
Backup to a USB memory.................... 121
Basic function ......................................... 28
Bluetooth
®............................................ 140
Bluetooth® audio .................................. 243
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio
player ............................................. 245
Playing Bluetooth
® audio ................. 247
Bluetooth® phone ................................. 140
Bluetooth® phone message function .... 163
Checking messages ........................... 163
New message notification ................. 165
Replying (quick reply) ...................... 164
Bluetooth
® settings............................... 188
Detailed Bluetooth® settings............. 195
Registered devices ............................ 188
Selecting a Bluetooth
® phone ........... 192
Selecting portable player................... 194
Brightness ....................................... 36, 221