2012 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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Power windows
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the
driver’s switch even if the lock
switch is on.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo-site direction will stop window
travel partway.

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■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■Door lock linked window operation
The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→ P. 5 0 5 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 5 3 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Before driving
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Moon roof∗
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and
down.
■Opening and closing
Open
*
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully opened position.
Push the switch again to fully
open.
Close*
*: Lightly press either of the moonroof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.
■ Tilting up and down
Tilt up
*
Tilt down*
*: Lightly press either of the moonroof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.
∗: If equipped

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■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (→P. 5 0 5 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully
open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind
noise.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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■If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightlyStop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch until the moon roof completely
closes.
During the operation, the moon roof will move in the manner outlined
below. If the switch is released during the operation, the operation will
have to be performed again from the beginning.
The moon roof will close, open and then pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds. Then it will close, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second, after
which it will tilt down and open and then close.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “TILT” switch until the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
Release the “TILT” switch once and then press and hold the “TILT” switch
until the moon roof completely closes.
After moving to the tilt up position, the moon roof will move in the follow-
ing manner. If the switch is released during the operation, the operation
will have to be performed again from the beginning.
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds while in the tilt up
position and then make some fine adjustments. Following this, it will pause
for approximately 1 second, tilt down, open and then close.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 553)
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CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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