2012 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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3-5. Using the interior lights
IS350/250_UFront (models with a moon roof)
On/off
Rear On/off
Personal lights

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Interior features
IS350/250_U
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
Glove box
Console boxes
Cup holders
Bottle holders/door pockets
Overhead console
Auxiliary box (if equipped)

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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Console boxesFront Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( → P. 5 2 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Interior features
IS350/250_URear (if equipped)
Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■Using the front console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
Console boxes

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Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Cup holdersFront (press-in type) To open, press down and release
the front of the cup holder lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
Overhead console and cup holders

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Interior features
IS350/250_UFront (slide type)
Press the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Rear To open, press in and release the
rear cup holder on the rear center
armrest.
■Using the front cup holder (slide type) to store small items
Remove the cup holder insert by holding the
base part.
Cup holders

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Bottle holders/door pocketsThe door pockets can be opened
and closed.
When installing the bottle, close
the cap of the bottle.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the door pockets closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Interior features
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Auxiliary box (if equipped)Push the back part of the lid to
open. Push the lid again to close.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not leave open while driving.
Items stored in the auxiliary box may fall out and cause death or serious injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop.
Auxiliary box