2012 Lexus IS250 Specifications / LEXUS 2012 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A87U)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Lexus dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning system.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning system may not function correctly when tire chains are fit-
ted.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the us e of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Switch to ACCESSORY mode. ( P. 143)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact
the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended
equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
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When driving
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 216
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 224
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type.................. 226
Using the radio........................ 229
Using the CD player ............. 237
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................ 244
Operating an iPod ................. 252
Operating a USB memory .................................. 260
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 269
Using the AUX port ............... 271
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 273 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audi

o system
Bluetooth
® audio system ..... 276
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .......................... 279
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 284
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 293
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones...................... 294
Using the hands-free system (for mobile
phones) .................................. 298
Making a phone call.............. 306
Setting a mobile phone ......... 310
Security and system setup ........................................ 315
Using the phone book ........... 319
Interior features3

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................... 325
• Interior lights ........................ 327
• Personal lights ...................... 327
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ......... 329
• Glove box ............................. 330
• Console boxes .................... 330
• Overhead console ............. 332
• Cup holders ......................... 332
• Bottle holders/door pockets ........................ 334
• Auxiliary box........................ 335 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 336
Vanity mirrors ......................... 337
Clock ......................................... 338
Satellite switches ................... 339
Ashtrays.................................... 342
Cigarette lighter .................... 343
Power outlet ............................ 344
Seat heaters ............................ 345
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 348
Armrest ..................................... 351
Rear sunshade ........................ 352
Trunk storage extension ...... 354
Coat hooks .............................. 355
Floor mat .................................. 356
Trunk features ......................... 357
Garage door opener ............ 360
Compass .................................. 366
Safety Connect ...................... 370

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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. (IS350 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 Outside air or recirculated air modeWindshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation
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