2012 Lexus IS250 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2012 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A87U)

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Maintenance and care
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head sc rewdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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STEP2
STEP3

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■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Lexus dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can
cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other comp onents inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Engine compartment (type B fu se box): Remove the engine
compartment cover. ( P. 399)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
STEP2
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Driver's side instrument panelRemove the lid.
Passenger's side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
( P. 439) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
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Check if the fuse has blown.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an appro-
priate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found
on the fuse box lid.
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an appro-
priate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found
on the fuse box lid.
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Removing the front controller (engine compartment: type B fuse box)Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR HTR25 A
2TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
3IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
4RAD NO.230 AAudio
5D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
6RAD NO.130 A
7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, multiplex
communication system
8DOME10 AInterior lights, mete r, outer foot lights
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, A/F, STR
LO C K
11DIESEL GLW80 A
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH, AM2
14MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
15STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
16LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
17P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
18EPS80 APower steering
19ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
H E AT E R , FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G,
ABS2, RH J/B-AM, GLW PLG1,
LH J/B-B, RH J/B-B
20GLW PLG150 APTC heater
21RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
22ABS230 AVDIM
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
25FA N 140 AAir conditioning system
26HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
27GLW PLG250 APTC heater
FuseAmpereCircuit