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

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Abbreviation list
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

578
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* ........................................................... 216
ABS.............................................................. 196
Air conditioning filter ..........................430
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................430
Automatic air conditioning system*.................................................. 216
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 101
Airbag precautions for your child........................................................ 104
Airbag warning light .........................472
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................ 104
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 109
General airbag precautions ......... 104
Locations of airbags............................ 98
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 108
Proper driving po sture ........... 96, 104
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 101
Side airbag precautions .................. 104
SRS airbags ............................................. 98
Alarm ............................................................ 92
Antenna* .................................................. 234 Anti-lock brake system ........................196
Armrest ..................................................... 351
Ashtrays.................................................... 342
Audio input* ............................................. 271
Audio system*
Antenna...................................................234
AUX port .................................................271
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................276
CD player/changer .......................... 237
iPod ...........................................................252
MP3/WMA disc................................244
Optimal use ......................................... 269
Portable music player ........................271
Radio ........................................................229
Steering wheel audio switch......... 273
USB memory ...................................... 260
USB port ............................................... 260
Automatic air conditioning system* ....................................................216
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 175
Automatic light control system......... 172
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 146
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
S mode ..................................................... 149
AUX port* ................................................ 271
Auxiliary box .......................................... 335
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 536
Battery Checking ...............................................408
If the vehicle has a discharged battery................................................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 206
Bluetooth
® audio* ............................... 276
Bluetooth® phone*..............................294
Bottle holders ........................................ 334
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 406
Parking brake ........................................155
Brake assist ............................................... 196
Care Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior..................................................... 382
Seat belts ............................................... 383
Cargo capacity ..................................... 202
Cargo hooks ...........................................357
CD changer* .......................................... 237
CD player* .............................................. 237
Chains ....................................................... 206 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 114
Booster seats, installation ................. 121
Convertible seats, definition ............ 114
Convertible seats, installation ......... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 109
Infant seats, definition .......................... 114
Infant seats, installation ....................... 121
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 119
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 121
Installing CRS with top straps........124
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 104
Battery precautions .................410, 512
Child restraint system ......................... 114
Child-protectors ................................... 49
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints..................... 118
Moon roof precautions......................86
Power window lock switch ............. 80
Power window precautions ............ 82
Removed electronic key battery precautions .......................434
Seat belt comfort guide .....................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..... 347, 350
Trunk precautions................................. 54
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Child-protectors ...................................... 49
Cigarette lighter....................................343
CleaningExterior ................................................... 378
Interior ..................................................... 382
Seat belts................................................383
Clock ........................................................ 338
Coat hooks ..............................................355
Compass ..................................................366
Condenser ..............................................406
Console box .......................................... 330
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................513
Cornering assist sensors .................... 190
Cruise control ......................................... 186
Cup holder ..............................................332
Curtain shield airbags............................98
Customizable features .......................553
Daytime running light system ............174
Defogger* Rear window ........................................ 224
Side mirror ............................................ 224
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ................................. 211, 212
Display Satellite switch mode ....................... 339
Trip information ................................... 168
Warning message.............................. 481 Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............391
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Door pockets ......................................... 334
Doors Door lock ................................33, 45, 48
Door windows ....................................... 80
Side mirrors.............................................. 77
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving Correct posture.....................................96
Procedures............................................. 130
Driving position memory...................... 58
Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed .............................................. 481
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ...................................................510
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
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If you have a flat tire ........................ 492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is wrong................................................... 469
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.............................. 518
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 463
If your vehicle overheats.................. 513
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 462
Engine Compartment ..................................... 397
Engine switch .......................................... 141
Hood ....................................................... 394
How to start the engine...................... 141
Identification number......................... 521
If the engine will not start ................ 501
Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Overheating........................................... 513
Engine compartment cover............. 399
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................527
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 206 Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system..................90
Engine oil Capacity .................................................524
Checking ................................................ 401
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 206
EPS .............................................................. 196
Event data recorder .................................21
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 357
Floor mat ..................................................356
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 406
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Footwell lights ........................................ 325
Front fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Front passenger occupant classification system .......................... 109
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light...................................... 473
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Front seatsAdjustment............................................... 56
Driving position memory.................. 58
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage..................................................536
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 523
Fuel gauge ............................................. 158
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 470
Gas station information.................. 592
Information............................................ 537
Refueling ................................................... 87
Fuel door ..................................................... 87
Fuel filler door ........................................... 87
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 470
Fuses ..........................................................435
Garage door opener ..........................360
Gas station information......................592
Gauges ...................................................... 158
Glove box ............................................... 330
Glove box light ..................................... 330 Hands-free system
for mobile phone* ............................. 294
Hazard lights Switch .......................................................462
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 62
Headlight aim ......................................... 450
Headlight cleaner.................................. 185
Headlights Discharge headlight precautions ....................................... 459
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ................................................. 536
Heaters Seat heaters ............................. 345, 348
Side mirror............................................. 224
Hill-start assist control ..........................196
Hood .......................................................... 394
Hooks Cargo.......................................................357
Coat ......................................................... 355
Shopping bag ......................................357
Horn ............................................................. 157
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I/M test ..................................................... 390
IdentificationEngine ....................................................... 521
Vehicle...................................................... 521
Ignition switch ............................................141
Illuminated entry system ................... 325
Indicator lights ......................................... 164
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 559
Inside rear view mirror........................... 75
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 325
Switch .......................................................327
Wattage ................................................. 536
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 395
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 492
Jack handle ..............................................492
Keyless entry ..............................................45
Keys Electronic key......................................... 28
Engine switch .......................................... 141
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................505
If you lose your keys ........................ 504 Key number ............................................. 28
Keyless entry ........................................... 45
Keys ............................................................. 28
Mechanical key ...................................... 29
Wireless remote control key .......... 45
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 451
Wattage ................................................. 536
Lights Door courtesy lights .........................325
Emergency flasher switch ............. 462
Fog light switch .....................................176
Hazard light switch ........................... 462
Headlights switch................................. 172
Interior light switch ............................ 327
Outer foot lights .................................325
Overhead courtesy light ................325
Personal light switch......................... 327
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Scuff lights ..............................................325
Shift lever light......................................325
Turn signal lever .................................. 154
Vanity lights .......................................... 337
Wattage ................................................. 536
Load capacity .........................................205I
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ...........391
General maintenance ..................... 387
Maintenance data..............................520
Maintenance requirements ..........385
Maintenance data................................ 386
Manual transmission............................. 152
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 159
Meters ...................................................... 158
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............220
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 75
Side mirror heater ............................. 224
Side mirrors .............................................. 77
Vanity mirrors...................................... 337
Moon roof ...................................................83
MP3 disc* ................................................ 244
Multi-information display ....................167
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 158
Oil Engine oil ................................................ 401
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 87
Hood........................................................ 394
Trunk ........................................................... 52 Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 77
Mirror position memory ................... 58
Outside temperature display ........... 168
Overhead console ............................... 332
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Overheating, Engine ........................... 513
Parking assist sensors*........................ 190
Parking brake.......................................... 155
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ................................................. 536
Personal lights Switch ....................................................... 327
Power outlet ........................................... 344
Power windows ........................................ 80
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio* ....................................................... 229
RDS* ............................................................231
Rear sunshade ....................................... 352M
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