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

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Alphabetical index
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Wattage ................................................. 536
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 366
Rear window defogger*.....................224
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 433
Fuses ........................................................ 435
Light bulbs .............................................. 451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 562
Safety Connect ..................................... 370
Scuff lights ............................................... 325
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor.............67
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 118
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 383
Emergency locking retractor ..........67
How to wear your seat belt............. 65
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................67
Reminder light......................................473
Seat belt extenders .............................. 68
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 66 Seat heaters ..........
...................... 345, 348
Seat ventilators ......................................348
Seating capacity ....................................205
Seats Adjustment ...............................................56
Adjustment precautions .................... 57
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 118
Cleaning .................................................382
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 58
Head restraint ......................................... 62
Properly sitting in the seat ................96
Seat heaters ............................. 345, 348
Ventilated seats ................................. 348
Service reminder indicators ............. 164
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 146
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 503
Manual transmission ......................... 152
Shift lever lights...................................... 325
Shift lock system ................................... 503
Shopping bag hooks............................ 357
Side airbags................................................98
Side marker lights Switch......................................................... 172
Side mirror Adjusting and folding...........................77
Mirror position memory ................... 58
“SOS” button .......................................... 370
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function.......................................... 33
Starting the engine ................................141
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 424
Storage location ................................. 492
Spark plug ................................................ 527
Specifications .........................................520
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 158
Speedometer........................................ 158
Steering wheel Audio switches* ................................. 273
Manual adjustment ............................... 72
Power adjustment .................................73
Steering wheel positionmemory.................................................. 58
Storage feature......................................329
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 516
Sun visors .................................................336
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 352
Roof ............................................................. 84 Switch
ECT switch ............................................. 147
Emergency flasher switch..............462
Engine switch .......................................... 141
ETCS switch .......................................... 153
Fog light switch .................................... 176
Hazard light switch ...........................462
Ignition switch ......................................... 141
Light switches.........................................172
Power door lock switch.................... 48
Power window switch ....................... 80
Satellite switches................................ 339
Transmission shift switches ............ 149
Window lock switch ........................... 80
Wiper and washer switch ............... 178
Tachometer Tacho indicator ....................................158
Tachometer............................................158
Tail lights Switch .........................................................172
Talk switch* ............................................. 299
Telephone switch* ............................... 298
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 92
Engine immobilizer system ............. 90
Theft prevention labels.......................... 95
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 424
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................ 546
Size ........................................................... 543
Tire identification number ............. 543
Uniform tire quality grading......... 544
Tires Chains ..................................................... 206
Checking ................................................. 412
If you have a flat tire.......................... 492
Inflation pressure ................................424
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 414
Information.............................................. 541
Replacing............................................... 492
Rotating tires .......................................... 412
Size ............................................................. 531
Snow tires.............................................. 206
Tools ...........................................................492
Total load capacity............................... 205
Towing Dinghy towing............................... 211, 212
Emergency towing ........................... 463
Trailer towing......................................... 210
TRAC .......................................................... 196
Traction control ...................................... 196
Transmission shift switches ................ 149
Trip meter..................................................158 Trunk
Extending trunk space ....................354
Opener ...................................................... 52
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 53
Wattage ................................................. 536
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch........................................................ 154
Wattage ................................................. 536
USB port* .................................................... 260
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 337
Wattage ................................................. 536
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 337
VDIM .......................................................... 196
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 196
Vehicle identification number .......... 521
Vehicle stability control....................... 196
Ventilators ...............................................348
Voice command switch* ...................298
VSC............................................................. 196
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 471
Open door .......................................... 473
Seat belt reminder............................. 473
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system....................472
Brake assist system............................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level ....................................... 473
Malfunction indicator lamp............472
Master warning light ........................ 473
Open door ........................................... 473
Pretensioners........................................472
Seat belt reminder light .................. 473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning light ........................................................ 473 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 482
Engine oil level.................................... 484
Engine oil maintenance.................. 484
Engine oil pressure............................. 481
Hood ....................................................... 484
Intuitive parking assist ......... 482, 484
Moon roof............................................. 484
Open door ........................................... 484
Parking brake...................................... 484
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock........................................ 482
Tire pressure warning system................... 482, 484
Trunk........................................................ 484
Washer fluid ........................................ 484
Washer Checking................................................... 411
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 206
Switch ........................................................ 178
Washing and waxing........................... 378W

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WeightCargo capacity .................................. 202
Load limits ............................................. 205
Weight .................................................... 520
Wheels ..................................................... 428
Window glasses ...................................... 80
Window lock switch............................... 80
Windows Power windows .................................... 80
Rear window defogger ...................224
Washer ..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ................................. 178
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................225
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 433
WMA disc* .............................................244
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 9 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 0 1If the engine will not start
P. 9 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 1 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 5 0 3If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 1 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 1 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 8Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 6If the vehicle becomes stuck

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What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 7 1If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 4 7 1P. 4 7 2
P. 4 7 3
or
P. 4 7 2P. 4 7 3
P. 4 7 3P. 4 7 3
P. 4 7 2P. 4 7 2
P. 4 7 3P. 4 7 3
P. 4 7 2P. 4 7 2
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
Open door warning lightTire pressure warning light
Charging system warning
lightSlip indicator
A warning message is dis-
playedP. 4 8 1If a warning message is displayed

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 9 4Trunk openerP. 5 2Fuel filler door P. 8 7
Hood lock release lever P. 3 9 4Fuel filler door openerP. 8 7Tire inflation pressureP. 5 3 1
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 88, 523
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 3 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
(2WD models) (AWD models)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 524