2012 Lexus IS250 belt

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 33
Wireless remote control .............. 45
Doors.................................................... 48
Trunk..................................................... 52
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 56
Driving position memory ............ 58
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)............................. 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 73 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 75
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 77
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 80
Moon roof .......................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 90
Alarm.................................................... 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 96
SRS airbags ....................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 109
Child restraint sy stems ................. 114
Installing child restraints .............. 118
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Intuitive parking assist

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs..................... 462
If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................. 463
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 469
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 470
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 471
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 481
If you have a flat tire..................... 492
If the engine will not start ........... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 503
If you lose your keys ................... 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 510
If your vehicle overheats ............ 513
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ....... 518 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 520
Fuel information ............................ 537
Tire information.............................. 541
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 553
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 559
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 562
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 563
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 565
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Power window
switches
P. 80
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 65
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 98
SRS knee airbags
P. 98
SRS driver airbag P. 98
Floor mat P. 356
Bottle holders/door pockets P. 334Head restraints P. 62
Front seats P. 56
Cup holders P. 332
SRS side airbags P. 98
Console box P. 330
Power outlet P. 344
Ashtray  P. 342
Cup holders P. 332
Armrest
Console box

P. 351
P. 330
AUX port
USB port P. 271
P. 260, 271

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehi-
cle. These computers assist in driving an d maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troublesh ooting, there is an event data recorder
(EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash event,
this device may record the following information:
•Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle
safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound
data such as conversation between passengers.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 33
Wireless remote control ......... 45
Doors ........................................... 48
Trunk ............................................. 52
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 56
Driving position memory ....... 58
Head restraints .......................... 62
Seat belts ..................................... 65
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ...................... 72
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ....... 73
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 75
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 77 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 80
Moon roof ................................... 83
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........................................ 90
Alarm............................................ 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 96
SRS airbags ................................ 98
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 109
Child restraint systems .......... 114
Installing child restraints........ 118

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 505)
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 5 5 3 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers may be thrown out of the vehicle,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.