2012 Lexus IS250 automatic transmission

Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manual s so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
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Air Conditioning System (with navigation system)*
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .50
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 50
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 50
Air Conditioning System (w ithout navigation system)
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .63
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 63
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 63
Audio System (with navigation system)*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 46
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 46
DVD player/CD player........................................................................................................... ....47
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 49
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 49
Audio System (without navigation system)
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 57
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 58
CD player ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 62
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 62
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................................................15
Cruise Control ............................................................................................................................... ......22
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................ 69
ECT Switch (Automat ic Transmission).................................................................................... 20
Engine (ignition) Switch .................................................................................................................... 14
ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission) ......................................................................................... 21
Fog Lights ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................................................................................... ......... 71
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)* Bluetooth
® phone pairing......................................................................................................... 39
Phonebook transfer ..................................................................................................................... 40
Registering a voice tag ........................................................................................................ ......... 41
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... ...... 42
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 43
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 44
Receiving a call............................................................................................................... ................ 45
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)*
Bluetooth
® phone pairing...........................................................................................................51
Calling by number .............................................................................................................. .......... 52
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 52
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 53
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.64)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.23
P.20
P.24
Inside lock button P.69
Fuel filler door opener P.71
Power window switches P.70
Window lock switch P.70
Trunk opener P.72
Satellite switches P.19
Multi-information
display
P.18
Door lock switches P.69
Audio remote control switches
P.49, 62

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Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.15
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.25
Engine (ignition) switch P.14
Trunk opener main switch P.72
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.20
P.21
Shift lever P.15, 17

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Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

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■Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal
(for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.
ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Po w e r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
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: Turns on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature including the spare tire. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the
specified level. The light will turn off after a fe w minutes. In case the light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus
dealer.
*2: Vehicles with automatic transmission
*3: Vehicles with manual transmission
*4: If equipped
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorFront fog light indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Intuitive parking assist
indicator
*4
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
ECT SNOW indicator*2SRS airbag on-off indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3VSC off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2
Shift position and shift range indicators*2
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical ke y is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted , replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the ba ttery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.