2012 Lexus IS250 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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Phonebook transfer ......................................................................................................................54
Changing the registered name............................. ...................................................................55
Registering a speed dial....................................................................................................... .......56
Head Restraints ............................................................................................................................... ..... 13
Headlights .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Instrument Panel Light Control ................................................................................................... 29
Intuitive Parking Assist ...................................................................................................................... 21
Keys ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect ............................................................................................ 67
Manual Transmission ..........................................................................................................................17
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 70
Multi-information Display ............................................................................................................... 18
Navigation System* Register home .................................................................................................................. ...............33
Destination input  Search by address ........................................................................ 34
Destination input  Search points of interest by name ..........................................36
Destination input Search points of interest by category................................... 37
Destination input Search points of interest by telephone number .............. 38
Voice Command System ........................................................................................................... 64
Power Windows .................................................................................................................................. 70
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers ............................................. 29
Safety Connect ....................................................................................................................................65
Satellite Switches ............................................................................................................................... .. 19
Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................... .................. 13
Seats (Manual) ........................................................................................................................................11
Seats (Power) ............................................................................................................................... .......... 12
Smart Access System wi th Push-button Start......................................................................... 9
Theft Deterrent System .................................................................................................................... 10
Touch Screen (with navigation system) Basic operation................................................................................................................ ...............30
Display ........................................................................................................................ ......................... 31
Screen scroll operation ........................................................................................................ ....... 32
Setting a route ................................................................................................................ ................. 32
Trunk ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Turn Signal Lever ............................................................................................................................... .20
Voice Command System* Basic operation................................................................................................................ ............... 64
Windshield Wipers and Washer ..................................................................................................25
*: 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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■Changing shift ranges in the S position
Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the
driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “+” direction, or
pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “-” direction, or
pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is
stationary.

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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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