2012 Lexus IS250C engine

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Multi-information display (P. 176)
Illumination
(
P. 3 5 9 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Available languageEnglish and French
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

620
Alphabetical index
Cigarette lighter.................................... 375
CleaningExterior ................................................... 402
Interior ..................................................... 407
Seat belts............................................... 408
Clock .........................................................370
Compass ................................................. 390
Condenser ............................................... 431
Console box ...........................................363
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 542
Cornering assist sensors .................... 213
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control .......199
Cup holder .............................................. 364
Customizable features .......................595 Daytime running light system ........... 183
Defogger*
Rear window ........................................257
Side mirror.............................................257
Dimension ............................................... 560
Dinghy towing............................. 243, 244
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 199
Satellite switch mode......................... 371
Trip information.....................................177
Warning message ............................ 504
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Doors Door lock .................................32, 44, 47
Door windows ........................................82
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 497
Driving Correct posture................................... 104
Procedures............................................. 138
Driving position memory........................ 61D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 219
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 529
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 531
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................538
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 495
If the warning light turns on .......... 495
If you have a flat tire ......................... 518
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong................................................... 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 557
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 487
If your vehicle overheats................ 542
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 486 Engine
Compartment...................................... 422
Engine switch ........................................ 148
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine ................... 148
Identification number ........................ 561
If the engine will not start................529
Ignition switch ....................................... 148
Overheating .........................................542
Engine compartment cover ............. 424
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................567
Checking ............................................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking ............................................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
EPS .............................................................. 219
Event data recorder .................................21E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

623
Alphabetical index
HeadlightsDischarge headlight precautions ....................................... 484
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 475
Switch ......................................................... 181
Wattage ..................................................577
Heaters Seat heaters........................................... 377
Side mirror .............................................257
Hill-start assist control ........................225
Hood ........................................................... 419
Hooks Cargo........................................................381
Shopping bag........................................381
Horn............................................................. 165 I/M test....................................................... 415
Identification
Engine....................................................... 561
Vehicle ..................................................... 561
Ignition switch.......................................... 148
Illuminated entry system ....................359
Indicator lights..........................................172
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 600
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 78
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 359
Switch...................................................... 360
Wattage .................................................. 577
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................420
Vehicle-equipped jack .................... 518
Jack handle............................................... 518
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry.............................................. 44
KeysElectronic key ......................................... 28
Engine switch........................................ 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
If you lose your keys......................... 532
Key number ............................................. 28
Keyless entry ........................................... 44
Keys ............................................................. 28
Mechanical key...................................... 29
Wireless remote control key .......... 44
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 475
Wattage.................................................. 577
Lights Door courtesy lights.........................359
Emergency flasher switch .............486
Fog light switch .................................... 185
Hazard light switch ...........................486
Headlights switch ................................. 181
Interior light switch ............................360
Outer foot lights .................................359
Personal light switch ........................360
Replacing light bulbs........................ 475
Scuff lights..............................................359
Shift lever light .....................................359
Turn signal lever ................................... 162
Vanity lights ..........................................369
Wattage.................................................. 577
Load capacity ......................................... 237 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 416
General maintenance....................... 412
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements............ 410
Maintenance data ................................... 411
Manual transmission ............................ 160
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 167
Meters ....................................................... 166
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 252
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................78
Side mirror heater..............................257
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 369
MP3 disc*.................................................277
Multi-information display .................... 176
Noise from under vehicle ......................19K
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Alphabetical index
Odometer ................................................. 166
OilEngine oil ............................................... 426
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 95
Hood ......................................................... 419
Trunk ............................................................. 51
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................. 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Outside temperature display ............ 177
Overheating, Engine ...........................542 Parking assist sensors* ........................ 213
Parking brake .......................................... 163
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Switch.......................................................... 181
Wattage .................................................. 577
PCS ............................................................ 227
Personal lights Switch...................................................... 360
Power outlet............................................ 376
Power windows ........................................ 82
Pre-collision system............................. 227
Radar cruise control ............................. 199
Radiator ..................................................... 431
Radio*........................................................ 262
RDS* .......................................................... 264
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Wattage .................................................. 577
Rear view mirror Compass............................................... 390
Rear window defogger* .................... 257
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 456
Fuses........................................................ 458
Light bulbs ............................................. 475
Tires ........................................................... 518
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................602
Retractable hardtop ...............................86OP
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Side mirrorAdjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function ..........................................32
Starting the engine..............................148
“SOS” button ......................................... 394
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................447
Storage location.................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 568
Specifications......................................... 560
Speedometer Speed indicator ....................................166
Speedometer ........................................166
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................76
Audio switches ................................... 306
Steering wheel positionmemory ................................................... 61
Storage feature ....................................... 361 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
Sun visors .................................................368
Switch All window control switch ................ 82
ECT switch............................................. 154
Emergency flasher switch ............ 486
Engine switch ........................................ 148
ETCS switch ............................................ 161
Fog light switch .................................... 185
Hazard light switch .......................... 486
Ignition switch ....................................... 148
Light switches ......................................... 181
Power door lock switch .................... 47
Power window switch ........................ 82
Roof switch...............................................86
Satellite switches...................................371
Transmission shift switches ......................................155, 157
Window lock switch............................83
Wiper and washer switch............... 187

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator.....................................166
Tachometer ............................................166
Tail lights Switch ......................................................... 181
Talk switch* .............................................332
Telephone switch*................................332
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 447
Tire information Glossary................................................ 588
Size .......................................................... 585
Tire identification number .............584
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 586
Tires Chains ..................................................... 238
Checking ............................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ........................... 518
Inflation pressure................................ 447
Inflation pressure sensor................438
Information............................................582
Replacing ................................................ 518
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Run-flat tire............................................ 527
Size ........................................................... 572
Snow tires .............................................. 238
Spare tire................................................. 518
Tools ............................................................ 518
Total load capacity ............................... 237 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 243, 244
Emergency towing ........................... 487
Trailer towing ....................................... 242
TRAC ..........................................................219
Traction control.......................................219
Transmission shift switches.......155, 157
Trip meter ..................................................166
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ..................................................577
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................475
Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage ..................................................577
USB port* ................................................ 293
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 369
Wattage ..................................................577
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 369
VDIM...........................................................219
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................219
Vehicle identification number...........561
Vehicle stability control .......................219
Ventilators ................................................377
Voice command switch* ................... 333
VSC .............................................................219T
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