2012 Lexus IS250C trunk

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2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may
get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from
being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passen-
gers, causing an accident.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
one during sudden braking, sudd en swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

Interior features3
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ..................... 328
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)............ 332
Making a phone call ............. 340
Setting a mobile phone......... 344
Security and system setup ... 349
Using the phone book........... 353
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 359
• Interior light ......................... 360
• Personal lights ...................... 360 3-6. Using the storage
features
List of storage features.......... 361
• Glove box .............................. 362
• Console box ......................... 363
• Cup holders .......................... 364
• Auxiliary box ........................ 367
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 368
Vanity mirror ........................... 369
Clock ......................................... 370
Satellite switches .................... 371
Ashtrays..................................... 374
Cigarette lighter .................... 375
Power outlet ............................. 376
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 377
Floor mat .................................. 380
Trunk features .......................... 381
Garage door opener ............ 384
Compass .................................. 390
Safety Connect ...................... 394

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3-6. Using the storage features
Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (  P. 5 1 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Trunk features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Shopping bag hooks

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3-7. Other interior features
■Auxiliary box (vehicles with run-flat tires)
Pull the lever upward to lift up
the luggage mat.
The lever can be hooked on the
edge of the trunk.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Using the auxiliary box when the retractable hardtop is open
■Auxiliary box partition
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they are not in
use.
NOTICE
■When using the luggage ma t (with the auxiliary box)
●Always attach the partition.
●Do not place anything that weighs 44 lb. (20 kg) or more on the mat.
■When closing the trunk
Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk.
The luggage mat may get damaged.
By attaching the lever of the luggage mat to
the luggage cover, the auxiliary box can be
accessed.
The auxiliary box partition also serves as the
luggage mat support can be removed.
The partition can be removed even when the
retractable hardtop is open.

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk• Operate smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
ItemsCheck points

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, side marker lights
8PA N E L7. 5 A
Air conditioning system, display,
clock, cigarette lighter, power steer-
ing, headlight cleaner, retractable
hardtop, ECT, ETCS, seat heaters and
ventilators, trunk opener, outside rear
view mirrors, shift lever light, traction
control, audio, instrument panel light
control
9RR FOG7. 5 A