2012 Lexus IS250C air conditioning

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 .......................... 32
Wireless remote control .............. 44
Doors.................................................... 47
Trunk...................................................... 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 55
Driving position memory .............. 61
Seat position memory ................... 65
Head restraints................................. 67
Seat belts ............................................ 70
Steering wheel.................................. 76 Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror...................................... 78
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
retractable hardtop
Power windows................................ 82
Retractable hardtop....................... 86
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 98
Alarm.................................................. 100
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ........................................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 104
SRS airbags ..................................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 118
Child restraint sy stems ............... 123
Installing child restraints .............. 127
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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 248
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 257
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 258
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 259
Using the radio .............................. 262
Using the CD player ................... 270
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .................................. 277
Operating an iPod ...................... 285
Operating a USB memory....... 293
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 302
Using the AUX po rt................... 304
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 306 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 309
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................. 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 317
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 321
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 327
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
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures................ 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 ve ntilators .... 377
Floor mat......................................... 380
Trunk features................................. 381
Garage door opener................. 384
Compass......................................... 390
Safety Connect ............................. 394 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 410
General maintena nce ................. 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 416
Hood .................................................. 419
Positioning a floor jack............... 420
Engine compartment.................. 422
Tires ................................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure................. 447
Wheels .............................................. 451
Air conditioning filter.................. 453
Electronic key battery ................ 456
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 458
Headlight aim ................................ 473
Light bulbs ....................................... 475
4Maintenance and care

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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock

P. 370
Audio
system

P. 259
Air conditioning
system
P. 248
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 257
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 486
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
Clock

P. 370
Audio
system

P. 259
Air conditioning
system
P. 248
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 257
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 486
Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 370
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 486
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system (type A)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*2
Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 370
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 486
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system (type B)
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*2

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............ 248
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .............................. 257
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 258 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ................. 259
Using the radio ....................... 262
Using the CD player ............. 270
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ............................ 277
Operating an iPod ................. 285
Operating a USB memory........................ 293
Optimal use of the audio system ......................... 302
Using the AUX port .............. 304
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 306
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audi

o system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 309
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .......................... 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 317
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 321
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup ......................... 327
Interior features3

248
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350C only)
Automatically switches between outs ide air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature setting displayMicro dust and
pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off switch Outside air or recirculated modeWindshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
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