2012 Lexus IS250C clock

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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
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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”.
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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
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Navigation
system
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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
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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
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range: Approximately 30 to 100 mph (approximately 50 to 160 km/h)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.
■Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after
it has cooled completely. ( P. 5 4 2 )

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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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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■Radio antenna type
●Detachable antenna
To remove a detachable antenna, carefully turn it counterclockwise.
●Wi re an t en na
The radio antenna is mounted inside the windshield.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside th e windshield. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the windshield.
■XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availa bility is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using , and th e receiver's 8-character ID number
will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
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3-7. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
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*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check th e oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 5 6 4
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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