2012 Lexus IS250C mirror

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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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 185
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Parking lights
Side marker lights P. 181
P. 162
P. 181
P. 181
Windshield wipers P. 187
Retractable hardtop P. 86
Outside rear view mirrors P. 79
Turn signal lights
P. 162
Daytime
running lights
P. 183
Hood P. 419

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Compass  P. 390
Garage door opener switches P. 384
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 78
Personal lights P. 360
Interior lights P. 360
Vanity mirrors P. 369
Sun visors P. 368
A
“SOS” button  P. 394
: If equipped

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Driving position memory switches 
Seat position memory switches

P. 61
P. 65
Door lock switch P. 47
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 79
Window lock switch P. 82
Power window switches P. 82
Pictorial indexInterior

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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