2012 Lexus IS350C light

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 148
Automatic transmission.............. 153
Manual transmission .................... 160
Turn signal lever ............................ 162
Parking brake ................................. 163
Horn.................................................... 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning lights.................................................. 172
Multi-information display........... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 181
Fog light switch .............................. 185
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 187
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 194 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 199
Intuitive parking assist ................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 219
Hill-start assist control ............... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 234
Vehicle load limits ........................ 237
Winter driving tips ....................... 238
Trailer towing ................................. 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 244
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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
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audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 309
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................. 312
Operating a Bluetooth
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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
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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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 486
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 487
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 493
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 494
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 495
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 504
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ................................................. 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ................................................ 527
If the engine will not start .......... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................... 531
If you lose your keys .................... 532
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 533
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 538
If your vehicle overheats ........... 542 If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 545
If the retractable hardtop does not close............................. 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 557
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 560
Fuel information ............................ 578
Tire information............................ 582
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 595
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 600
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 602
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 603
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 606
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6Vehicle specifications
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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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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 437
P. 518, 527
P. 572
P. 582
Tail lights P. 181
Trunk P. 51
Rear window defogger *1P. 257
Doors P. 47
Fuel filler door P. 95
Turn signal lights P. 162
Side marker lights P. 181
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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
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“SOS” button  P. 394
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 153
Shift lock override button P. 531
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray
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P. 375
P. 374
Manual transmission shift lever P. 160
Parking brake lever P. 163
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray
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Auxiliary box
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P. 375
P. 374
P. 367
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 377
: If equipped
Auxiliary box  P. 367