2013 Lexus IS250 battery

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 323
• Glove box .................................... 324
• Console boxes ........................... 325
• Overhead console ................... 326
• Cup holders................................. 327
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 329
• Auxiliary box ............................... 329
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 330
Vanity mirrors ................................. 331
Clock ................................................. 332
Satellite switch es .......................... 333
Ashtrays ........................................... 336
Cigarette lighter ........................... 337
Power outlet .................................. 338
Seat heaters.................................... 339
Seat heaters and ve ntilators ..... 341
Armrest ............................................ 343
Rear sunshade ............................... 344
Trunk storage extension ........... 346
Coat hooks ..................................... 347
Assist grips ..................................... 348
Floor mat.......................................... 349
Trunk features............................... 350
Garage door opener................. 353
Compass.......................................... 359
Safety Connect ............................. 363 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 372
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 376
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 379
General maintena nce ................. 381
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 385
Hood ................................................ 388
Positioning a floor jack.............. 389
Engine compartment................... 391
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure.................. 418
Wheels ............................................. 422
Air conditioning filter.................. 424
Electronic key battery ................ 426
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 428
Headlight aim ................................ 442
Light bulbs ....................................... 444
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs..................... 454
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 455
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 461
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 473
If you have a flat tire.................... 483
If the engine will not start .......... 492
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 494
If you lose your keys .................... 495
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 500
If your vehicle overheats .......... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 508 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 510
Fuel information ............................ 526
Tire information............................ 530
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 542
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 547
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 550
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 551
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 553
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 562
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock
cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( P. 4 9 6 )
■Card key
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a
problem arises, such as when the key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button
using a pen tip etc. If it is difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
●To store the mechanical key in the card
key, insert it inside while pressing the
lock release button.

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1-1. Key information
●The card key is not waterproof.
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (P. 5 3 , 3 2 4 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( P. 4 9 5 )
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed
accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
●If the battery cover is not installed and
the battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive termi-
nal facing the Lexus emblem.

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
Observe the following.
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the electronic keys.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such as
low-frequency therapy equipment.
■Precautions for handling the card keys
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key to the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode and the card
key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp it and pull.) If the battery is corroded, have
your Lexus dealer replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery co ver may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direct ion may cause the battery to deplete rap-
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 4 9 6 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the
vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for a month or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when
●The vehicle is locked using th e door handle lock switch.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
( P. 4 5 )
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 4 9 6 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( P. 4 8 0 )
●The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used because
the key always receives radio waves. If the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( P. 4 2 6 )
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 4 9 6 )
●Starting the engine: P. 4 9 6
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 2 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the operation signals of the system, such as the emer-
gency flashers. (Customizable features P. 5 4 2 )
■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1
FCC ID: HYQ14AEM
FCC ID: HYQ14ABB
FCC ID: HYQ13BZS
FCC ID: HYQ14ABK
FCC ID: HYQ14ABS
FCC ID: HYQ13CZA
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's door
is open (Opened the driver's
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Turned the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver's door is open
Close the driver's door.