2013 Lexus IS250 steering

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases,
the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the addition al occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants ca uses an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may
get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being
depressed properly, block the driver's vision, or hit the driver or passengers,
causing an accident.
• The feet of the driver
• The front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• The package tray
•The instrument panel
•The dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
one during sudden braking, sudd en swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 4 1 8 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total lo ad capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 5 1 0 )
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and
the number of occupants.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 210
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers .................. 218
Windshield wiper de-icer ..... 219
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type................. 220
Using the radio....................... 223
Using the CD player .............. 231
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs........................... 238
Operating an iPod ................. 246
Operating a USB memory .................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 263
Using the AUX port .............. 265
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 267 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 270
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system ......................... 273
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 278
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 281
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 287
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones...................... 288
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ............ 292
Making a phone call.............. 300
Setting a mobile phone ........ 304
Security and system setup ....................................... 309
Using the phone book ........... 313
Interior features3

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 223
Using the CD playerP. 2 3 1
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 3 8
Operating an iPodP. 2 4 6
Operating a USB memoryP. 2 5 4
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 6 3
Using the AUX portP. 2 6 5
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 6 7

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you hear a
beep.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navi-
gation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio
system or navigation system.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radiostation
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Selecting an albumPress to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
Using the steering wheel audio switches P. 2 6 7
■Bluetooth® audio system functions
Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available.
■Display
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding until you hear a
beep will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed until you hear a beep again or has not been pressed for 6 sec-
onds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed prop-
erly or may not be displayed at all.
■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT) or (type A) again.
■Error messages
“Memory Error”: This indicates a problem in the system.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
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Interior features
■Steering wheel switches
Vo l u m e
During an incoming call:
Adjusts the ring tone volume
During an ongoing call:
Adjusts the receiver volume
The voice guidance volume can-
not be adjusted using this but-
ton.
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system
on/starts a call
On-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system
off/ends a call/refuses a call
Talk switch
Turns the voice command
system on (press)/turns the
voice command system off
(press and hold)
■ Microphone