2013 Lexus IS250 ECU

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Air conditioning
system
P.62
Rear window and
outside rear
view mirror
defoggers switch
P.29
Security indicator
P.10
Audio system
P.56
OverviewInstrument Panel
Without navigation system

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Air conditioning
system
P.49
Rear window and
outside rear
view mirror
defoggers switch
P.29
Security indicator
P.10
Audio system
P.45
With navigation system
Navigation system
P.33

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator ligh t flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The security indicator
light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode or start the en gine, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Navigation System (If Equipped)
■Register home
Push the “SETUP” button on the side of the
touch screen. ( P. 3 0 )
Touch “Navigation”.
Touch “Home”.
To u c h “ S e t H o m e ” .
Touch “Address”.
To u c h “ C i t y ” .
Input a city name and touch “OK”.
Touch the screen button of the desired city
name from the displayed list.
For security reasons, use a point close to your
home instead of your actual home address.
Input the street name and touch “OK”.
When the desired street name is found, touch
the corresponding screen button.
Input a house number and touch “OK”.
Touch “Enter”.
To u c h “ O K ” .STEP2
STEP3
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Safety Connect (If Equipped)
■System components
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
■Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification*
In case of either airbag deployment or seve re rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. Th e responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
● Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After fi ling a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1- 800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, un der certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Lexus.com.
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security
features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect (If Equipped)
■Function achieved by using a cellular phone
■
Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enfo rm with Safety Connect, only Apps can be
achieved by using a cellular phone.
Apps is a service that enables the usable conten ts of a cellular phone to be displayed on and
operated from the navigation screen.
● APPS
Each time “Apps” is activated, the system ch ecks for updates. When there are no updates
available, the main menu screen will be di splayed right after a screen indicating that
updates are being checked for has been displayed.
■Subscription
Apps will be available on a trial period included upon purchase of a new vehicle. User regis-
tration is required to start using the service.
When a trial period has elapsed after purchasing a new vehicle, a fee will be charged to
renew the contract. Services requiring a separa te contract can also be used. For details,
refer to http://www.lexus.com/enform/
or call 1-800-255-3987.
■ Function achieved by using DCM and the navigation system
■
Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, Destination Assist,
eDestination, and Lexus Insider can be ach ieved by making DCM cooperate with the
navigation system.
These are subscription-based telematics servic es that use Global Positioning System (GPS)
data, embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security as well as convenience
features to subscribers. The services are supp orted by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The services are available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehi-
cles.
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is a feature that includes Apps, Destination Assist,
eDestination, Lexus Insider, and Safety Connect.
The functions included in Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are classified into the fol-
lowing three functions.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.