2013 LEXUS IS250C battery

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
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Interior features
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a mobile phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the mobile phone is switched off
●If you are outside service range
●If the mobile phone is not connected
●If the mobile phone's battery is low
●If the mobile phone is be hind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the phone
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• When a window is open
• When the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• When the air conditioning is set to high
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (P. 3 4 5 )
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lightDoor position on/off
On/off
Personal lightsOn/off
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 5 8 6 )
Interior light and personal lights

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3-7. Other interior features
Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.

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3-7. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heaters and ventilators damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the indi-
cator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
●The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away from
the HomeLinkbutton.
■Certification for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: CB2070AHL4
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must a ccept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
■When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Press “AUTO” again.
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.
■ Circling calibration
If “CAL” appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car pa rk/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 401
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 404
General maintenance .......... 406
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 409 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 410
Hood ........................................... 413
Positioning a floor jack .......... 414
Engine compartment ............ 416
Tires............................................. 431
Tire inflation pressure............ 441
Wheels ...................................... 445
Air conditioning filter ........... 447
Electronic key battery.......... 449
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 451
Headlight aim ......................... 466
Light bulbs ................................ 468

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:Switch the display to the odometer ( P. 161) when the engine is running.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Continue to press
and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus de aler will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death.
■Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 4 2 7 )
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