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6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system ..........................................346
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators..........................354
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................356• Interior lights .......................... 357
• Personal lights........................ 357
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features............ 358• Glove box................................359
• Console box ...........................359
•Cup holders/bottle holders ........................ 360
Trunk features .............................. 362 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 365 • Sun visors ................................ 365
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
• Clock ........................................ 365
• Power outlet ........................... 366
• Armrest .................................... 367
• Rear sunshade....................... 367
• Assist grips.............................. 369
• Coat hooks ............................. 369
Garage door opener................ 370
Compass ....................................... 375
Safety Connect ........................... 378
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3516-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outletsDirect air flow to the left or right, up or down
To close the vent, move the knob to the most outside position. (rear outlets only)
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
■Registering air conditioning settings to elec tronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic ke y and turning the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode will recall that key's registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is tu rned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic ke y that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air conditioning setting* when unlocked using the smart
access system with push-button start can be changed. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi tion memory are changed at the same time.
Air outlets
FrontRear
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3576-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
Turns the door position on/off
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automa tically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the d oor is not fully closed and the interior light
main switch is in the door position, the ligh ts will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 2 5 )
Interior lights
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Personal lights
FrontRear
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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3706-4. Using the other interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink®.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can
be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming
method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator light
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
●During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other devices
may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects are clear of
the garage door or other devices to pr event injury or other potential harm.
●It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control trans-
mitter for more accurate programming.
●Garage door openers manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with rolling
code protection . If this is the case, you will need a stepladder or other sturdy,
safe device to reach the “Learn” or “S mart” button on the garage door opener
motor.
Garage door opener
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates,
entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other
devices.
Programming the HomeLink®
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3776-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Circling calibration
When “C” 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 displayed.
■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 interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/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.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neighborhood. Do
not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal object s near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of th e compass in a place where the earth's mag-
netic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.)
as they may interfere with the calibration.
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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mo de to disable the smart access system with
push-button start. ( P. 115)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving a long
distance in hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
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3957-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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4087-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the proc edure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from
the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make su re to turn off the engine before discon-
necting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to the battery be ing disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
Battery
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