2014 Lexus IS250C window

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CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Retractable hardtop
The retractable hardtop can be opened and closed using a switch.
Opening the retractable hardtop
Press and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retractable hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Closing the retractable hardtop
Pull up and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retractable hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Continuing to hold the switch up after operation is complete closes the
side windows.
Retractable hardtop status display ( →P. 8 8 )

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Luggage coverThe luggage cover is used to ensure that there is enough space for the
retractable hardtop to be stored.
Proper installation of the luggage cover enables retractable hardtop
operation. Pull the board of the luggage
cover toward you to unhook the
hooks.
Pull the luggage cover further until
the tabs on the sides of the cover fit
securely into the holders on the
sides of the trunk.
Make sure the upper part of the
board is securely positioned in the
holders.
Fit the tabs on the bottom of the
luggage cover into the holders on
the floor of the trunk.
Make sure the lower part of the
board is securely positioned in the
holders on the floor.
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Retractable hardtop status displayInformation regarding the retractable hardtop is shown on the multi-
information display.
■ Roof Function Status Indicator
This indicator shows the operation status of the retractable hardtop.
Operation without interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPLETE” will be shown on the dis-
play.

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IS250C/350C_UOperation with interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Interruption of operation
Operation of the retractable hardtop will be suspended if the switch is
released, the operating conditions are no longer met or there is a mal-
function. (
→P. 9 1 )
Resumption of operation
Operating the switch again causes the retractable hardtop to resume
operation.
The bar display will not be shown after operation is suspended.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPL ETE” will be shown on the dis-
play.
■ Advice and warning message display
A message will be displayed if operating conditions for the retractable
hardtop are not met or if there is a malfunction in the system.
(→ P. 503)

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Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking
assist (vehicles with an intuitive parking assist)This function detects if there is an obstruction behind the vehicle and reg-
ulates retractable hardtop operation according to the vehicle’s distance
from that obstruction.
This function is merely designed to assist the driver and is not a guarantee
of the safety of the area behind the vehicle. The driver should always
check the vehicle’s surroundings with their own eyes before operating the
retractable hardtop.
■ Operation controls according to each detection area
Area within approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) of the vehicle
Area approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
away from the vehicle
Areas within approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle
Areas approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) to 1.3 ft. (37.5
cm) away from the vehicle
This function only operates in the
areas indicated in the illustration.
Therefore, obstructions too close
to the sensors cannot be detected.
●If an obstruction is detected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound and a message will be shown in the multi-informa-
tion display to alert the driver.
If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds while the message is being dis-
played, retractable hardtop operation will start normally.

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If an obstruction is detected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound twice and a message will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hardtop operation will not activate.
If the switch is released and then operated again within 2 seconds, the buzzer
will sound again and a message will be shown in the multi-information display
to alert the driver. If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds, retractable
hardtop operation will start normally.
If an obstruction is detected in area or while the trunk lid is operat-
ing, a buzzer will sound twice and a message will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hardtop operation will be suspended for
safety reasons.
Ensure that no obstructions are near the vehicle and then operate the
switch again.
■Operating conditions
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The engine is running. (Operation while the engine is not running is possible if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, but for optimal
operation the engine should be running.)
●The trunk lid is closed.
●The trunk opener main switch is on. ( →P. 5 1 )
●The luggage cover in the trunk is properly set. ( →P. 8 7 )
When the vehicle is on an incline or an uneven surface, the retractable hardtop may
not activate properly.
If the intuitive parking assist detect an obstruction behind the vehicle, the retract-
able hardtop may not operate.
■Switch operation when the operating conditions are not met
Even if all of the operating conditions are not met, when the switch is operated with
the vehicle stopped and the retractable hardtop fully closed, the following opera-
tions can be performed:
●Holding the switch up closes all the side windows.
●Holding the switch down opens all the side windows.

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■When a message appears and the retractable hardtop does not operate
Check the message contents and perform the recommended procedure, then
operate the switch again. (→P. 5 0 3 )
■Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking assist
●This function will activate when the intuitive parking assist is on. ( →P. 366)
●Once the trunk lid has been fully opened, this function will be disabled.
●The trunk lid can be closed even when an obstruction is detected by operating
the retractable hardtop operation sw itch in the opposite direction.
■If the intuitive parking assist is dirty or malfunctioning
If a message is shown in the multi-information display indicating that a sensor is mal-
functioning or needs to be cleaned, the retractable hardtop cannot be operated
normally. To start retractable hardtop operation, turn the intuitive parking assist off
and operate the switch for the retractable hardtop again, or hold the switch up or
down for 6 seconds or more. In this case, retractable hardtop operation control
linked to the intuitive parking assist-sensor will not function.
■Customization that can be configured at a Lexus dealer
Setting of the intuitive parking assist linked function can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 6 )