2014 Lexus IS250C air conditioning

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
IS250C/350C_U
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250C/350C_U
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS250C/350C_U■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

Index
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IS250C/350C_U
Abbreviation list .................... 608
Alphabetical index .................. 610
What to do if... ....................... 622
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding
the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Air conditioning
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
•Climate control
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist

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IS250C/350C_U
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* .......................................................... 242
ABS.............................................................. 214
Air conditioning filter .......................... 447
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 447
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 242
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 108
Airbag precautions for your child...........................................................112
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................117
General airbag pr ecautions ............112
Locations of airbags.......................... 106
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 116
Proper driving posture ............ 104, 112
Side airbag operating conditions............................................ 109
Side airbag precautions .....................112
SRS airbags ........................................... 106
Alarm ..........................................................100
Antenna* ................................................... 261
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Ashtrays ....................................................369
Audio input*............................................298 Audio system*
Antenna.................................................... 261
AUX port .............................................. 298
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 303
CD player/changer ..........................264
iPod ...........................................................279
MP3/WMA disc..................................271
Optimal use ......................................... 296
Portable music player ..................... 298
Radio ....................................................... 256
Steering wheel audio switch........300
USB memory .......................................287
USB port ................................................287
Automatic air conditioning
system* .................................................. 242
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 179
Automatic light control system......... 176
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .....................151
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 526
S mode ..................................................... 155
AUX port* .............................................. 298
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