2014 Lexus IS250C Owner's Manual

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Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
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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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Back-up lightsWattage .................................................568
Battery Checking ................................................427
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 233
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 303
Bluetooth® phone*..............................322
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 425
Parking brake ........................................159
Brake assist ............................................... 214
Care
Exterior ................................................... 396
Interior.......................................................401
Seat belts ............................................... 402
Cargo capacity ......................................229
Cargo hooks ...........................................375
CD changer* ..........................................264
CD player* ..............................................264
Chains....................................................... 233 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ...................122
Booster seats, installation ................129
Convertible seats, definition ........... 122
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 117
Infant seats, definition ......................... 122
Infant seats, installation ......................129
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .................................................. 127
Installing CRS with seat belts .........129
Installing CRS with top straps........132
Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 112
Battery precautions ..............429, 534
Child restraint system ........................ 122
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 73
Installing child restraints....................126
Power window lock switch ..............83
Power window precautions ........... 85
Removed electronic key battery precautions....................................... 450
Seat belt guide.......................................... 71
Seat belt extender precautions...... 75
Seat belt precautions .......................... 74
Seat heater precautions.................. 373
Trunk precautions................................. 53
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Cigarette lighter....................................370
CleaningExterior ...................................................396
Interior ...................................................... 401
Seat belts................................................ 402
Clock .........................................................365
Compass ..................................................384
Condenser .............................................. 425
Console box .......................................... 358
Cooling system
Engine overheating ..........................536
Cornering assist sensors .................. 208
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 190
Dynamic radar crui se control .......194
Cup holder ..............................................359
Customizable features ...................... 586 Daytime running light system ............178
Defogger*
Rear window ......................................... 251
Side mirror.............................................. 251
Dimension ............................................... 552
Dinghy towing........................................ 238
Display Dynamic radar crui se control....... 194
Satellite switch mode....................... 366
Trip information.....................................172
Warning message ............................500
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 410
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 354
Wattage ................................................. 568
Doors
Door lock .................................32, 44, 47
Door windows........................................82
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 493
Driving Correct posture................................... 104
Procedures............................................. 138
Driving position memory........................ 61D

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Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 528
If the engine will not start ............... 524
If the retractable hardtop does not close .................................540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 526
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 532
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 491
If the warning light turns on ............ 491
If you have a flat tire ..........................513
If you lose your keys .........................527
If you think something is wrong................................................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 539
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........550
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats................ 536
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Compartment....................................... 416
Engine switch ......................................... 147
Hood ......................................................... 413
How to start the engine ....................147
Identification number ...................... 553
If the engine will not start................524
Ignition switch ........................................ 147
Overheating ........................................ 536
Engine compartment cover .............. 418
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 559
Checking ............................................... 423
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
Engine coolant temperature
gauge......................................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system..................98
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking ...............................................420
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................233
EPS .............................................................. 214
Event data recorder ............................... 22E
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Floor mat .................................................. 374
FluidBrake........................................................ 425
Washer ...................................................430
Fog lights Switch ....................................................... 180
Wattage................................................. 568
Foot well lights .......................................354
Front fog lights Switch ....................................................... 180
Wattage................................................. 568
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 117
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................................493
Front seats
Adjustment............................................... 55
Driving position memory.................... 61
Seat position memory ........................ 65
Front turn signal lights
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage................................................. 568 Fuel
Capacity ................................................555
Fuel gauge ................................................ 161
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 490
Information ........................................... 569
Refueling ................................................... 95
Fuel door ..................................................... 95
Fuel filler door ........................................... 95
Fuel pump shut off system.................490
Fuses ............................................................451
Garage door opener .......................... 378
Gauges ........................................................ 161
Glove box ................................................ 357
Glove box light ...................................... 357
Hands-free system for mobile phone* ............................. 322
Hazard lights Switch...................................................... 482
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 67
Headlight aim ......................................... 467
Headlight cleaner.................................. 189F
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HeadlightsDischarge headlight
precautions ....................................... 479
Replacing light bulbs .......................468
Switch ........................................................ 176
Wattage .................................................568
Heaters Seat heaters...........................................372
Side mirror .............................................. 251
Hill-start assist control ....................... 220
Hood ........................................................... 413
Hooks
Cargo ...................................................... 375
Shopping bag...................................... 375
Horn............................................................. 160 I/M test......................................................409
Identification
Engine..................................................... 553
Vehicle ................................................... 553
Ignition switch...........................................147
Illuminated entry system ....................354
Indicator lights..........................................167
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 590
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 78
Interior lights Interior lights .........................................354
Switch...................................................... 355
Wattage ................................................. 568
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......................414
Vehicle-equipped jack .................... 513
Jack handle............................................... 513
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