2014 Lexus IS250C air filter

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 356
• Glove box .................................... 357
• Console box ............................... 358
• Cup holders................................. 359
• Auxiliary box ............................... 362
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 363
Vanity mirror .................................. 364
Clock ................................................. 365
Satellite switches .......................... 366
Ashtrays ........................................... 369
Cigarette lighter ........................... 370
Power outlet .................................... 371
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 372
Floor mat.......................................... 374
Trunk features................................ 375
Garage door opener.................. 378
Compass......................................... 384
Safety Connect ............................ 388 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning 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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automa tic mode. (IS350C only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature setting displayMicro dust and
pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off switch Outside air or recirculated modeWindsh ield defo gger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
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IS250C/350C_U
Micro dust and pollen filterPress .
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after 1 or 3 minutes.
To stop the operation, press again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350C only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “ ∨”
(decrease) on .
From -3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
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Interior features
IS250C/350C_U
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350C only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculated air mode is automatically selected.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the window from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

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IS250C/350C_U
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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IS250C/350C_U
CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (→P. 4 2 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

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Maintenance and care
IS250C/350C_U
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
(→P. 2 4 2 )
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in
the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.
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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner's
Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
■Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the
filter and the filter case should
be pointing up.