2014 Lexus IS250C heater

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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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Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗ P. 372
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 151
Shift lock override button P. 526
Cigarette lighter ∗
Ashtray
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P. 370
P. 369
∗: If equipped
Auxiliary box ∗ P. 362

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 303
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 306
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ...... 311
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ..... 315
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ......................................... 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ..................... 322
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones)............. 326
Making a phone call .............. 335
Setting a mobile phone......... 339
Security and system setup ........................................ 344
Using the phone book.......... 348 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 354
• Interior light .......................... 355
• Personal lights ..................... 355
3-6. Using the storage features
List 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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
IS250C/350C_URear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob fully to the outside
of the vehicle to close the vent
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculated air mode is automatically selected.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32° F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

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3-7. Other interior features
IS250C/350C_U
Seat heaters and ventilators∗
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seat
Front
passenger’s
seat
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Interior features
IS250C/350C_U
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heaters and ventilators damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alkaline
solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other interior
part's painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the windshield/rear window
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the windshield/rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or wire antenna in the wind-
shield. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window
clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250C/350C_U
9E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, A/F, TEL,
STR LOCK
10ABS150 AVDIM
11RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, AM2
12MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
13STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
14LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, SECURITY
15P/ I - B60 AINJ, F/PMP, EFI
16EPS80 APo w e r s t e e r i n g
17ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
HEATER, FAN1, FAN2, ABS2, RH
J/B-AM, GLW PLG1, RR R/B-AM
18RR R/B-AM80 A
DEFOG, PSB, ROOF RH, ROOF
LH, LGG RH, LGG LH, LGG LCK
RH, LGG LCK LH, P-TRAY MAIN,
P-T R AY S I D E
19GLW PLG150 APTC heater
20RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET, DOOR DL
21ABS230 AVDIM
22FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
23FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
24HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
25GLW PLG250 APTC heater
FuseAmpereCircuit