2015 Lexus IS200t engine

4096-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat ventila-
tors
∗
∗
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating,
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, na ils, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

4106-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is turned on
while seat heater timer control is enabled, th e intensity of the seat heater will automati-
cally change from Hi →Mid →Lo.
The timing of the change in seat heater intensity differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters
Ty p e A Ty p e B
Seat ventilators

4136-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
■The interior lights and personal lights can be operated when
The interior lights and personal lights can be used regardless of the engine switch mode.
However, when the engine switch is turned off, they can be used only when the battery
protection function is not operating.
■Battery protection function
To prevent the battery from being discharged, approximately 20 minutes after the
engine switch is turned off, the power supplied to the interior lights, personal lights, and
other lights will be cut off automatically. (If the interior lights, etc. are left on when the
engine switch is turned off, they will be turned off automatically.)
To turn the interior lights, etc. back on, tu rn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode or operate the interior light switch until the interior lights turn on.
If any of the lights are illuminated automatically due to the illuminated entry system, the
battery protection function will be canceled.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 76 )
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

4156-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 1 3 0 )
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console
box.
Glove box
1
2
3
●The insert inside the glove box can be
removed.
Console box

4226-4. Using the other interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A.
Open the lid.
●The power outlet can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
●Vehicles with Stop & Start system: When the engine restarts after having been stopped
by the Stop & Start system, the power outlet may be temporarily unusable, but this is
not a malfunction.
Power outlet
●To fully close the console box with the cable
routed to outside the console box, insert the
cable into the holder.
NOTICE
●To avoid the damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power
outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a
short circuit.
●To prevent blown fuse, do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary
when the engine is off.

4246-4. Using the other interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
●The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.
*• The shift lever is shifted into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9mph).
If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-
tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
CAUTION
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
●To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is
off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade.
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun- shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

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7Maintenance and care
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 428
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 432
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 435
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 437
Hood ............................................... 439
Positioning a floor jack.............440
Engine compartment .................441
Tires....................................................451
Tire inflation pressure ............... 460
Wheels ........................................... 462
Air conditioning filter ............... 464
Electronic key battery .............. 466
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 469
Light bulbs......................................473

4307-1. Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled suf-
ficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. ( →P. 222)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.