4256-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed or “A/C” is
selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate 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.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 500
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 619)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence 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.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
4436-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Programming HomeLink®
Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink
® button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device.
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the handheld tran smitter button until the HomeLink
® indi-
cator light changes from slowly flashi ng orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the but-
ton.
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink
® indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Test the HomeLink
® operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light:
●Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or other de vice should operate when a Home-
Link
® button is pressed and released.
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4496-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
To turn the compass on or off, press and
hold the button for 3 seconds.
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest
4516-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Circling calibrationStop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds.
“C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until a direction is displayed.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
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WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
4526-5. Using the other interior features
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's mag-
netic field is subject to interferen ce by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.)
as they may interfere with the calibration.
644Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Daytime running light system .......... 204
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Rear window ........................................ 422
Windshield ............................................ 422
Differential Front differential ................................. 593
Rear differential .................................. 594
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing......................................... 185
Display Drive information ................................100
Dynamic radar cruise control......248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 244
Multi-information display .................. 94
Warning message .............................532
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 468
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................428
Wattage ..................................................597 Doors .......................................................... 124
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 127
Door lock................................................. 126
Open door warning buzzer .......... 125
Open door warning light .............. 527
Outside rear view mirrors ..............159
Rear door child-protector .............. 127
Side windows ........................................ 162
Drive information .................................. 100
Drive-Start Control..................... 173, 195
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light....................527
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 147
Driving ........................................................ 172 Break-in tips ........................................... 174
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
Procedures ............................................. 172
Winter drive tips ................................306
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 248
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647Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............................. 371
HD Radio
® system .............................. 338
Head restraints ........................................152
Headlights ............................................... 202 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ............................................... 203
Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Headlights cleaner................................ 210
Heaters Air conditioning system ....................417
Heated steering wheel ....................426
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Hill-start assist control ......................... 301
Hood .......................................................... 470 Open ........................................................470
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................435
Coat hooks ............................................ 441
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................156 I/M test ...................................................... 467
Identification
Engine .................................................... 588
Vehicle .................................................... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........186
Illuminated entry system ....................429
Immobilizer system ................................. 76
Indicators .................................................... 86
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ........477
Maintenance ........................................ 462
Moon roof .............................................. 168
Multi-information display................ 103
Power windows....................................163
Tire pressure warning system ............................... 487
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 493
Inside door handle lights ................... 428
Inside rear view mirror......................... 157
Instrument panel light control .............92
Intercooler .............................................. 480
Intercooler coolant...............................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Interior lights ...........................................429 Wattage ................................................. 597
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 260
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649Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
License plate lights............................... 202Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 511
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 507
Wattage ..................................................597
Lights Headlight switch.................................202
Illuminated entry system ................ 459
Interior light ...........................................429
Interior lights list ..................................428
Personal lights .....................................429
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Trunk light ................................................132
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Vanity lights .......................................... 437
Wattage ..................................................597
Lock steering column .......................... 188
Low profile tire.......................................488
Luggage security system...................... 131 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........468
General maintenance ..................... 464
Maintenance data............................. 586
Maintenance requirements ............461
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 525
Master warning light ............................527
Meter Changing the display ......................... 92
Indicators .................................................. 86
Instrument panel light control ........ 92
Meters ........................................................ 89
Multi-information display.................. 94
Warning lights........................................ 85
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 421
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...................... 157
Outside rear view mirror defoggers........................................... 422
Outside rear view mirrors ..............159
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 437
MMS (Multimedia messaging service).................................................. 380
Mobile Assistant ..................................... 319M
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.