Lexus IS250C Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 28

Wireless remote control.............. 40

Doors.................................................... 43

Trunk..................................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................................... 51

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 56

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) ............. 60

Head restraints................................. 62

Seat belts ............................................ 65

Steering wheel.................................. 72

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 74

Outside rear view mirrors........... 75

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and retractable

hardtop

Power windows................................ 78

Retractable hardtop........................ 81

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 90

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 93

Alarm.................................................... 95

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 97

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 98

SRS airbags ..................................... 100

Front passenger occupant

classification system..................... 111

Child restraint systems ................. 116

Installing child restraints............. 120

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 132

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 142

Automatic transmission.............. 147

Manual transmission.................... 154

Turn signal lever ............................ 156

Parking brake ................................. 157

Horn.................................................... 159

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 160

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 166

Multi-information display........... 169

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 174

Fog light switch ............................... 177

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 178

Headlight cleaner switch........... 183

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 184

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 187

Intuitive parking assist ................. 198

Driving assist systems................. 204

Hill-start assist control ................ 210

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 212

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage...................... 216

Vehicle load limits......................... 219

Winter driving tips ....................... 220

Trailer towing................................. 224

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission)............................... 225

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with a manual

transmission)............................... 226

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ........................................... 230

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers .................................... 238

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ....................... 239

Using the radio.............................. 242

Using the CD player.................. 250

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 257

Operating an iPod

®

................... 265

Operating a USB memory....... 273

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 282

Using the AUX adapter........... 284

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ........................... 286

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ........ 289

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system................................ 292

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 297

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 300

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup .............................................. 306

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones............................ 307

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)..................... 311

Making a phone call..................... 319

Setting a mobile phone.............. 323

Security and system setup....... 328

Using the phone book................ 332

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list........................... 338

• Interior light ................................. 339

• Personal lights ............................ 339

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features.............. 340

• Glove box ................................... 340

• Console box................................. 341

• Cup holders................................. 343

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 346

Vanity mirror.................................. 347

Clock................................................ 348

Satellite switches .......................... 349

Ashtrays ........................................... 352

Cigarette lighter.......................... 353

Power outlet................................... 354

Seat heaters and

ventilators.................................... 355

Floor mat......................................... 358

Trunk features................................ 359

Garage door opener.................. 362

Compass......................................... 368

Safety Connect ............................. 372

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 380

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 383

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements .... 386

General maintenance............... 388

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ....................................... 391

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 392

Hood ................................................. 395

Positioning a floor jack............... 396

Engine compartment................. 398

Tires .................................................... 412

Tire inflation pressure................. 422

Wheels ............................................. 426

Air conditioning filter.................. 428

Electronic key battery................. 431

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 433

Headlight aim ................................ 448

Light bulbs...................................... 450

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 458

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ....................................... 459

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 465

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 466

Event data recorder.................... 467

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 469

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 478

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with standard

tires)................................................ 492

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with run-flat tires).... 501

If the engine will not start ......... 503

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 505

If you lose your keys................... 506

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 507

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................... 512

If your vehicle overheats ............ 515

If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 518

If the retractable hardtop

does not close............................ 520

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency..... 530

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 532

Fuel information........................... 548

Tire information.............................. 551

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 564

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 569

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 572

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 573

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list ................................... 578

Alphabetical index...............................580

What to do if... .......................................590

Index

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Headlights (high beam)

P. 174

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal lights

P. 156

Fog lights

P. 177

Side marker lights

P. 174

Headlights

Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)

Low beam (halogen bulbs)

P. 174

Windshield wipers

P. 178

Retractable hardtop

P. 81

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 75

Turn signal lights

P. 156

Parking lights

P. 174

Hood

P. 395

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 412

P. 492, 501

P. 542

P. 551

Tail lights

P. 174

Trunk

P. 47

Rear window defogger

P. 238

Doors

P. 43

Fuel filler door

P. 90

Turn signal lights

P. 156

Side marker lights

P. 174

10

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS knee airbags

P. 100

SRS driver airbag

P. 100

Floor mat

P. 358

Front seats

P. 51

Cup holders

P. 343

SRS side airbags

P. 100

Console box

P. 341

Power outlet

P. 354

Ashtrays

P. 352

AUX adapter

USB adapter

P. 284

P. 265, 273

Head restraints

P. 62

Seat belts

P. 65

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 100

Cup holders

P. 343

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Compass

P. 368

Garage door opener switches

P. 362

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 74

Personal lights

P. 339

Interior lights

P. 339

Vanity mirrors

P. 347

Sun visors

P. 346

A

“SOS” button 

P. 372

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

Seat position memory switches



P. 56

P. 60

Door lock switch

P. 43

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 75

Window lock switch

P. 78

Power window switches

P. 78

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Seat heater/ventilator switches 

P. 355

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 147

Shift lock override button

P. 505

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 353

P. 352

Manual transmission shift lever

P. 154

Parking brake lever

P. 157

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 353

P. 352

Seat heater/ventilator switches 

P. 355

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 174

P. 156

P. 177

Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)

P. 151

Gauges and meters

P. 160

Multi-information display

P. 169

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 178

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 142

Trunk opener main switch

P. 47

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 72

Audio remote control switches *

2

P. 286

Horn

P. 159

Glove box

P. 340

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

P. 157

Hood lock release lever

P. 395

Inside door lock buttons

P. 43

15

Without navigation system (type A)

Clock

P. 348

Audio

system

P. 239

Air conditioning

system

P. 230

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 238

Security indicator

P. 93, 95

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 458

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

A

Clock

P. 348

Audio

system

P. 239

Air conditioning

system

P. 230

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 238

Security indicator

P. 93, 95

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 458

Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

A

Navigation

system

*

1

Clock

P. 348

Audio system*

1

Security indicator

P. 93, 95

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 458

Air conditioning

system

*

1

With navigation system (type A)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

1

Navigation

system

*

1

Clock

P. 348

Audio system*

1

Security indicator

P. 93, 95

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 458

Air conditioning

system

*

1

With navigation system (type B)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

1

17

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Type B Type A

Telephone switch *

2

P. 311

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 184

P. 187

Distance switch 

P. 187

“DISP” switch

P. 170

Talk switch *

2

P. 311

“DISP” switch

P. 170

Distance switch 

P. 187

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 184

P. 187

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

VSC off

switch

P. 206

ECT switch

P. 148

VSC off

switch

P. 206

ETCS switch

P. 155

B

C

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

D

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 183

Trunk opener

P. 47

Fuel filler door opener

P. 90

Roof switch

P. 81

Satellite switches

P. 349

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 161

: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming

from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation

leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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