Lexus 2012 IS 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 US owners, and seat belt and

SRS airbag instructions 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 ...................................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 33

Wireless remote control.............. 45

Doors.................................................... 48

Trunk..................................................... 52

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 56

Driving position memory ............ 58

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

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

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type)............................. 72

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)............ 73

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 75

Outside rear view mirrors........... 77

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows............................... 80

Moon roof .......................................... 83

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 87

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 90

Alarm.................................................... 92

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 95

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 96

SRS airbags ....................................... 98

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 109

Child restraint systems ................. 114

Installing child restraints.............. 118

1

Before driving

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

Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning

• Climate control

• Rear view monitor system

• Audio/video system

• Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogging

• Intuitive parking assist

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 130

Engine (ignition) switch ................ 141

Automatic transmission.............. 146

Manual transmission.................... 152

Turn signal lever ............................ 154

Parking brake ................................. 155

Horn.................................................... 157

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 158

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 164

Multi-information display........... 167

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................. 172

Fog light switch .............................. 176

Windshield wipers and

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

Headlight cleaner switch ........... 185

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 186

Intuitive parking assist................. 190

Driving assist systems.................. 196

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage..................... 202

Vehicle load limits....................... 205

Winter driving tips ....................... 206

Trailer towing.................................. 210

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission).................................. 211

Dinghy towing

(vehicles with a manual

transmission)................................ 212

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 216

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers....................... 224

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 225

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ....................... 226

Using the radio.............................. 229

Using the CD player................... 237

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 244

Operating an iPod....................... 252

Operating a USB memory...... 260

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 269

Using the AUX port..................... 271

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 273

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 276

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system................................ 279

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 284

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 287

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ............................................... 293

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for mobile

phones ........................................... 294

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 298

Making a phone call................... 306

Setting a mobile phone............... 310

Security and system setup......... 315

Using the phone book................. 319

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 325

• Interior lights ............................... 327

• Personal lights ............................ 327

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 329

• Glove box ................................... 330

• Console boxes .......................... 330

• Overhead console ................... 332

• Cup holders................................. 332

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 334

• Auxiliary box .............................. 335

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 336

Vanity mirrors................................ 337

Clock................................................ 338

Satellite switches .......................... 339

Ashtrays ........................................... 342

Cigarette lighter........................... 343

Power outlet................................... 344

Seat heaters.................................... 345

Seat heaters and

ventilators.................................... 348

Armrest ............................................. 351

Rear sunshade............................... 352

Trunk storage extension ........... 354

Coat hooks .................................... 355

Floor mat.......................................... 356

Trunk features................................ 357

Garage door opener................. 360

Compass.......................................... 366

Safety Connect ............................. 370

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 378

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 382

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.............................. 385

General maintenance................ 387

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ..................................... 390

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................... 391

Hood ................................................. 394

Positioning a floor jack............... 395

Engine compartment.................. 397

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

Tire inflation pressure................. 424

Wheels ............................................. 428

Air conditioning filter................. 430

Electronic key battery................ 433

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 435

Headlight aim ................................ 449

Light bulbs........................................ 451

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 462

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.............................................. 463

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 469

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 470

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ......................................... 471

If a warning message is

displayed........................................ 481

If you have a flat tire..................... 492

If the engine will not start ........... 501

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 503

If you lose your keys................... 504

If the electronic key does

not operate properly .............. 505

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................... 510

If your vehicle overheats ............ 513

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................................. 516

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency....... 518

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 520

Fuel information............................ 537

Tire information.............................. 541

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 553

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 559

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 562

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 563

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 565

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list ................................... 576

Alphabetical index.............................. 578

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

Index

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal lights

P. 154

Fog lights

P. 176

Side marker lights

P. 172

Headlights

P. 172

Hood

P. 394

Parking lights

P. 172

Windshield wipers

P. 178

Moon roof 

P. 83

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 77

Turn signal lights

P. 154

Daytime running

lights

P. 174

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 412

P. 492

P. 531

P. 541

Tail lights

P. 172

Side marker lights

P. 172

Trunk

P. 52

Rear window defogger *

1

P. 224

Doors

P. 48

Fuel filler door

P. 87

Turn signal lights

P. 154

: If equipped

*

1

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

10

A

Power window

switches

P. 80

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 65

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 98

SRS knee airbags

P. 98

SRS driver airbag

P. 98

Floor mat

P. 356

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 334

Head restraints

P. 62

Front seats

P. 56

Cup holders

P. 332

SRS side airbags

P. 98

Console box

P. 330

Power outlet

P. 344

Ashtray 

P. 342

Cup holders

P. 332

Armrest

Console box



P. 351

P. 330

AUX port

USB port

P. 271

P. 260, 271

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 75

Personal lights

P. 327

Moon roof switches 

P. 83

Personal lights

P. 327

Interior lights

P. 327

Coat hooks

P. 355

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 98

A

“SOS” button 

P. 370

Compass 

P. 366

Garage door opener switches

P. 360

Vanity mirrors

P. 337

Sun visors

P. 336

Interior lights

P. 327

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 58

Door lock switch

P. 48

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 77

Window lock switch

P. 80

Power window switches

P. 80

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 345

P. 348

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 146

Shift lock override button

P. 503

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



Auxiliary box



P. 343

P. 342

P. 335

Manual transmission shift lever

P. 152

Parking brake lever

P. 155

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



Auxiliary box



P. 343

P. 342

P. 335

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 345

P. 348

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 172

P. 154

P. 176

Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)

P. 147, 149

Gauges and meters

P. 158

Multi-information display

P. 167

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 178

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 141

Trunk opener main switch

P. 52

Glove box

P. 329

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 

P. 72

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 

P. 73

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

P. 155

Audio remote control switches

P. 273

Horn

P. 157

Hood release lever

P. 394

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Without navigation system

Clock

P. 338

Audio

system

P. 226

Air conditioning

system

P. 216

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers switch

P. 224

Security indicator

P. 90, 92

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 462

: If equipped

A

16

Navigation

system

*

2

Clock

P. 338

Audio system*

2

Security indicator

P. 90, 92

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 462

Air conditioning

system

*

2

With navigation system

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

switch

*

2

A

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

17

Telephone switch *

1

P. 298

Cruise control switch

P. 186

“DISP” switch

P. 168

Talk switch *

1

P. 298

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

ECT switch

P. 147

ETCS switch

P. 153

B

C

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

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

Windshield wiper

de-icer



P. 225

Windshield wiper

de-icer



P. 225

18

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

D

Rear sunshade switch 

P. 352

Trunk opener

P. 52

Fuel filler door opener

P. 87

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 185

Satellite switches

P. 339

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 159

: If equipped

VSC off switch

P. 198

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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

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-

tronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special

instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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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