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Lexus IS350, 2012, 2012 IS, IS250 Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
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
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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
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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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
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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
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Interior features
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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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
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Maintenance and care
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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”.
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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
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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
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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
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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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