Power Heater - Lexus IS220d 2012 Manual

Power heater

This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.
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Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
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Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
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When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
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When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
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When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
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After the heater is off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
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When refueling your vehicle
The heater must be off.
IS250/220d/200d_EE
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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On/off
The power heater turns on
about 30 seconds after the
button is pressed, and takes
about another 55 seconds to
warm up completely.
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: If equipped
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