Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel (vehicles with manually adjustable steer-
ing wheel)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. (P.
79)
To sound the horn, press on
or close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge display
may differ depending on the model/type.
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
P. 181
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Tacho indicator
When the set engine speed is reached, this ring-shaped indicator
comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the engine
speed reaches a dangerous range.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since
the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be
used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Speed indicator
When the set speed is reached while driving, this ring-shaped indi-
cator comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the
vehicle speed reaches the dangerous range.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and

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Speed and tacho indicators
Turning the indicator on/off
Bring up the satellite switch
mode on the multi-information
display.
Press “”, “” or the “ON/
OFF” button.
Select the item whose setting is
to be changed.
Press “” or “” to display the
item whose setting is to be
changed.
Change the settings.
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
change the settings.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EEChanging the indicator setting
The satellite switch can be used to change the set speed at which
the yellow speed or tacho indicator ring comes on.
The setting can be made only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is
stopped.
Push “
” or “” to select the speed or tacho indicator set mode.
( ) Turn the speed or tacho indicator to “OFF” and then “ON” by
pushing the “ON/OFF” button. ( )
After one second, the mode
enters the indicator setting
mode.
The speedometer or tachometer
needle moves to the previously
set speed.
STEP1

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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EEPush “
” or “” within 6 seconds of the speedometer or tachome-
ter needle moving to change the setting of the desired speed, then
turn the indicator mode to “ON” by pushing the “ON/OFF” button.
Pushing and holding the switch changes values at a faster rate.
If the satellite switch is not operated for some time, the multi-informa-
tion display returns to its previously displayed content.
The yellow indicator is displayed to indicate that the desired speed
has been set.
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Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range:
Right-hand drive vehicles:
Approximately 50 to 160 km/h
(Approximately 30 to 100 mph)
Left-hand drive vehicles:
Approximately 50 to 200 km/h
(Approximately 30 to 125 mph)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on in red.
Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range:
IS250: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
IS220d and IS200d: Approximately 2000 to 5100 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on in red.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone
(H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 525)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge display,
indicators and warning lights may differ depending on the model/type.
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 170)(vehicles
with an
automatic
transmis-
sion)
“ECT SNOW” indica-
tor
(P. 162)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 186)(vehicles
with an
automatic
transmis-
sion)“ECT PWR” indicator
(P. 162)
Tail light indicator
(P. 186)
(if
equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 198, 202)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 190)
(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-
sensor indicator (P.
217)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 190)Slip indicator
(P. 224)
(vehicles with an automatic
VSC off indicator
(P. 224)
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