Lexus IS220d 2011 Owner's Manual

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Selecting a driving mode
The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving
and operating conditions.
Power mode
For powerful acceleration
and driving in mountain-
ous regions.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For accelerating and driv-
ing on slippery road sur-
faces, such as on snow.
Press “SNOW”
to return to
normal mode.

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Selecting shift ranges in the D position (if equipped)
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” shift
paddle switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating
the “-” and “+” shift paddle switches. Changing the shift range
allows restriction of the upper limit of the gears to be used, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The selected shift range, from 1
to 6, will be displayed in the
meter cluster.
To return to normal D position
driving, the “+” shift paddle
switch must be held down for a
period of time.

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IS250/220d/200d_EEShift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range.
Shift rangeFunction
6Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
5Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 5
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 4
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 3
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 2
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1Setting the gear at 1.

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Changing shift ranges in S mode
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” shift pad-
dle switches (if equipped) or the shift lever. Changing the shift
range allows restriction of the upper limit of the gears to be used,
preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The selected shift range, from 1
to 6, will be displayed in the
meter cluster.
The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 5 or 4
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be
set to 3 or 2 if the AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was
in the D position.
(P. 167)
Shift ranges and their functions
P. 164

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When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range
will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will
be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of
time
To protect automatic transmission
A function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when
the fluid temperature is high.
Gear range display when driving
The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. (P. 184)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The
warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control
system
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position
or S mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. (P. 198, 202)
Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned off after driving in snow mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 5 1 4

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If does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position accord-
ing to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. However, operating the “-” paddle shift switch will restrict the func-
tion’s operation. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the
function.)
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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Manual transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch
pedal before operating the
shift lever, and then release it
slowly.
Shifting the shift lever into R
Shift the shift lever into the R
position while lifting up the
ring section.

: If equipped

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Maximum downshifting speed
Adhere to the downshifting speeds in the following table in order to prevent
over-revving the engine.
km/h (mph)
Shift positionMaximum speed
146 (28)
291 (56)
3151 (93)
4198 (122)

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The right hand signal will
flash until you release the
lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 2 3 9 )
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Sets the parking brake
*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*:Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the