headlight Lexus IS220d 2012 User Guide

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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles without discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front
passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone2
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading3
DriverFull luggage loading4

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
Vehicles with halogen headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the head-
lights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front
position lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity)
whenever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light (vehicles with discharge
headlights)
How to switch: P. 365
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deactivated.
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction

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Automatic light off system
This system is active when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlight lever is in any position other than
.
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
Even if a door other than the driver's door is opened, the automatic light
off system will not operate.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (The rear fog lights can be used
when the front fog lights are turned on.)
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
lights off.
Fron Rear

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Headlight cleaner switch
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode with the
headlights on, the headlight cleaners will also operate once. (P. 191)
When using the headlight cleaner
The washer fluid will spray out into the surrounding area and may get on
clothes, items etc. Therefore, check the surrounding area before using the
headlight cleaner.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
: If equipped

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Maintenance and care
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7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, front
position lights, license plate lights,
windshield washer, horn, power
door lock system, power windows,
power seats, electric tilt and tele-
scopic steering column, meter,
smart entry & start system, outside
rear view mirrors, air conditioning
system, multiplex communication
system
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meter, outer foot
lights
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, A/F, STR
LOCK, EDU, ECD
11DIESEL GLW80 AEngine glow system
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH,
AM2
14MAIN30 AH-LP L LWR, H-LP R LWR
15STARTER30 ASmart entry & start system
16LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
17P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
18EPS80 APower steering
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5A/F15 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
6ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7TEL10 A
8STR LOCK25 ASteering lock system
9H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
10A/C COMP7.5 AAir conditioning system
11DEICER25 AWindshield wiper de-icer
12FR CTRL-AM30 AFR TAIL, FR FOG, WASHER
13IG210 AIgnition system
14EFI NO.210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15H-LP R LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (right)
16H-LP L LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (left)
17F/PMP25 AFuel system
18EFI25 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2
19INJ20 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20H-LP UPR20 AHeadlight high beams
21HORN10 AHorns
FuseAmpereCircuit

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IS250/220d/200d_EELeft side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APower seat
2A/C7.5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27.5 ALexus parking assist monitor
7PSB30 APre-crash seat belt
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights,
manual headlight leveling system
10PANEL7.5 A
Switch illumination, air condition-
ing system, display, audio, power
heater
11RR FOG7.5 ARear fog lights
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Air conditioning system, cruise
control, power steering, rain sen-
sor, anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror, shift lock system, moon roof,
VSC, windshield wiper, Lexus
parking assist-sensor
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators
14RR DOOR LH20 APower windows

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15FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirror
16SECURITY7.5 ASmart entry & start system
17H-LP LVL7.5 AAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem
18LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight
cleaner, rear window defogger,
electric cooling fans, emergency
flashers, turn signal lights, back-up
lights, stop lights, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, seat belts,
Lexus parking assist-sensor, cruise
control, PTC heater, rear sunshade,
exhaust system
19FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
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9ACC7.5 A
Clock, audio, navigation system,
outside rear view mirrors, smart
entry & start system, Lexus park-
ing assist monitor, glove box light,
console box light, multiplex com-
munication system, display
10CIG15 ACigarette lighter
11PWR OUTLET15 APower outlet
12RR DOOR RH20 APower windows
13FR DOOR RH20 A
Power windows, outside rear view
mirrors, multiplex communication
system
14AM27.5 ASmart entry & start system
15RH-IG7.5 A
Seat belts, automatic transmis-
sion, seat heaters and ventilators,
windshield wiper de-icer, power
heater
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seat, headlights, front fog
lights, front position lights, license
plate lights, windshield washer,
outside rear view mirror, VDIM,
air conditioning system, pre-crash
seat belt, electric tilt and telescopic
steering column, power windows,
navigation system, vehicle stabil-
ity control, multiplex communica-
tion system, smart entry & start
system
FuseAmpereCircuit