brake light Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 153
Automatic transmission...... 158
Manual transmission .......... 165
Turn signal lever ................ 167
Parking brake ..................... 168
Horn ................................... 170
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 171
Indicators and warning lights ....
177
Multi-information display .. 181
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Fog light switch.................. 190
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 191
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1972-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 202
Lexus parking assist-sensor 217
Driving assist systems ........ 223
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 229
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 237
Winter driving tips ............. 239
Trailer towing..................... 242
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ......... 254
Power heater....................... 262
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 264
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 265
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 371
P. 374
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 158
Shift lock override button
P. 514Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray
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Auxiliary box
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P. 369
P. 368
P. 361
Manual transmission shift lever P. 165
Parking brake lever P. 168
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box
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P. 369
P. 368
P. 361
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 371
P. 374
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 186
P. 167
P. 190Shift paddle switches  P. 160, 162
Gauges and meters
P. 171Multi-information display
P. 181Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 191
Trunk opener main switch P. 60
Glove box P. 356
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 
P. 77Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 78
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)
P. 168
Audio remote control switches *1P. 305
Engine (ignition) switch P. 153
Horn P. 170
Hood release lever P. 401

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 371
P. 374
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 158
Shift lock override button
P. 514
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray
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Auxiliary box
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P. 369
P. 368
P. 361
Manual transmission shift lever P. 165
Parking brake lever P. 168
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box
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P. 369
P. 368
P. 361
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 371
P. 374
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Shift paddle switches 
P. 160, 162
Gauges and meters
P. 171
Multi-information display
P. 181
Windshield wiper
and washer switch
P. 191
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 153
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 60
Glove box P. 356
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
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P. 77Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch
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P. 78
Audio remote control switches
P. 305Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P. 168
Horn P. 170
Hood release lever
P. 401
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 186
P. 167
P. 190

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 142
Engine (ignition) switch... 153
Automatic transmission ... 158
Manual transmission ........ 165
Turn signal lever .............. 167
Parking brake ................... 168
Horn ................................. 170
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 171
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 177
Multi-information display 1812-3. Operating the lights and wind-
shield wipers
Headlight switch .............. 186
Fog light switch ............... 190
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 191
Headlight cleaner switch . 197
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 202
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 217
Driving assist systems ..... 223
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................... 229
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 237
Winter driving tips ........... 239
Trailer towing .................. 242

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Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 161)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever into N. (P. 168)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
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CAUTION
When starting the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materi-
als.
With automatic transmission vehicles, do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are
wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, result-
ing in an accident.
When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as soon as
possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brake only: Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow
enhanced front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly
than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads,
Lexus recommends that you also have the thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
When the vehicle is stopped
Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission only) or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly,
and may cause an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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CAUTION
With automatic transmission: In order to prevent accidents due to the
vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the
engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake
pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
When the vehicle is parked
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.