warning 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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 467
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 473
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare tire) 485
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 497
If the engine will not start .. 512
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 514
If you lose your keys .......... 515
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 516
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 521
If your vehicle overheats .... 525
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................ 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck .....
529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 5316-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information................. 553
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 556
Abbreviation list ......................... 562
Alphabetical index ...................... 563
What to do if... ........................... 574
6Vehicle specifications
Index

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you
must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your
Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed
on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and
unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropri-
ate measures in response to any warning indications on the multi-informa-
tion display. (P. 473)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passen-
ger compartment and
lock the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still
inside and all doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk
and close the trunk
lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF
Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Seat belt damage and wear
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged
seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there's no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
OFF and the driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P.
516)
The moon roof can be closed using the entry function. (P. 3 8 )
Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or
turned OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is
opened.
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help
reduce wind noise.
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly.
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an air-
bag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag
system triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the
inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants. Knee airbags
Airbag manual on-off
switch
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Passenger airbag indicator
light
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
SRS warning lightDriver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle
switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors

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1-7. Safety information
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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch
is on.
(P. 140)
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the
event of an accident.
For Russia
Except for Russia: A warning label on
the passenger side instrument panel
reminds you not to install a rear-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat.
For Russia: There is a sticker on the
passenger side of the instrument panel
and a label on both sides of the passen-
ger side sun visor, both indicating it is
forbidden to attach a rear-facing child
restraint system to the front passenger
seat.
Details of the label on the passenger
side sun visor are shown in the illustra-
tions below The label includes infor-

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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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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