Lexus IS250 2007 Anti-theft system / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

Topic 3
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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
lLexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
lTire inflation pressure warning system initial-
ization
lID code selection for tire inflation pressure
warning sysem
lAFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
lSpeed indicator
lTacho indicator
nChanging the ON/OFF settings
To cycle through the functions, press either the
left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the ON/OFF
button.
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings
are shown on the multi-information display.
For detailed information of changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flashers can be operated even
when the engine switch is OFF.
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Powe r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
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ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Lexus Parking Assist-sensor (If Equipped)
nTurning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 1 )
nScreen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow-
covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
nSetting the speed
Press the ON-OFF button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.
nCanceling
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull
the lever toward you. To resume the cruise
control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
nAdjusting the speed setting
To increase speed: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped)
nCruise control display
Cruise control settings are shown on the multi-
information display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
nVehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance can be adjusted using
the distance switch.
nConstant speed control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
nCanceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar
cruise control, pull the lever toward you. To
resume the cruise control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
nAdjusting the speed setting
To increase speed: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.
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Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
Headlights............................................................... 27
Fog Lights ................................................................ 28
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...................... 28
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 29
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 29
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 29
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Headlights
The instrument panel, side marker, parking, tail
and license plate lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
nAFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 1 )
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
nIntermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)
MIST: single wipe
INT: intermittent operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Wiper interval can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
nRain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
MIST: single wipe
AUTO: automatic operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the headlights
are on.
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers
To defog the rear window and the outside rear
view mirrors, press the button.
Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light Control
To d i m : turn the dial counterclockwise.
To b r i g h t e n : turn the dial clockwise.
The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.
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Driving ComfortTopic 5
Audio System .......................................................... 31
Air Conditioning System .................................... 34
Ashtrays................................................................... 35
Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and
Ventilators .............................................................. 35
Console Boxes....................................................... 36
Glove Box ............................................................... 37
Cup Holders........................................................... 37
Interior Lights......................................................... 38
Rear Sunshade ...................................................... 38
Compass.................................................................. 38
Extended Trunk..................................................... 39
Luggage Mat.......................................................... 39
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