brake light Lexus IS250 2007 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 (OM53578U) User Guide

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when vehicle
speed increases.
■Automatic TRAC/VSC reactivation
If the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when
vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, BA, VSC, TRAC and hill-start assist
control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Seat belt (linked to the radar sensor)
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncoming
vehicle exceeds 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Seat belts (linked to brake operation)
• Vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h).
• The system detects sudden braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Brake Assist
• Vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle is
greater than 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. (P. 339, P. 344)

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance
and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
(P. 3 1 8 )
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 3 4 9
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light
• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or a
trunk is not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,
2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing and then con-
tinuously on)
(If equipped)
(Flashing)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode
to either the normal or
PWR mode.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. (P. 2 7 2 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance closes.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 170
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 148
AFS (Adaptive front lighting
system) .................................................... 123
Adaptive front lighting system
(AFS)........................................................ 123
Air conditioning filter .......................... 299
Air conditioning system (A/C)
Air conditioning filter ....................... 299
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 170
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................340
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 64
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 67
Front passenger occupant
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of
airbags ...................................................... 71
Proper driving posture ............. 59, 67
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 64
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
SRS airbags ............................................... 61
Alarm ............................................................ 56
Antenna ..................................................... 186
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 148
Armrest..................................................... 232
Ashtrays .................................................... 225Audio system
Antenna............................................... 186
AUX adapter ...................................... 206
CD player/changer ........................... 189
MP3/WMA disc................................. 195
Optimal use ......................................... 203
Radio ......................................................... 182
Steering wheel audio switch.........207
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................................170
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 124
Automatic light control system......... 122
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .....................101
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................367
S mode ..................................................... 103
AUX adapter ......................................... 206
BA (Brake assist) ................................... 148
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 394
Battery
Checking................................................279
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Bottle holders.......................................... 218
Brake
Fluid ...........................................................278
Parking brake........................................108
Brake assist (BA) ................................... 148A
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Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Wattage.................................................. 394
Door pockets........................................... 218
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 341
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 90
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS) .......... 148
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ............... 366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 339
If the warning light turns on .......... 339
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 344
If you have a flat tire .........................358
If you lose your keys.........................368
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 335
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats.................375
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 269
Engine switch ......................................... 98
Hood ....................................................... 266
How to start the engine .................... 98
Identification number ........................ 381
If the engine will not start ............... 366
Overheating .........................................375
Engine compartment cover ............... 271
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 385
Checking................................................276
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 384
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 275
EPS (Electric power steering) ......... 148
Event data recorder ............................ 337
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 238
Floor mat .................................................. 237
Fluid
Brake ........................................................278
Washer................................................... 282
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Keys
Electronic key ............................................. 2
Engine switch.......................................... 98
If you lose your keys.........................368
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs
Replacing .................................................319
Wattage.................................................. 394
Lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Fog light switch..................................... 125
Headlights switch ................................ 122
Interior light switch................................ 211
Outer foot lights ................................. 209
Overhead courtesy light................209
Personal light switch ............................211
Replacing light bulbs..........................319
Scuff lighting .........................................209
Shift lever lighting .............................. 209
Turn signal lever ................................... 107
Vanity lights .......................................... 220
Wattage.................................................. 394
Load capacity .......................................... 160
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 263
General maintenance ..................... 259
Maintenance data............................. 380
Maintenance requirements .......... 257
Manual transmission............................. 105Meter
Instrument panel light control .........110
Meters.......................................................109
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 42
Side mirror heater............................... 178
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 220
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc........................................................ 195
Multi-information display........................118
Odometer ................................................ 109
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 272
Opener
Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ....................................................... 266
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 119
Overhead console .................................215
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Overheating, Engine..............................375
Parking assist sensors........................... 142
Parking brake.......................................... 108K
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