light Lexus IS250 2008 Quick Guide

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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.
■ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatica lly adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed an d the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on an d off using the satellite switch. (→P. 2 1 )
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Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
■ Intermittent wiper with inte rval adjuster (if equipped)
MIST: single wipe
INT : intermittent operation*
LO : low speed
HI : high speed
*: Wiper interval can be ad justed by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wipers
will operate automatically.
■ Rain-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 START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
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 automa tically after 15 minutes.
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Audio System .......................................................... 31
Air Conditioning System .................................... 34
Garage Door Opener ........................................ 35
Ashtrays................................................................... 37
Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and
Ventilators .............................................................. 37
Console Boxes....................................................... 38
Glove Box ............................................................... 39
Cup Holders........................................................... 39
Interior Lights......................................................... 40
Rear Sunshade ...................................................... 40
Compass.................................................................. 40
Trunk Storage Extension..................................... 41
Luggage Mat........................................................... 41

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Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under license
from HomeLink. The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your
vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed
to operate 3 different devices.
■ Programming HomeLink
Hold your hand-held transmitter within 3
inches of the HomeLink buttons.
Press and hold down the desired HomeLink
button.
For U.S.A. owners: While pressing the HomeLink
 button,
press and hold down the button on the hand-
held transmitter until the indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
For Canadian owners: While pressing the HomeLink
 button,
repeatedly press and release (cycle) the but-
ton on the hand-held transmitter every 2
seconds until the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash.
If your garage door has the rolling code feature: Press the training button on the motor-head unit
in your garage.
Press and release the programmed
HomeLink
 button twice. The garage door
may open. If the door does not open, press and release
the same button once again.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting system s, security systems, and other devices.

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■ Programming other devices
For U.S.A. owners:
To program an entry gate, see the Owner's Manual.
To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer.
For Canadian owners: To program all other devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.
■Operating HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button.
The indicator light should come on.

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Interior Lights
Without moon roof
Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
With moon roof Door position ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Rear Sunshade (If Equipped)
To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch.
Press the switch again to lower it.
The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi-
bility when reversing.
Compass
To display the compass, press and hold the AUTO
button for 3 or more seconds.
To cancel the display, press and hold the AUTO
button again for 3 or more seconds.
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning
lights may differ depending on the model / type.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*1
SRS warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightTire pressure warning light
aDriver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorAFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Front fog light indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator
*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3SRS airbag cut-off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2VSC OFF indicator*1
Shift position and shift range indicators*1
*1 : If equipped*2 : Vehicles with automatic transmission*3 : Vehicles with manual transmission
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield
wipers and
washer
Switching operation when the
vehicle is stationalyONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the drip
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e
depending on the vehicle speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking
assist
Back sensor operation display
and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.5 ft. (150 cm)1.8 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn
off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are
unlockedONOFF
Operation after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch turned
OFF
ONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Shift lever lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF