display Lexus IS250 2008 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS 350/250 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60D81U)

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Before Driving
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Overview
Contents
●StartingP.1 7
●Automatic Transmission P.1 8
●Manual TransmissionP.1 9
●Parking BrakeP.1 9
●Multi-information Display P. 2 0
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 1
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 2
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 2
●ECT SwitchP. 2 2
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS SwitchP. 2 3
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 5
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●SeatbeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 5

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switches P.18
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.27
P.22
P.28
Headlight cleaner switch P.29
Rear sunshade switch P.40
Inside door lock button P.43
Fuel filler door opener P.45
Driving and seat position
memory switches
P.13
Door lock switches P.43
Power window switches P.44
Window lock switch P.44
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.14
Trunk opener P.46
Hood release lever P.45
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.19
Satellite switches P.21
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
 P.15Tilt and telesc opic steering
control switch
 P.15
Multi-information
display
P.20

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Starting ..................................................................... 17
Automatic Transmission ...................................... 18
Manual Transmission............................................ 19
Parking Brake ......................................................... 19
Multi-information Display.................................. 20
Satellite Switches .................................................. 21
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 22
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 22
ECT Switch ............................................................. 22
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 23
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 25

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Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
SS mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.
■S mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+", or
pull the "+" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel toward the driver.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-", or
pull the "-" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel toward the driver.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.

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Multi-information Display
■Display information
●Trip information
Outside temperature
Driving range
Average fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption after refueling
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Gear position (automatic transmission only)
●Satellite switch mode
●Dynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist infomation
(if equipped)
●Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
■Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
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■When using intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriate dis-
play is shown on the screen.
■In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.

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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Tire inflation pressure warning system initial-
ization
●ID code selection for tire inflation pressure
warning sysem
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
●Speed indicator
●Tacho indicator
■Changing 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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ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 1 )
■Screen 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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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped)
■Cruise control display
Cruise control settings are shown on the multi-
information display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
■Vehicle-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.
■Constant 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.
■Canceling
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.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed: push the lever up.
To d e c r e a s e s p e e d: 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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■Loading a CD
Press the LOAD button.
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep.
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
The indicators on the slot turn to amber when the CD is inserted.
Insert the next CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green again.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To stop the operation, press the DISC-AUX button.
■Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Power on/change mode: press
Power off: press and hold
Vo l u m e
Radio: radio tuner
CD: CD/track/file (MP3/WMA) select
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Before Driving
Air Conditioning System (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Using the automatic mode
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature using the TEMP but-
tons.
■Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode
In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem-
perature settings can be adjusted separately.
Press the DUAL button.
Adjust the driver side temperature using the
TEMP buttons, and the passenger side temper-
ature using the PASSENGER TEMP buttons.
Driver side temperature control
Switch to automatic mode
Driver side temperature display
OFF button
Fan speed controls
Air flow controlsPassenger side temperature display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Passenger side temperature control
Windshield defog/defrost
Outside air/recirculated air mode switch
A/C switch
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