Lexus IS250 2009 Owner's Manual

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Satellite switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various fea-
tures. Settings are shown on the multi-information display.
■Operating the satellite switches
Bring up the satellite switch
mode on the multi-information
display.
Press “
”, “” or the “ON/OFF”
button.
Select the item whose setting is
to be changed.
Press “
” or “” to display the
item whose setting is to be
changed.
STEP1
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Change the settings.
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
change the settings (e.g. on/off).
■Items that can be set us ing the satellite switches
STEP3
Intuitive parking assist (
P. 180) on/off (if
equipped)
Tire pressure warning system initialization
(
P. 327)
ID code selection for tire air pressure system
(
P. 329)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (
P. 1 5 7 )
on/off (if equipped)
Vehicle speed indicator on/off and speed setting
(
P. 144)
Tacho indicator on/off and engine speed (rpm)
setting (
P. 1 4 4 )

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■Changing the settings
Each item is displayed and its setting can be changed only in the following condi-
tions:
●Intuitive parking assist: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
●Items other than the above: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped.
■Display
The display will return to the original display if the satellite switches are not oper-
ated for an extended period.
Even if the display is in satellite switch mode, it will switch in the event of a warning
or when the radar cruise control (if equipped) is used. If this occurs, press any of the
satellite switches or “DISP” switch on the steering wheel to return the display to sat-
ellite switch mode.

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Ashtrays
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■To p r e v e n t f i r e
●Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then
make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
FrontPush the back part of the lid to
open. Push the lid again to close.
Push the lever to remove the
ashtray.
RearPull the ashtray lid to open.
Hold the plate down and pull the
ashtray upwards to remove.

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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Push the back part of the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
A.

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Seat heaters
Vehicles with an automatic transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat
: If equipped

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■The seat heaters can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with a manual transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.Front
passenger’s
seat
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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Seat heaters and ventilators

The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Vehicles with an automatic transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light (amber)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Front
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat

: If equipped