Lexus IS250 2011 Using The Audio System / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 QUICK GUIDE (OM53A38U) User Guide
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2011, Model line: IS250, Model: Lexus IS250 2011Pages: 78, PDF Size: 4.22 MB
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Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■Setting memory positions
Press the SET button, then within 3 seconds press
one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3) until you
hear a beep.
The current position of the seat, as well as the
position of the steering wheel and the outside
rear view mirrors is recorded.
■Recalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3).
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
While holding down the desired memory button,
press and hold the button on the wireless
remote control or door lock switch until you hear a
beep.
To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of
the doors within 180 seconds after the beep is
heard.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver's seat.
Positions can be conveniently recorded for the vehicle's primary drivers.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position
to be recalled automatically when the driver's door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver's door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.)
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Head Restraints
■Vertical adjustment
To r a i s e: push the head restraint upward.
To lower (front and center rear seats): push the
head restraint down while pressing the lock
release button.
To lower (outside rear seats): push the head
restraint down.
■Folding (outside rear seats only)
Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
Seat Belts
■Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only)
To r a i s e: pull the anchor upward.
To l o w e r: depress the button and push the anchor
down.
■Seat belt comfort guides (outside rear seats only)
If the shoulder belt sits close to the neck, slide the
comfort guide forward.
Lock
release
button
Lock release button
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Outside Rear View Mirrors
To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R),
use the master switch.
To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.
On some models, the mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the master switch in
the neutral position (between L and R).
Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror
Without compass
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
The indicator comes on when automatic mode
is turned on.
With compass
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when automatic mode
is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically
reduces glare.
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Steering Wheel
■Manually adjustable type
To adjust the steering wheel, press the lever down
and move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion. Lock the steering wheel in place by pulling
the lever up.
■Power-adjustable type
Up
Down
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r
Toward the driver1
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4
The power-adjustable type steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel
returns automatically to its previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is switched to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
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■Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal
(for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
■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.
ACCE SSORY modeIGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF
(Indicator light: off)
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■Changing shift ranges in the D position
Operating the shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving con-
ditions.
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Pulling and holding the “+” shift paddle switch for a certain period of time allows you to
return to normal D position driving. If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a
certain period of time in one range, shift range selection in the D position will be automati-
cally deactivated.
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■Changing shift ranges in the S position
Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the
driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “+” direction, or
pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “-” direction, or
pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
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Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is
stationary.
Parking Brake
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■Manual transmission
To set the parking brake: pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake: press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever
slightly before lowering it as far as it will go.
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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 display (automatic transmis-
sion only)
●Satellite switch mode display
●Intuitive parking assist display
(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, the appropriate display 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.