Lexus IS250 2014 Owners Manual

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
*1Brake system warning light
(→P. 4 76 )*1 Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
(→P. 477)
*1Charging system warning
light (→P. 4 76 )Open door warning light
(→P. 4 7 8 )
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 4 76 )Low fuel level warning light
(→P. 4 7 8 )
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 4 76 )Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(→P. 4 7 8 )
*1ABS warning light
(→P. 477)*3Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (→P. 4 7 8 )
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
(→P. 477)*1Master warning light
(→P. 4 7 8 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (→P. 477)
*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning light
(→P. 4 7 8 )
*1Slip indicator
(→P. 477)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 2 0 3 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (→P. 2 4 1 )
Tail light indicator
(→P. 2 0 6 )

(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator (→P. 2 4 7 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→P. 2 0 6 )
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(→P. 2 6 6 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (→P. 2 0 9 )*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 2 6 7 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 2 1 3 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (→P. 2 7 2 )
Rear fog light indicator
(→P. 2 1 3 )
*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (→P. 2 7 8 )
(If equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
(→P. 2 0 1 )*6Security indicator
(→P. 77, 83)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 225, 229)*7Low outside temperature
indicator (→P. 9 5 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator (→P. 229)*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
(→P. 1 0 4 )
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (→P. 225, 229)*8Eco drive mode indicator
(→P. 2 6 3 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than usual to
indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8:Except F SPORT models
*9:F SPORT models
*9Eco drive mode indicator
(→P. 2 6 3 )*8Snow mode indicator
(→P. 1 9 8 )
*8“SPORT” indicator
(→P. 2 6 3 )*9Snow mode indicator
(→P. 1 9 8 )
*9“SPORT” indicator
(→P. 2 6 3 )*1, 6“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator
(→P. 5 2 )

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately if this occurs.

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XExcept F SPORT models
XF SPORT models (when the main meter is in the center position)
Gauges and meters

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XF SPORT models (when the main meter is in the right-side position)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C
(122°F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3°C (37°F) or lower.
Shift position and gear position (→P. 1 9 7 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (→P. 1 0 0 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (→P. 4 8 2 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
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XOdometer/Trip meter
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
XMain meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instrument panel brightness.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■Po p - u p d i s p l a y
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display, such
as the operating methods of the headlight switch, will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display or the odometer/trip meter screen (F SPORT models only).
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. (→P. 1 0 3 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (→P. 100)
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 5 3 1 )

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Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (→P. 1 0 1 )
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operational status
(vehicles with a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operational status of the dynamic radar cruise control.
(→P. 2 2 9 )
The tab will change to when the vehicle is in constant speed
control mode. (→P. 2 3 4 )
If LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is activated, the operational status of the LDA
system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (→P. 2 4 3 )
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status
(vehicles with LDA but without a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA. (→P. 2 4 3 )
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. (→P. 4 8 2 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. (→P. 1 0 2 )
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle
data.