display Lexus IS250C 2010 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2010 IS350C/250C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A20U)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 142
Automatic transmission.............. 147
Manual transmission .................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 159
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 160
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 166
Multi-information display........... 169
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 174
Fog light switch ............................... 177
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 178
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 183 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 184
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 187
Intuitive parking assist ................. 198
Driving assist systems................. 204
Hill-start assist control ................ 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 216
Vehicle load limits ......................... 219
Winter driving tips ....................... 220
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 225
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 226
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 458
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 459
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 465
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 466
Event data recorder .................... 467
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 469
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 478
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ................................................ 492
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires) .... 501
If the engine will not start ......... 503
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 505
If you lose your keys ................... 506
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 512 If your vehicle ov
erheats ............ 515
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 518
If the retractable hardtop does not close............................ 520
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..... 530
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 532
Fuel information ........................... 548
Tire information.............................. 551
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 564
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 569
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 572
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 573
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 174
P. 156
P. 177
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 151
Gauges and meters P. 160
Multi-information display P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 178
Engine (ignition) switch P. 142
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 72
Audio remote control switches *2P. 286
Horn P. 159Glove box P. 340
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 395
Inside door lock buttons P. 43

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 5 0 7 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
●Immediately after the retractable hardtop is opened or closed

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushingon the key.
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat step 2.)
Unlock the doors using the electron ic key and open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that
the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 9 5 )
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door handle
to unlock only the driver's
door.
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the passenger’s door
handle to unlock both side
doors.
Hold either door handle to
unlock both side doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. ( P. 4 7 8 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and both side doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 60
seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFFTu r n t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the doors
again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
secondsTried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
Before driving
Retractable hardtop
The retractable hardtop can be opened and closed using a switch.
Opening the retractable hardtop
Press and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retract able hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Closing the retractable hardtop
Pull up and hold the switch unti l “COMPLETE” is shown on the dis-
play.
The side windows will open as retract able hardtop operation is performed.
A buzzer will sound when operation is complete.
Continuing to hold the switch up af ter operation is complete closes the
side windows.
Retractable hardtop status display ( P. 8 3 )

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
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Before driving
Retractable hardtop status displayInformation regarding the retractabl e hardtop is shown on the multi-
information display.
■ Roof Function Status Indicator
This indicator shows the operation status of the retractable hardtop.
Operation without interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPLETE” will be shown on the dis-
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
Operation with interruption
During operation
The bar display shows the progress of the operation of the retractable
hardtop.
Interruption of operation
Operation of the retractable hardtop will be suspended if the switch is
released, the operating conditions are no longer met or there is a mal-
function. ( P. 8 6 )
Resumption of operation
Operating the switch again causes the retractable hardtop to resume
operation.
The bar display will not be sh own after operation is suspended.
Completion of operation
When operation is finished, “COMPLETE” will be shown on the dis-
play.
■ Advice and warning message display
A message will be displayed if operat ing conditions for the retractable
hardtop are not met or if there is a malfunction in the system.
( P. 4 8 1 )

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and retractable hardtop
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Before driving
Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking
assist (vehicles with an intuitive parking assist)
This function detects if there is an ob struction behind the vehicle and reg-
ulates retractable hardtop operation according to the vehicle’s distance
from that obstruction.
This function is merely designed to assist the driver and is not a guarantee
of the safety of the area behind the vehicle. The driver should always
check the vehicle’s surroundings with their own eyes before operating the
retractable hardtop.
■ Operation controls according to each detection area
Area within approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) of the vehicle
Area approximately
1.2 ft. (35 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
away from the vehicle
Areas within approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle
Areas approximately
0.8 ft. (25 cm) to
1.3 ft. (37.5 cm) away from the
vehicle
This function only operates in the
areas indicated in the illustration.
Therefore, obstructions too close
to the sensors cannot be detected.
●If an obstruction is d etected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound and a message will be shown in the multi-informa-
tion display to alert the driver.
If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds while the message is being dis-
played, retractable hardtop operation will start normally.