warning lights 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
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle sa fety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system con sists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system componen ts are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
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1-7. Safety information
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
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2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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 protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 4 6 9 )
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
The system continues follow-up cruising while adjusting for changes in the
speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance set by the driver.
Example of acceleration (when there are no longer vehicles driving
slower than the set speed in the lane ahead): When the speed is set to
62 mph (100 km/h) and the vehicl e ahead driving at 50 mph (80
km/h) is out of the lane
When the vehicle ahead of you executes a lane change, the system slowly
accelerates until the set vehicle speed is reached. The system then returns to
fixed speed cruising.
■Dynamic radar cruise control warn ing lights, messages and buzzers
Warning lights, messages and buzzers are us ed to indicate a system malfunction or
to alert you to the need for caution while driving. ( P. 4 7 8 )
■The dynamic radar cruise can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D position or S po sition. However, it cannot be set if any
of the ranges 1 through 3 has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■Automatically canceling vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations.
●Vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed.
●The “ECT SNOW” switch is set to snow mode.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
●When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor contamination, etc. that results in the
sensors being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision system will be automati-
cally disabled. In this case, the system will not activate even if there is a collision risk.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( P. 4 6 9 , 4 7 8 )
■Certification
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQDNMWR005
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radio frequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiatio n exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and op erated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
10ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, tire inflation pressure warning
system, vehicle stability control
11FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators, air condi-
tioning system
12FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
13SECURITY7. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
14H-LP LVL7. 5 AAFS
15LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight cleaner,
rear window defogger, electric cool-
ing fans, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, back-up lights, stop lights,
mirror heaters, seat belt pretensioner,
intuitive parking assist, cruise control,
PTC heater, exhaust system, smart
access system with push-button start
16FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit