display Lexus IS250C 2010 User Guide

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If an obstruction is detected in area or when the switch is oper-
ated
A buzzer will sound twice and a message will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hardtop operation will not activate.
If the switch is released and then operated again within 2 seconds, the buzzer
will sound again and a message will be shown in the multi-information display
to alert the driver. If the switch is held up or down for 3 seconds, retractable
hardtop operation will start normally.
If an obstruction is detected in area or while the trunk lid is operat-
ing, a buzzer will sound twice and a message will be shown in the multi-
information display. Retractable hardtop operation will be suspended for
safety reasons.
Ensure that no obstructions are near the vehicle and then operate the
switch again.
■Operating conditions
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The engine is running. (Operation while the engine is not running is possible if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, but for optimal
operation the engine should be running.)
●The trunk lid is closed.
●The trunk opener main switch is on. (→ P. 4 7 )
●The luggage cover in the trunk is properly set. ( →P. 8 2 )
When the vehicle is on an incline or an uneven surface, the retractable hardtop may
not activate properly.
If the intuitive parking assist detect an obstruction behind the vehicle, the retract-
able hardtop may not operate.
■Switch operation when the operating conditions are not met
Even if all of the operating conditions are not met, when the switch is operated with
the vehicle stopped and the retractable hardtop fully closed, the following opera-
tions can be performed:
●Holding the switch up closes all the side windows.
●Holding the switch down opens all the side windows.

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■When a message appears and the retractable hardtop does not operate
Check the message contents and perform the recommended procedure, then
operate the switch again. (→P. 4 7 5 )
■Retractable hardtop operation control linked to the intuitive parking assist
●This function will activate when the intuitive parking assist is on. ( →P. 3 4 9 )
●Once the trunk lid has been fully opened, this function will be disabled.
●The trunk lid can be closed even when an obstruction is detected by operating
the retractable hardtop operation switch in the opposite direction.
■If the intuitive parking assist is dirty or malfunctioning
If a message is shown in the multi-information display indicating that a sensor is mal-
functioning or needs to be cleaned, the retractable hardtop cannot be operated
normally. To start retractable hardtop operation, turn the intuitive parking assist off
and operate the switch for the retractable hardtop again, or hold the switch up or
down for 6 seconds or more. In this case, retractable hardtop operation control
linked to the intuitive parking assist-sensor will not function.
■Customization that can be configured at a Lexus dealer
Setting of the intuitive parking assist linked function can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 5 7 )

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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 ............................................ 158
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 159
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 165
Multi-information display ..... 168
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 173
Fog light switch ......................... 176
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 177
Headlight cleaner switch...... 182 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 183
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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■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 9 3 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission), the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will automatically turn OFF.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 3 4
■When the electronic key battery is fully discharged
→P. 4 2 5
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 2
■Note for the entry function
→P. 3 5 The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indica-
tor will flash in green and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and right.

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Selecting shift ranges in the D positionTo drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” shift paddle
switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+”
shift paddle switches. Changing the shift range allows restriction of the
upper limit of the gears to be used, preventing unnecessary upshifting
and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected. Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The selected shift range, from 1 to
6, will be displayed in the meter
cluster.
To return to normal D position
driving, the “+” shift paddle switch
must be held down for a period of
time.

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Changing shift ranges in S modeTo enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position. The shift range can
then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” shift paddle switches or the
shift lever. Changing the shift range allows restriction of the upper limit of
the gears to be used, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the
level of engine braking force to be selected. Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The selected shift range, from 1 to
6, will be displayed in the meter
cluster.
The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 5 or 4 according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 or 2 if the
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(→ P. 153)
■ Shift ranges and their functions
→ P. 1 5 0

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■When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be
automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear
lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
■Automatic deactivated of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
■To protect automatic transmission
A function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid
temperature is high.
■Gear position display when driving
The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. ( →P. 171)
■Downshifting restrict ions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position or S
mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. ( →P. 183, 187)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off after driving in snow mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 4 9 9

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
→ P. 1 6 8
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Tacho indicator
When the set engine speed is reached, this ring-shaped indicators comes
on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the engine speed
reaches a dangerous range.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven sincethe meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be
used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
Speed indicator
When the set speed is reached while driving, this ring-shaped indicator
comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the vehicle speed
reaches the dangerous range.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and holding
the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being displayed.

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Speed and tacho indicators■ Turning the indicator on/off
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.
Change the settings.
Press “ON/OFF” button to change
the settings.
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