cruise control Lexus IS250C 2010 Owner's Guide

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MessageDetails
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system.
Indicates a malfunction in the retractable hardtop
system.

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(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing and then con- tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode to either the normal or
power mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
MessageDetailsCorrection procedure

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■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. (→P. 3 9 5 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance closes.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●EPS
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)
●AFS (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
10_IS250C/350C_U
Cruise controlCruise control ...................................... 183
Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Cup holder ..............................................343
Customizable features .......................557
Daytime running light system ............174
Defogger
Rear window........................................ 238
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Dimension ................................................526
Dinghy towing .............................225, 226
Display Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Satellite switch mode ....................... 349
Trip information ....................................169
Warning message..............................472
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 386
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................338
Wattage....................................................541
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 78
Side mirrors ............................................. 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....465
Driving Correct posture .................................... 98
Procedures ............................................. 132
Driving position memory ...................... 56 Electric power steering...................... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................497
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................... 514
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 499
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................506
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 463
If the warning light turns on.......... 463
If the warning message is displayed ............................................. 472
If you have a flat tire ........................ 486
If you lose your keys ........................500
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 459
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 512
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 453
If your vehicle overheats................509
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 452
Engine Compartment ......................................392
Engine switch ........................................ 142
Hood ....................................................... 389
How to start the engine ................... 142
Identification number .......................527
If the engine will not start ................497
Ignition switch ....................................... 142
Overheating ........................................509
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 198
Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 444
Switch ........................................................ 173
Wattage....................................................541
PCS ............................................................. 212
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 339
Power outlet............................................354
Power windows ........................................ 78
Pre-collision system.............................. 212
Radar cruise control ............................. 187
Radiator ................................................... 400
Radio .......................................................... 242
RDS ............................................................ 244
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 444
Wattage....................................................541
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................................368
Rear window defogger.......................238
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 425
Fuses .........................................................427
Light bulbs............................................. 444
Tires ..........................................................486
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................564
Retractable hardtop ................................ 81 Scuff lights................................................ 338
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 65
Automatic locking retractor ............67
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 378
Emergency locking retractor.......... 67
How to wear your seat belt ............ 65
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 68
Reminder light..................................... 465
Seat belt extenders.............................. 68
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters ............................................ 355
Seat position memory............................ 60
Seat ventilators ...................................... 355
Seating capacity......................................219
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ................... 55
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 120
Cleaning ................................................. 377
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 56
Front passenger seat position
memory ................................................. 60
Head restraint ......................................... 62
Properly sitting in the seat................ 98
Seat heaters ......................................... 355
Ventilated seats.................................. 355
Service reminder indicators .............165P
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 463
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 465
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................473, 475
Engine oil level .................................... 475
Engine oil maintenance.................. 475
Engine oil pressure............................472
Hood ....................................................... 475
Intuitive parking assist ..........473, 475
Open door ........................................... 475
Parking brake ...................................... 475
Pre-collision system ..............473, 475
Retractable hardtop ..............473, 475 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................482
Steering lock......................................... 473
Tire pressure warning system.................... 473, 475
Trunk ........................................................475
Washer fluid ......................................... 475
Washer
Checking .............................................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch......................................................... 177
Washing and waxing ........................... 374
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................526
Wheels ......................................................420
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer ..................................................... 177
Windshield wipers.................................. 177
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................425
WMA disc ............................................... 257W