tow Lexus IS350C 2012 Owner's Manual / 2012 IS250C,IS350C OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM53A74U)

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■Changing shift ranges in the D position
Operating the shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving con-
ditions.
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Pulling and holding the “+” shif t paddle switch for a certain pe riod of time allows you to
return to normal D position dr iving. If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a
certain period of time in one range, shift range selection in the D position will be automati-
cally deactivated.

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■Changing shift ranges in the S position
Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the
driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “+” direction or
pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “-” direction or
pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is
stationary.

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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■Setting the speed
Press the ON-OFF button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down. This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.
■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull
the lever toward you. To resume the cruise
control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To d e c r e a s e s p e e d : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
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■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar
cruise control, pull the lever toward you. To
resume the cruise control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To d e c r e a s e s p e e d : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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●Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response center. The answering agen t will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadsi de Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■ Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.

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■Installing the luggage cover
Pull the board of the luggage cover toward
you to unhook the hooks.
Pull the luggage cover fu rther until the tabs on
the sides of the cover fit securely into the hold-
ers on the sides of the trunk.
Make sure the upper part of the board is
securely positioned in the holders.
Fit the tabs on the bottom of the luggage cover
into the holders on the floor of the trunk. Make sure the lower part of the board is
securely positioned in the holders on the
floor
If the retractable hardtop still does not oper ated, see the owner's manual for more informa-
tion or contact your Lexus dealer.