2006 Lexus IS250 display

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When Driving
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Entering and Exiting
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Before Driving
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Overview
Contents
●StartingP.1 7
●Automatic Transmission P.1 8
●Manual TransmissionP.1 9
●Parking BrakeP.1 9
●Multi-information Display P. 2 0
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 1
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 2
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 2
●ECT SwitchP. 2 2
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 3
●Lexus Parking Assist-sensor P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 5
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●SeatbeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 5

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switches P.18
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.27
P.22
P.28
Headlight cleaner switch P.29
Rear sunshade switch P.38
Inside door lock button P.41
Trunk opener P.44
Driving and seat position
memory switches
P.13
Door lock switches P.41
Power window switches P.42
Window lock switch P.42
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.14
Fuel filler door opener P.43
Hood lock release lever P.43
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.19
Satellite switches P.21
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
 P.15Tilt and telesc opic steering
control switch
 P.15
Multi-information
display
P.20

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Starting ..................................................................... 17
Automatic Transmission ...................................... 18
Manual Transmission............................................ 19
Parking Brake ......................................................... 19
Multi-information Display.................................. 20
Satellite Switches .................................................. 21
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 22
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 22
ECT Switch ............................................................. 22
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 23
Lexus Parking Assist-sensor ............................. 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 25

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S S mode
* : The engine can only be started in P.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P whenthe engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the
brake pedal is depressed.
■ S mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+", or
press the "+" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-", or
press the "-" shift paddle switch on the steering
wheel.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
Multi-information Display
■ Display information
● Trip information
Outside temperature
 Driving range
 Average fuel consumption
 Average fuel consumption after refueling
 Current fuel consumption
 Average vehicle speed
 Gear position (automatic transmissions only)
● Satellite switch mode
● Dynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
● Lexus parking assist-sensor infomation
(if equipped)
● Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
■Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
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■ When using the parking assist system or dy namic radar cruise control, the appropriate
display is shown on the screen.
■ In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.

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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
● Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
● Tire inflation pressure warning system initial-
ization
● ID code selection for tire inflation pressure
warning sysem
● AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
● Speed indicator
● Tacho indicator
■Changing the ON/OFF settings
To cycle through the functions, press either the
left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the ON/OFF
button.
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings
are shown on the multi-information display.
For detailed information of changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.

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ETCS Switch (Manual Transmissions)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Lexus Parking Assist-sensor (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. ( P. 2 1 )
■Screen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow-
covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped)
■Cruise control display
Cruise control settings are shown on the multi-
information display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Following distance can be adjusted using the
vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control switch.
■Conventional (constant speed) cruise control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar cruise
control, pull the lever.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF button.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the pr eset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.