2006 Lexus IS250 ECO mode

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replac e the brake pads as soon as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brake only: Moderate levels of the brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced
front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional
brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you
also have the thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 3 5 4 )

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2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or IG-ON mode for long periods without
the engine running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Speed indicator■ Turning the indicator ON/OFF
 P. 218
■ Changing the speed indicator setting
The satellite switch can be used to change the set speed at which the
yellow speed indicator ring comes on.
The setting can be made only when the engine switch is in IG-ON
mode and the vehicle is stopped.
Push the
 or  switch to select
the speed indicator set mode. ( )
Turn the speed indicator to OFF
and then ON by pushing the ON/
OFF button. ( )
After one second, the mode enters
the indicator setting mode.
The speedometer needle moves to
the previously set speed.
STEP1

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Push the  or  switch within 6
seconds of the speedometer nee-
dle moving to change the setting of
the desired speed, then turn the
indicator mode to ON by pushing
the ON/OFF button.
Pushing and holding the switch
changes values at a faster rate.
If the satellite switch is not oper-
ated for some time, the multi-infor-
mation display returns to its
previously displayed content.
The yellow indicator is displayed to
indicate that the desired speed has
been set.
Tacho indicator
■ Turning the indicator ON/OFF
 P. 218
■ Changing the tacho indicator setting
The satellite switch can be used to change the set engine speed at
which the yellow indicator ring comes on.
The setting can be made only when the engine switch is in IG-ON
mode and the vehicle is stopped.
STEP2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Push the  or  switch to select
the tacho indicator set mode. ( )
Turn the tacho indicator to OFF
and then ON by pushing the ON/
OFF button. ( )
After one second, the mode enters
the indicator setting mode.
The tachometer needle moves to
the previously engine speed.
Push the  or  switch within 6
seconds of the tachometer needle
moving to set the desired engine
speed, then set the indicator mode
in ON by pushing the ON/OFF
button.
Pushing and holding the switch
changes values at a faster rate.
If the satellite switch is not oper-
ated for some time, the multi-infor-
mation display returns to its
previously displayed content.
STEP1
STEP2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag 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 accide nt, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 333)
*: These lights turn on when the engi ne switch is turned to IG-ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does no t come on, or if the lights do not turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with the rain-sensing windshield wipers)
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed. (P. 400)
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or any-
thing else do not become caugh t in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you
and held continually.
The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control
with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance co ntrol. In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the vehicle automa tically accelerates or decelerates
in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.
■ Select cruise mode
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control modeTurn the ON-OFF button
ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate.
Selecting conventional con-
stant speed control mode Turn the ON-OFF button
ON.
Push the button once more to
deactivate.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode is always reset when
the engine switch is switched to
IG-ON mode.
Switch to constant speed
control mode.
(push and hold for approxi-
mately one second)