2006 Lexus IS250 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53619U)

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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 0 3 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
ECT SNOW indicator
( P. 9 8 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 118)
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
ETCS SNOW indicator
( P. 1 0 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 118)
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
ECT PWR indicator
( P. 9 8 )
(CANADA)
Tail light indicator
( P. 118) Cruise control indicator
( P. 1 2 6 )
(vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( 
P. 9 7)
(if equipped)
AFS OFF indicator light
(P. 1 1 9 )
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator ( P. 1 3 8 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 4 5 )
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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.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current outside air temperature.
Trip information (P. 115)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
Satellite switch mode display
(P. 218)
This switch is used to configure
various function settings.
Lexus parking as sist-sensor dis-
play (if equipped)
Automatically displayed when
using Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor.
Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 1 2 9 )
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
Warning messages ( P. 3 3 8 )
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.

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Trip informationDisplay items can be switched by
pushing the DISP switch.
Type A
Type B
■ Outside temperature
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50C).
When the temperature drops to 37F (3C), the dig-
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■Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, th
e actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the DISP switch
for longer than one second when the average fuel con-
sumption is displayed.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the DISP switch
for longer than one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.

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■Gear position display
(vehicles with an automatic transmission only)
Indicates the current gear , and the range of gears
that is available when the shift lever is in the S or D
position. The gear range is shown by the number of
dots ( ) and the current gear is shown as a number.
The transmission automatically selects the gears
within the driver selected gear range.
In the illustration to the left , a range of 6 available gears
(1 through 6) has been selected by the driver. (The shift
lever is in the D or S position with 6 ranges enabled) It is
possible for the transmission to automatically select
between all 6 of the gears. In this case, the transmission
has selected third gear.
■System check display
After switching the engine switch to IG -ON mode, CHECK is displayed while sys-
tem operation is checked. When the system check is complete, COMPLETED is
displayed before returning to the normal screen.
CAUTION
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in personal
death or injury.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and park- ing lights turn on and off
automatically.
(When the engine switch
is in IG-ON mode) U.S.A.
CANADA