2006 Lexus IS250 instrument cluster

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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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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 9 8 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
ECT SNOW indicator
( P. 9 3 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 113)
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
ETCS SNOW indicator
( P. 9 6 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 113)
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
ECT PWR indicator
( P. 9 3 )
(CANADA)
Tail light indicator
( P. 113) Cruise control indicator
( P. 121)
(vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( 
P. 9 2)
(if equipped)
AFS OFF indicator light
(P. 114)
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator ( P. 1 3 3 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 4 0 )
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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 accident, 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. 329)
*: 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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When driving
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. 110)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
Satellite switch mode display
(P. 214)
Lexus parking as sist-sensor dis-
play (if equipped)
Automatically displayed when
using Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor.
This switch is used to configure
various function settings.
Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 1 2 4 )
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
Warning messages ( P. 3 3 4 )
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-
its of the display will flash for 10 seconds.

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When driving
■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, the 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 ca use 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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine and car efully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 263)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
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