2006 Lexus IS250 lights

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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 82Driving the vehicle ....................... 82
Starting the engine ...................... 89
Automatic Transmission ............ 92
Manual Transmission .................. 96
Turn signal lever ............................ 98
Parking brake ................................. 99
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 100 Gauges and meters .................. 100
Indicators and warning lights.............................................. 106
Multi-information display........ 109
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................. 113
Headlight switch ........................... 113
Fog light switch.............................. 116
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 117
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 120 2-4. Using other driving
systems ..................................... 121
Cruise control ............................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 124
Lexus parking assist-sensor .............................. 133
Driving assist systems............... 139
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 144
2-5. Driving information................ 147 Cargo and luggage.................... 147
Vehicle load limits ...................... 150
Winter driving tips ....................... 151
Trailer towing................................ 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) ........ 157
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................. 158

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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Speed indicator
When the set speed is reached while driving, this ring-shaped indicator
comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the vehicle speed
reaches the dangerous range.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and holding
the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being displayed.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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
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

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
AFS (vehicles with discharge headlights)AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) im proves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the level of the headlights
according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
How to switch: P. 214
The indicator turns on when the AFS is deactivated.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the engine switch has been switched to ACC or turned OFF while the headlights
are turned on. (The light turns off i mmediately if the button on the key is
pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to IG-ON mode, or turn the light switch OFF
once and then back to the or position.
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 3 9 5 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.