2006 Lexus IS250 windshield wipers

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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 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 170
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio................................ 174
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 187
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 195
Using the AUX adapter ............. 198
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 199
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 201
Interior lights list............................. 201
• Interior lights and personal lights ............................ 203
3-4. Using the storage features .... 205 List of storage features ............. 205
• Glove box ................................... 205
• Console boxes ........................... 206
• Overhead console ................... 207
• Cup holders................................ 208
3Interior features

Headlights (high beam) P. 113
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 98
Fog lights P. 116
Side marker lights P. 113
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 113
Hood P. 258
Parking lights P. 113
Windshield wipers P. 117
Moon roof  P. 44
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 39

Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 113
P. 98
P. 116
Shift paddle switches  P. 94
Gauges and meters P. 100
Multi-information display P. 109
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 117
Engine switch P. 89
Trunk opener main switch P. 19
Glove box P. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 36
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 37
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 99
Audio remote co ntrol switches P. 199

When driving2
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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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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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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.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
To turn the front fog lights off
To turn the front fog lights on