2007 Lexus IS250 light

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Seat belt (linked to the radar sensor)
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncoming
vehicle exceeds 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Seat belts (linked to brake operation)
• Vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h).
• The system detects sudden braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Brake Assist
• Vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle is
greater than 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. (P. 339, P. 344)

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CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively.
●Keep the sensor and front grille clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage
them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area are subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by a Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille guard or surrounding
area.
■Limitations of the pre-collision system
Do not rely on the pre-collision system. Always drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and checking for any obstacles or other road hazards.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ........... 170
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 170
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers........... 178
3-2. Using the audio system ......... 179
Audio system type ..................... 179
Using the radio ............................ 182
Using the CD player ................. 189
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................ 195
Optimal use of the audio
system ......................................... 203
Using the AUX adapter ......... 206
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ......................... 207
3-3. Using the interior lights ....... 209
Interior lights list........................ 209
• Interior lights and
personal lights............................. 211
3-4. Using the storage
features ................................... 213
List of storage features............. 213
• Glove box .................................. 213• Console boxes .......................... 214
• Overhead console ................. 215
• Cup holders ............................... 216
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................ 218
3-5. Other interior features......... 219
Sun visors ...................................... 219
Vanity mirror ............................... 220
Clock................................................ 221
Satellite switches ....................... 222
Ashtrays ........................................ 225
Cigarette lighter........................ 226
Power outlet ................................ 227
Seat heaters ................................ 228
Seat heaters and
ventilators .................................. 230
Armrest ......................................... 232
Rear sunshade............................ 233
Extended trunk .......................... 235
Coat hooks .................................. 236
Floor mat ...................................... 237
Trunk features ............................. 238
Garage door opener................. 241
Compass ...................................... 246

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside air temperature approaches 32F (0C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350 only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
■Micro dust and pollen removal mode
●When the outside air is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

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3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the CDs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the engine switch mode.
Front personal lights (P. 211)
Front interior light (P. 211)
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights (P. 211)
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever lighting (when engine switch is in ACC or IG-ON mode)
Front foot well lighting

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3-3. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The following interior lights come on automatically when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your person. Note that the illuminated entry system oper-
ates only when the interior light switch (door position ON/OFF) is ON.
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
●Outer foot light
The following lights turn on when any of the doors is unlocked or opened.
●Front interior light
●Rear interior lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Front door courtesy lighting
●Front scuff lighting
The following lights turn on for approximately 15 seconds when the engine switch is
turned to OFF from the IG-ON or ACC mode. (The lights turn off immediately if
the doors are locked or the engine switch is set to ACC or IG-ON mode.)
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain ON when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position ON/OFF) is ON, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (
P. 406)
Front door courtesy lighting
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.