2007 Lexus IS250 display

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed.
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Make sure that all of the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that hood is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3mph [5km/h]).
Close the hood.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing and then con-
tinuously on)
(If equipped)
(Flashing)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode
to either the normal or
PWR mode.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. (P. 2 7 2 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance closes.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(For vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
engine switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Turn the engine
switch OFF or
confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(For vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, the engine
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
•Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 3 0 2 )

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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 2 6 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e t h e
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Lexus parking
assist-sensor
(
P. 1 4 2 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects150 cm (4.9 ft.)60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Illumination
(
P. 2 0 9 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
engine switch turned OFFONOFF
Front foot well lightingONOFF
Shift lever lightingONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF

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Care
Exterior ................................................... 252
Interior..................................................... 254
Seat belts ............................................... 255
Cargo capacity ....................................... 157
Cargo hooks .......................................... 238
CD changer .............................................189
CD player..................................................189
Chains.......................................................... 161
Child restraint system (CRS)
Booster seats, definition..................... 77
Booster seats, installation ................... 81
Convertible seats, definition ............ 77
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 72
Infant seats, definition .......................... 77
Infant seats, installation......................... 81
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................................... 84
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............ 81
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 85
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions................ 281, 374
Child restraint system ......................... 77
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .................... 80
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ....................................... 303
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions........229, 231
Trunk precautions................................. 25
Child-protectors ...................................... 20
Cigarette lighter.................................... 226
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 252
Interior ..................................................... 254
Seat belts ................................................255
Clock ...........................................................221
Coat hooks .............................................. 236
Compass .................................................. 246
Condenser .............................................. 278
Console box ............................................ 214
Cooling system
Engine overheating...........................375
Cornering assist sensors .................... 142
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 130
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Cup holder ............................................... 216
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features .......................406
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 178
Side mirror.............................................. 178
Dimension............................................... 380
Dinghy towing ................................166, 167
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Satellite switch mode ....................... 222
Trip information ..................................... 119
Warning message ............................. 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 263C
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Alphabetical index
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Wattage.................................................. 394
Door pockets........................................... 218
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 341
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 90
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS) .......... 148
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ............... 366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 339
If the warning light turns on .......... 339
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 344
If you have a flat tire .........................358
If you lose your keys.........................368
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 335
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats.................375
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 269
Engine switch ......................................... 98
Hood ....................................................... 266
How to start the engine .................... 98
Identification number ........................ 381
If the engine will not start ............... 366
Overheating .........................................375
Engine compartment cover ............... 271
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 385
Checking................................................276
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 384
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 275
EPS (Electric power steering) ......... 148
Event data recorder ............................ 337
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 238
Floor mat .................................................. 237
Fluid
Brake ........................................................278
Washer................................................... 282
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Keys
Electronic key ............................................. 2
Engine switch.......................................... 98
If you lose your keys.........................368
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key.......................................... 2
Wireless remote control..................... 16
Light bulbs
Replacing .................................................319
Wattage.................................................. 394
Lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Fog light switch..................................... 125
Headlights switch ................................ 122
Interior light switch................................ 211
Outer foot lights ................................. 209
Overhead courtesy light................209
Personal light switch ............................211
Replacing light bulbs..........................319
Scuff lighting .........................................209
Shift lever lighting .............................. 209
Turn signal lever ................................... 107
Vanity lights .......................................... 220
Wattage.................................................. 394
Load capacity .......................................... 160
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 263
General maintenance ..................... 259
Maintenance data............................. 380
Maintenance requirements .......... 257
Manual transmission............................. 105Meter
Instrument panel light control .........110
Meters.......................................................109
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 42
Side mirror heater............................... 178
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 220
Moon roof................................................... 48
MP3 disc........................................................ 195
Multi-information display........................118
Odometer ................................................ 109
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 272
Opener
Fuel filler door .......................................... 51
Hood ....................................................... 266
Trunk............................................................ 23
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 43
Driving position memory ..................28
Outside temperature display ............. 119
Overhead console .................................215
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 209
Wattage ................................................. 394
Overheating, Engine..............................375
Parking assist sensors........................... 142
Parking brake.......................................... 108K
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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 3 9If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or or
P. 339P. 3 4 0
P. 3 4 1
or
P. 3 4 0P. 3 4 1
P. 3 4 1P. 3 4 1
P. 3 4 0P. 3 4 0
P. 3 4 1P. 3 4 0
P. 3 4 0P. 3 4 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision safety system
warning light
Charging system warning
lightLow tire pressure warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 3 4 4If the warning message is displayed