2008 Lexus IS250 display

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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 spec ified 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 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the hood.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing and then con-tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode to either the normal or
power 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 9 5 )
■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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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(Vehicles with an auto- matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Vehicles with an auto-matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
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 2 5 )

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6-2. Customization
Multi-information display (P. 139)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 4 7 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
P. 1 6 4 )
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 3 1 )
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 START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightingOnOff
Shift lever lightingOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
CountryAvailable language
CanadaEnglish and French

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INTIntermittent
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control

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Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ....................................................274
Interior ......................................................277
Seat belts................................................ 278
Clock ......................................................... 244
Coat hooks ..............................................259
Compass .................................................. 269
Condenser ............................................... 301
Console box ........................................... 237
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 400
Cornering assist sensors .................... 164
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................152
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 155
Cup holder ..............................................239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features ....................... 436 Daytime running light system ............144
Defogger
Rear window ....................................... 200
Side mirror............................................ 200
Dimension ............................................... 406
Dinghy towing............................... 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 155
Satellite switch mode....................... 245
Trip information.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Door pockets ...........................................241
Doors Door glasses............................................64
Door lock .................................22, 34, 37
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture..................................... 77
Procedures.............................................108
Driving position memory...................... 46D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 392
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on .......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong................................................... 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................350
If your vehicle overheats................400 Engine
Compartment...................................... 292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number .......................407
If the engine will not start................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................ 400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 130
Engine immobilizer system.................. 72
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 410
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data............298
EPS .............................................................. 170
Event data recorder ........................... 358E

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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
KeysElectronic key ......................................... 20
Engine switch........................................... 117
If you lose your keys......................... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Key number ............................................. 20
Keyless entry ........................................... 34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 342
Wattage.................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Fog light switch .....................................146
Headlights switch ................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................ 234
Outer foot lights ................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light.................. 231
Personal light switch ........................ 234
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Scuff lighting ........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever ...................................128
Vanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Load capacity .......................................... 182 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 286
General maintenance..................... 282
Maintenance data ............................. 406
Maintenance requirements.......... 280
Manual transmission .............................126
Meter Instrument panel lig ht control ......... 131
Meters ....................................................... 130
Micro dust and pollen filter ................196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 60
Side mirror heater............................. 200
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Vanity mirrors ......................................243
Moon roof................................................... 66
MP3 disc .................................................... 217
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer ................................................ 130
Oil Engine oil............................................... 295
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................69
Hood ....................................................... 289
Trunk..............................................................41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Outside temperature display ........... 140
Overhead console ............................... 238K
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