2009 Lexus IS250 cruise control

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (ignition) SwitchP.1 9
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 0
●Manual TransmissionP. 2 3
●Parking BrakeP. 2 3
●Multi-information Display P. 2 4
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 5
●Turn Signal LeverP. 2 6
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 6
●ECT SwitchP. 2 7
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P. 8
●Theft Deterrent System P.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS Switch P. 2 7
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 8
●Cruise ControlP. 2 9
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 3 0
●Seats (Manual) P.1 1
●Seats (Power) P.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory System P.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●Seat BeltsP.1 4
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 5
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View Mirror P.1 5
●Steering WheelP.1 6
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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance
you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
■ U.S. OWNERS
● In the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
● In Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
■ CANADIAN OWNERS
● In Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
● The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
● Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
● Canada : www.lexus.ca
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IS_U (L/O_0808)
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)
P.20
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Air conditioning system P.42
Emergency flasher switch P.26
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.37
Security indicator light P.9
Audio system P.39
Glove box P.48
Trunk opener main switch P.56
See P.5.
Cruise control switch
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Dynamic radar cruise control switch
∗
P.29
P.30
Distance switch ∗ P.30
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
∗ : If equipped

When DrivingTopic 3
Engine (ignition) Switch ....................................... 19
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 20
Manual Transmission........................................... 23
Parking Brake ........................................................ 23
Multi-information Display.................................. 24
Satellite Switches ................................................. 25
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 26
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 26
ECT Switch ............................................................. 27
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 27
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 28
Cruise Control ...................................................... 29
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ....................... 30

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
IS_U (L/O_0808)
Multi-information Display
■ Display information
● Trip information
• Outside temperature
• Driving range
• Average fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption after refueling
• Current fuel consumption
• Average vehicle speed
• Gear position (automatic transmission only)
● Satellite switch mode
● Dynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
● Intuitive parking as sist information
(if equipped)
● Warning messages
■Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows informatio n about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
Ty p e ATy p e B
■ When using intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriate dis-
play is shown on the screen.
■ In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.

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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the speed
Press the ON-OFF button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down. This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.
■ Canceling
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull
the lever toward you. To resume the cruise
control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
IS_U (L/O_0808)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Indicator
Display
Distance switch
Cruise control switch
■ Cruise control display
Cruise control settings are shown on the multi-
information display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance can be adjusted using
the distance switch.
■ Constant speed control mode
Press the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
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■Canceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar
cruise control, pull the lever toward you. To
resume the cruise control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF but-
ton.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
IS_U (L/O_0808)
*1 : If equipped*2 : Vehicles with automatic transmission*3 : Vehicles with manual transmission*4 : Turns on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature including the spare tire. Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light(On the
center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light(Illuminate no flashing)Tire pressure warning light*4
(On the
instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Turn signal indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorAFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Front fog light indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist
indicator
*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3SRS airbag cut-off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2VSC off indicator*1
Shift position and shift range indicators*1
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.