2009 Lexus IS250 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53669U)

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■Changing the indicator setting
The satellite switch can be used to change the set speed at which the
yellow speed or tacho ind icator ring comes on.
The setting can be made only when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped.
Push
 or  to select the speed or tacho indicator set mode. ( ) Turn the
speed or tacho indicator to “OFF” and then “ON” by pushing the “ON/
OFF” button. ( )
After one second, the mode enters
the indicator setting mode.
The speedometer or tachometer
needle moves to the previously set
speed.
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Push  or  within 6 seconds of the speedometer or tachometer needle
moving to change the setting of the desired speed, then turn the indicator
mode to “ON” by pushing the “ON/OFF” button.
Pushing and holding the button changes values at a faster rate.
If the satellite switch is not operated for some time, the multi-information dis-
play returns to its previously displayed content.
The yellow indicator is displayed to indicate that the desired speed has
been set.
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■Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range: Approximately 30 to 100 mph (approximately 50 to 160 km/h)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.
■Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after
it has cooled completely. (P. 4 2 4 )

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 3 9 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 3 2 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 5 6 )
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
“ETCS SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 3 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 5 6 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT PWR” indicator
( P. 1 3 2 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 5 6 ) Cruise control indicator
( P. 166)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 1 5 9 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator light
( P. 1 5 7 )
(vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( P. 1 3 1 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 8 0 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 8 7 )
VSC off indicator
( P. 188)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 9 5 )
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 383)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current outside air temperature.
●Trip information ( P. 152)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
●Satellite switch mode display
(P. 260)
This switch is used to configure
various function settings.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped) ( P. 180)
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(P. 170)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages
(P. 392)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.

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Trip informationWithout navigation system Display items can be switched by
pushing the “DISP” switch.
With navigation system
■ Outside temperature
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 F (40 C) to 122 F (50C).
When the temperature drops to 37F (3C), the dig-
its of the display will flash for 10 seconds.