2009 Lexus IS250 display

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
■ Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. ( P. 2 5 )
■Screen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles de tected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles dete cted by the back sen-
sors
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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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 su pplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
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■Loading a CD
Press the LOAD button.WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep. WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
The indicators on the slot turn to amber when the CD is inserted.
Insert the next CD when the indicators on the slot turn from amber to green again.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To stop the operation, press the DISC•AUX button.
■ Remote control (steering wheel switches)
The audio system can be operated using the remote control located on the steering wheel.
Power on/change mode: press
Power off: press and hold
Vo l u m e
Radio: radio tuner
CD: CD/track/file (MP3/WMA) select
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Air Conditioning System (wit hout navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Using the automatic mode
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature using the TEMP but-
tons.
■Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode
In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem-
perature settings can be adjusted separately.
Press the DUAL button.
Adjust the driver side temperature using the
TEMP buttons, and the passenger side temper-
ature using the PASSENGER TEMP buttons.
Driver side temperature control
Switch to automatic mode
Driver side temperature display
OFF button
Fan speed controls
Air flow controls Passenger side temperature display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Passenger side temperature control
Windshield defog/defrost
Outside air/recirculated air mode switch
A/C switch
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Compass
To display the compass, press and hold the AUTO
button for 3 or more seconds.
To cancel the display, press and hold the AUTO
button again for 3 or more seconds.
Tr u n k S t o r a g e E x t e n s i o n
Pull down the rear armrest.
Open the inside trunk door from the trunk and
load baggage or other items.
Longer items can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area.

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning
lights may differ depending on the model / type.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*1
SRS warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warn ing messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropri ate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the co rrection procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
LightsDaytime running light system
(U.S.A. only)OnOff
Windshield
wipers and
washer
Switching operation when the
vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the drip
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e
depending on the vehicle speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking
assist
Back sensor operation display
and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
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 lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminderVehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff