2010 Lexus IS F ignition

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■“A U T O ” m o d e
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that auto mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194F (90C) or higher, or -22F
(-30C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
●The sensitivity of sensor can be
adjusted by turning the knob.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode with the headlights on, the
headlight cleaners will also operate once. (P. 1 5 4 )
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for each 0.75 sec-
onds the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode (
P. 167), the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.
■Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as
follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle mark
will also be displayed.
Preceding
vehicle mark

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
Dynamic radar cruise control can be used as conventional cruise control
if you select constant speed control mode.
W
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode is always reset when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Switch to constant speed con-
trol mode.
(Push the lever forward and
hold for approximately one sec-
ond.)
Constant speed control mode
indicator will come on.
Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 1 6 2
Canceling and resuming the
speed setting:
P. 1 6 4
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
Selecting a portable player to be used
Select “Connect Audio Player (Connect)” using a voice com-
mand or , and .
Pattern A
Select the portable player to be used by either of the following
methods, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or
, and :
a. Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired portable
player.
b. Press the talk switch and say “List Audio Players”. When the
name of the desired portable player is read aloud, press the
talk switch.
Pattern B
Select the portable player to be used using , and
.
Pattern A
Press the talk switch and say “From Car” or “From Audio player”,
and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or ,
and .
Pattern B
Select “From Car” or “From Audio”, using , and
.
If “From Car” is selected, the portable player will be automatically con-
nected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
STEP3
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (P. 308)
Front interior lights (P. 308)
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Rear personal lights (P. 308)
Rear overhead courtesy light
Rear interior light
Front door courtesy lights

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3-6. Using the storage features
Overhead console
Press the overhead console.
The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■Using the console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
Console box and overhead console