2010 Lexus IS250 cruise control

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(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional.
Clean the grille and the
sensor. This message appears
when the pre-collision
system is hot. In this case,
wait until the system
cools down.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
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(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. 4 0 3 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases.
●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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CAUTION
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)
●AFS (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Cruise controlCruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features .......................549
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger Rear window........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................. 518
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 533
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ......................53 Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 460
Engine Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 519
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 190
Parking brake .......................................... 148
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 452
Switch ....................................................... 165
Wattage.................................................. 533
PCS ............................................................202
Personal lights Switch ........................................................ 331
Power outlet............................................ 347
Power windows ........................................ 76
Pre-collision system.............................202
Radar cruise control ............................. 179
Radiator ................................................... 408
Radio .......................................................... 233
RDS ............................................................235
Rear sunshade .......................................355
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 452
Wattage.................................................. 533
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 369
Rear window defogger.......................228
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 434
Fuses ........................................................ 436
Light bulbs............................................. 452
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 558 Safety Connect ..................................... 373
Scuff lights................................................ 329
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................63
Automatic locking retractor ............64
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 113
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .................................... 386
Emergency locking retractor..........64
How to wear your seat belt .............62
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 65
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .........................64
Reminder light......................................473
Seat belt extenders.............................. 65
Seat belt pretensioners ......................63
Seat heaters ..................................348, 351
Seat position memory............................ 57
Seat ventilators ....................................... 351
Seating capacity.................................... 209
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ....................52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 385
Driver’s seat position memory .......53
Front passenger seat position
memory ..................................................57
Head restraint ........................................ 59
Properly sitting in the seat.................. 91
Seat heaters ...............................348, 351
Ventilated seats.................................... 351
Service reminder indicators .............157P
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Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 471
Open door ...........................................473
Seat belt reminder .............................473
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ...................472
Brake assist system ...........................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering
warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level........................................473
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........472
Master warning light .........................473
Open door ............................................473
Pre-collision system ..........................472
Pretensioners .......................................472
Seat belt reminder light ...................473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning
light.........................................................473
Warning messages
AWD system .........................................481
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 481, 483
Engine oil level .................................... 483
Engine oil maintenance.................. 483
Engine oil pressure...........................480
Hood ....................................................... 483
Intuitive parking assist .......... 481, 483
Moon roof............................................. 483
Open door ........................................... 483
Parking brake ...................................... 483
Pre-collision system .............. 481, 483 Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock.......................................... 481
Tire pressure warning system.....................481, 483
Trunk ....................................................... 483
Washer fluid ........................................ 483
Washer
Checking ................................................ 413
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 210
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................382
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 206
Load limits ............................................ 209
Weight...................................................... 518
Wheels ...................................................... 429
Window glasses ...................................... 76
Window lock switch ............................... 76
Windows Power windows ..................................... 76
Rear window defogger...................228
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 229
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................434
WMA disc ...............................................248W