2010 Lexus IS250C warning

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6-1. Specifications
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must co nform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controll ed conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires de pends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled condit ions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.

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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data (U.S.A. only)After changing engine oilP. 4 0 1
Tire pressure warning
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 4 1 2
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................230
ABS.............................................................204
AFS .............................................................. 175
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 175
Air conditioning filter ..........................428
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 428
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 230
Airbags Airbag operating conditions......... 103
Airbag precautions for your child........................................................ 106
Airbag warning light ........................ 470
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................... 111
General airbag precautions ......... 106
Locations of airbags.......................... 100
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 110
Proper driving po sture ........... 98, 106
Side airbag operating conditions............................................ 103
Side airbag precautions .................. 106
SRS airbags ........................................... 100
Alarm ............................................................ 95
Antenna .................................................... 247
Anti-lock brake system ......................204
Ashtrays ....................................................352
Audio input ..............................................284 Audio system
Antenna................................................... 247
AUX adapter ...................................... 284
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 289
CD player/changer ......................... 250
iPod
®...................................................... 265
MP3/WMA disc................................257
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Portable music player ..................... 284
Radio ........................................................ 242
Steering wheel audio switch........ 286
USB memory ....................................... 273
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 230
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 176
Automatic light control system......... 174
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 147
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................................505
S mode .......................................................151
AUX adapter ......................................... 284
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Cruise controlCruise control ...................................... 184
Dynamic radar cruise control .......187
Cup holder ..............................................343
Customizable features .......................564
Daytime running light system ........... 175
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 238
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Dimension ................................................532
Dinghy towing .............................225, 226
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .......187
Satellite switch mode ....................... 349
Trip information ....................................170
Warning message............................. 478
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............392
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................338
Wattage.................................................. 547
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 78
Side mirrors ............................................. 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light .......471
Driving Correct posture .................................... 98
Procedures ............................................. 132
Driving position memory ...................... 56 Electric power steering...................... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 507
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 503
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................. 520
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................................505
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................... 512
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 469
If the warning light turns on.......... 469
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 478
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................506
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 465
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 530
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 459
If your vehicle overheats.................. 515
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 458
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 469
Open door ............................................ 471
Seat belt reminder .............................. 471
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 470
Brake assist system .......................... 470
Brake system ....................................... 469
Charging system ............................... 469
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 470
Low fuel level......................................... 471
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 470
Master warning light .......................... 471
Open door ............................................. 471
Pre-collision system ......................... 470
Pretensioners ...................................... 470
Seat belt reminder light .................... 471
SRS airbags .......................................... 470
Tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 471
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control .........................479, 481
Engine oil level ......................................481
Engine oil maintenance....................481
Engine oil pressure........................... 478
Hood .........................................................481
Intuitive parking assist ...........479, 481
Open door .............................................481
Parking brake ........................................481
Pre-collision system ...............479, 481
Retractable hardtop ...............479, 481 Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock......................................... 479
Tire pressure warning system..................... 479, 481
Trunk ......................................................... 481
Washer fluid .......................................... 481
Washer Checking .................................................. 411
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch........................................................ 178
Washing and waxing .......................... 380
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................532
Wheels ...................................................... 426
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer .................................................... 178
Windshield wipers................................. 178
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery........................ 431
WMA disc ............................................... 257W

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What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 6 9If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 4 6 9P. 4 7 0
P. 4 7 1
or
P. 4 7 0P. 4 7 1
P. 4 7 1P. 4 7 1
P. 4 7 0P. 4 7 0
P. 4 7 1P. 4 7 0
P. 4 6 9P. 4 7 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light
A warning message is displayedP. 4 7 8If a warning message is displayed