2010 Lexus IS250C automatic transmission

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (ignition) SwitchP.1 9
●Automatic TransmissionP. 2 0
●Manual TransmissionP. 2 3
●Parking BrakeP. 2 3
●Multi-information DisplayP. 2 4
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 5
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 6
●Emergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 6
●ECT SwitchP. 2 7
●KeysP.9
●Smart Access System with
Push-button StartP.1 0
●Theft Deterrent SystemP.1 1
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●ETCS SwitchP. 2 7
●Intuitive Parking AssistP. 2 8
●Cruise ControlP. 2 9
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
ControlP. 3 0
●SeatsP.1 3
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory SystemP.1 5
●Head RestraintsP.1 6
●Seat beltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 7
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View MirrorP.1 7
●Steering WheelP.1 7

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Audio remote control switches
P.59
OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.21
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.33
P.26
P.34
Headlight cleaner switch  P.37
Inside door lock buttons P.83
Fuel filler door opener P.86
Driving and seat position
memory switches
 P.15
Power window switches P.83
Window lock switch P.83
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.17
Trunk opener P.88
Hood lock release lever P.87
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.23
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.17
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.83
Roof switch P.84
Satellite switches P.25

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Shift paddle switch (automatic
transmission)
P.21
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Trunk opener main switch P.88
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
Shift lever P.20, 23
 : If equipped

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Engine (ignition) Switch ....................................... 19
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 20
Manual Transmission........................................... 23
Parking Brake ........................................................ 23
Multi-information Display.................................. 24
Satellite Switches ................................................. 25
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 26
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 26
ECT Switch ............................................................. 27
ETCS Switch .......................................................... 27
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 28
Cruise Control ...................................................... 29
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 30

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Engine (ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Manual transmission
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in N.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (for automatic transmission) or N
(for manual transmission).
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
■Changing power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch without depressing the brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal
(for manual transmission). The modes can be changed in the following order:
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
■Shift positions
ACCE SSORY modeIGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF
(Indicator light: off)
PPa r k *
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed. RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
SS mode
*: The engine can only be started in P.

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Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is
stationary.
Parking Brake
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■Manual transmission
To set the parking brake: pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake: press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever
slightly before lowering it as far as it will go.
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Multi-information Display
■Display information
●Trip information
Outside temperature
Driving range
Average fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption after refueling
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Gear position (automatic transmission only)
●Satellite switch mode
●Retractable hardtop status
●Dynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist information
(if equipped)
●Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
■Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
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■When using intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriate dis-
play is shown on the screen.
■In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.