2010 Lexus IS250C transmission

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Turn Signal Lever
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Power mode
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
1
2
To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
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2
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ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. ( P.1 9 )
■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 detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow-
covered roads or other slippery surfaces.
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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2

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*1
: If equipped*2 : Vehicles with automatic transmission*3 : Vehicles with manual transmission*4 : Turns on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature excluding the spare tire. Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning light(On the
center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light(Illuminate no flashing)Tire pressure warning light*4
(On the
instrument cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder lightMaster warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorAFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Front fog light indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist
indicator
*1
ECT SNOW indicator*2Slip indicator
ETCS SNOW indicator*3VSC off indicator
ECT PWR indicator*2SRS airbag on-off indicator
Shift position and shift range indicators*2
For further information, re fer to the Owner's Manual.

What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
1
2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted , replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the ba ttery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed. Automatic transmission
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 4 )
Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (P.1 0 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not st art, see the Owner's Manual fo r more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate 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 correction 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 both side 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 both side 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.

Customizing Your Lexus
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, both
side doors
unlocked in
two steps
Both side
doors
unlocked in
one step
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks
both side doors
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door unlocks
both side doors
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks
both side doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Po w e r w i n d o w sWireless remote control linked
operationOnOff