2011 Lexus IS220d Owner's Manual

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch
is on.
(P. 140)
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the
event of an accident.
For Russia
Except for Russia: A warning label on
the passenger side instrument panel
reminds you not to install a rear-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat.
For Russia: There is a sticker on the
passenger side of the instrument panel
and a label on both sides of the passen-
ger side sun visor, both indicating it is
forbidden to attach a rear-facing child
restraint system to the front passenger
seat.
Details of the label on the passenger
side sun visor are shown in the illustra-
tions below The label includes infor-

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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For Russia
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you reside,
please contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for the child restraint system installa-
tion.
When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, choking or other serious injuries may result
in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

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Before driving
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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Make sure the outside rear seat head restraints are not in the folded posi-
tion.
Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
Push and pull the child seat from side to side and forward to be sure it is
secure.
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the lower anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Airbag manual on/off system
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag and front passenger side airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
“PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator
This indicator turns on when
the airbag system is on.
(Only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Airbag manual on-off
switch

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Before driving
IS250/220d/200d_EEInsert the mechanical key into
the cylinder and rotate to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator turns on.
(Only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a mal-
function in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long
as the airbag manual on-off system is set to off.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to on.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 142
Engine (ignition) switch... 153
Automatic transmission ... 158
Manual transmission ........ 165
Turn signal lever .............. 167
Parking brake ................... 168
Horn ................................. 170
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 171
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 177
Multi-information display 1812-3. Operating the lights and wind-
shield wipers
Headlight switch .............. 186
Fog light switch ............... 190
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 191
Headlight cleaner switch . 197
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 202
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 217
Driving assist systems ..... 223
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................... 229
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 237
Winter driving tips ........... 239
Trailer towing .................. 242

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
Starting the engine (P. 156)
Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 161)
Release the parking brake. (P. 171)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever
into 1.
(P. 168)
Release the parking brake. (P. 171)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time,
gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time,
shift the shift lever to P or N. (P. 161)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
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Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 161)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever into N. (P. 168)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
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