2011 Lexus IS220d power steering

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5-1. Essential information
IS250/220d/200d_EETowing eyelets
Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode
or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must not be OFF.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system.
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operat-
ing.
(P. 230)
• The light will flash when the pre-crash braking is dis-
abled. (P. 231)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 477)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The VSC system;
•The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
Fuel filter warning light (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
Indicates that the amount of accumulated water in the
fuel filter has reached the specified level.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1:Open door warning buzzer:
P. 477
*2:Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Electric power steering warning light
When the battery is low or when the voltage drops temporarily, the electric
power steering warning light may come on.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
NOTICE
If the fuel filter warning light comes on (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning off the engine.

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6-2. Customization
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Door lock
(
P. 58)
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock func-
tion
OnOff
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOn*1Off*1
Off*2On*2
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors*3OffOn
Shifting gears to a posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors*
3OffOn
Unlocking using a key
All doors
unlocked in
one step.
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two steps
Steering
wheel
(
P. 80)
Auto tilt-away functionOnOff
Power win-
dows
(P. 8 5 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and close
Off
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote con-
trol linked operation Off
Open only
Close only
Open and close
Linked entry functionOnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIA-
TIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
DPFDiesel Particulate Filter system
DPNRDiesel Particulate-NOx Reduction System
DRLDaytime Running Light
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
LEDLight Emitting Diode
PCSPre-Crash Safety
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Cruise control
Cruise control .......................198
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Cup holder .................................359
Curtain shield airbags ................110
Customizable features ...............556
Daytime running light system ...188
Defogger*
Rear window.........................265
Side mirror ............................265
Dimension .................................534
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Satellite switch mode............365
Trip information ...................182
Warning message..................474
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......398
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............351
Wattage .................................552
Door pockets .............................360
Doors
Door lock ....................37, 55, 58
Door windows ........................85
Double locking system .........101
Side mirrors ............................84
Driver's seat belt reminder light 470
Driving
Correct posture .....................108
Procedures ............................142
Driving position memory ............66Electric power steering ............. 224
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ......................... 519
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ........................... 474
If the engine will not start .... 515
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................... 517
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery................................ 524
If the warning buzzer sounds467
If the warning light turns on 467
If you have a flat tire ... 487, 499
If you lose your keys ........... 518
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 531
If you think something is
wrong................................. 465
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................ 519
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...
532
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 534
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ..... 528
Emergency flashers
Switch .................................. 458
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 499
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.