2011 Lexus IS220d air

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for details.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating
(if
equipped)
Daytime running light
system off indicator
(P. 188)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 140)
(vehicles
with a man-
ual trans-
mission)Engine preheating indi-
cator (P. 156)
*1

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately if this occurs.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 467)
*:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
(vehicles
with a
manual
transmis-
sion)
(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
*****
*****

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When driving
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the current outside air temperature.
Trip information (P.
182)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor display (if equipped)
Automatically displayed
when using Lexus parking
assist-sensor.
Satellite switch mode dis-
play
(P. 365)
This switch is used to config-
ure various function settings.
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(P. 202)
Automatically displayed
when using dynamic radar
cruise control.
Warning messages
(P. 4 7 3 )
Automatically displayed

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Trip information
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.
Outside temperature
Driving range
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is
from -40C (-40F) to 50C (122F).
When the temperature drops to 3C (37F), the
digits of the display will flash for 10 seconds.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remain-
ing.
• This distance is computed based on your aver-
age fuel consumption. As a result, the actual
distance that can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to
the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled
without turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off, the display may not be updated.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Automatic light off system
This system is active when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlight lever is in any position other than
.
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
Even if a door other than the driver's door is opened, the automatic light
off system will not operate.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
If there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and no
washer fluid sprays, the nozzle may be blocked. In this case, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, and have your Lexus inspected.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles
with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windscreen and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

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Cruise control can be set when
The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the follow-
ing situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 2 0 4
Canceling and resuming the
speed setting: P. 206
Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the
following situations:
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper
switch is set to the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation
position).
When snow mode is set. (IS250 only)
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for
any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.