2011 Lexus IS250 cruise control

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
IS350/250_U
■Cruise control can be set when
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: the shift lever is in the D position or S
position. However, it cannot be set if any of the ranges 1 through 3 has been
selected.
●Vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40km/h)
●VSC is activated
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then 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 your Lexus dealer.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
IS350/250_U
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the “ON-OFF” button off when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
●On winding roads
●When your vehicle is towing anything

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U■
Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30 A
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display, audio
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system, VSC
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
14RR DOOR LH20 APo w e r w i n d o w s
15FR DOOR LH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirror
16SECURITY7. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
17H-LP LVL7. 5 AAutomatic headlight leveling system
18LH-IG10 A
Charging system, headlight cleaner,
rear window defogger, electric cool-
ing fans, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, back-up lights, stop lights,
mirror heaters, rear sun shade, seat
belts, intuitive parking assist, cruise
control, air conditioning system, PTC
heater, manual transmission, wind-
shield wiper de-icer
19FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
CAUTION
●EPS
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Cruise control
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( →P. 4 0 2 )

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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Cruise control ......................................... 175
Cup holder .............................................. 322
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 540
Daytime running light system ........... 166
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 214
Side mirror .............................................. 214
Dimension ............................................... 508
Dinghy towing ............................. 200, 201
Display
Satellite switch mode ....................... 329
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................. 470
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 380
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights...........................315
Wattage.................................................. 524
Door pockets..........................................324
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 75
Side mirrors ..............................................72
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 463
Driving Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ......................53 Electric power steering....................... 185
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 489
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 491
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 498
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 461
If the warning light turns on............ 461
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 470
If you have a flat tire .......................... 481
If you lose your keys .........................492
If you think something is wrong ...................................................457
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................506
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 451
If your vehicle overheats..................501
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 450
Engine Compartment ..................................... 386
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ....................................................... 383
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ...................... 509
If the engine will not start ............... 489
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating ..........................................501
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