2011 Lexus IS250 Using The Bluetooth Audio System / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM53852U)

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■Changing shift ranges in the D position
Operating the shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the driving con-
ditions.
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.
Pulling and holding the “+” shift paddle switch for a certain period of time allows you to
return to normal D position driving. If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a
certain period of time in one range, shift range selection in the D position will be automati-
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■Changing shift ranges in the S position
Operating the shift lever or shift paddle switches allows shift ranges to be selected to suit the
driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
The indicator in the meter cluster will dis-
play the selected shift range.
Higher shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “+” direction, or
pull the “+” shift paddle switch toward you.
Lower shift range:
Move the shift lever in the “-” direction, or
pull the “-” shift paddle switch toward you.

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Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
To operate the shift lever, the clutch pedal must be
fully depressed.
To shift into R, the ring on the shift lever must be
pulled up.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is
stationary.
Parking Brake
■Automatic transmission
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.
■Manual transmission
To set the parking brake: pull the parking
brake lever firmly upward.
To release the parking brake: press and
hold the lock release button and lift the lever
slightly before lowering it as far as it will go.
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Multi-information Display
■Display information
●Trip information
Outside temperature
Driving range
Average fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption after refueling
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Gear position display (automatic transmis-
sion only)
●Satellite switch mode display
●Intuitive parking assist display
(if equipped)
●Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
■Changing the display of trip information
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
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■When using intuitive parking assist, the appropriate display is shown on the screen.
■In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.

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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Tire pressure warning system initialization
●ID code selection for the tire pressure warning
system
●Vehicle speed indicator
●Tacho indicator
■Changing the ON/OFF settings
To cycle through the functions, press either the
left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the ON/OFF
button.
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings
are shown on the multi-information display.
For detailed information of changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flashers can be operated even
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.

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ECT Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Powe r m o d e
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.
ETCS Switch (Manual Transmission)
An indicator comes on when in snow mode.
Press again to return to normal mode.
Use the ECT switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road condi-
tions.
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Use the ETCS switch to change to snow mode when starting or accelerating on snow-
covered roads or other slippery surfaces.

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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. 2 1 )
■Multi-information 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
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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