2012 Lexus IS220d parking brake

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Use a towing
dolly under the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: We recommend to use
a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to N.
From the rear
Switch to ACCESSORY mode
so that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
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.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be danger-
ous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 4 7 7
Wa r n i n g
lightsWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the trunk
is not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not
fully closed (with the
vehicle having reached
a speed of 5 km/h [3
mph]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver's
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed of
5 km/h [3 mph]).
Release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing and then
continuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control system is unable
to judge vehicle-to-
vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving
mode to either the nor-
mal or power mode.
• If the windshield wip-
ers are on, turn them
off or set them to
either the intermittent
or the slow mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehi-
cle ahead (in dynamic
radar cruise mode).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission) or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
With a compact spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Tighte Loosen
Spare tire
Tool bag
(including towing eye-

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
ABS & Brake assist
VSC
TRC
EPS
VDIM
Navigation system (if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Cruise control (if equipped)
PCS (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 com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
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 per-
formance.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit)
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread can
be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
(The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The sealant can be used only once
to temporarily repair one tire without removing the nail or screw from
the tire.) After temporarily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer, tire dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Before repairing the tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in N.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and
clutch pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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