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2-5. Driving information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order
to avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in
mind when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as
well as before setting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn right. Always rotate
gradually to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle run-
ning ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the
combined length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden brak-
ing that may cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin
out of control. This is especially true when driving on wet or
slippery road surfaces.
Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer col-
liding with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when
approaching turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid
sudden braking.
3Interior features
253
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system . 308
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................. 313
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .. 316
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 319
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................... 322
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones ................ 323
Using the hands-free
system
(for mobile phones)........ 330
Making a phone call ......... 336
Setting a mobile phone .... 340
Security and system
setup ............................... 343
Using the phone book ...... 3473-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............. 351
• Interior lights ................. 353
• Personal lights ............... 354
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 355
• Glove box ...................... 356
• Console boxes................ 356
• Overhead console .......... 358
• Cup holders.................... 359
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................... 360
• Auxiliary box ................. 361
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 362
Vanity mirrors .................. 363
Clock................................ 364
Satellite switches ............. 365
Ashtrays ........................... 368
Cigarette lighter ............... 369
Power outlet ..................... 370
Seat heaters ...................... 371
Seat heaters and
ventilators ...................... 374
Armrest ............................ 377
Rear sunshade .................. 378
Trunk storage extension... 380
Coat hooks ....................... 381
Floor mat.......................... 382
Trunk features .................. 383
