2012 Lexus IS250 display

When trouble arises5
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IS350/250_U
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 462
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 463
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 469
Fuel pump shut off system ..................................... 470 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................... 471
If a warning message is displayed................................. 481
If you have a flat tire............... 492
If the engine will not start ..... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 503
If you lose your keys .............. 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................. 510
If your vehicle overheats ...... 513
If the vehicle becomes stuck......................................... 516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................. 518

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(for U.S.A.)
(for Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system.
(Flashing)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Indicates intuitive parking assist malfunction. The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flashing on
the display.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
Follow the correction procedures.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. After taking the spec ified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed.
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Make sure that all of the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that hood is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the hood.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
Once3 times
(Vehicles with an auto-matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Vehicles with an auto-matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area).
• Shift the shift lever to P.
•Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 3 3 )
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 7 8 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 9 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
→P. 3 2 5 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 4 7 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting

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6-2. Customization
IS350/250_U
Multi-information display (→P. 1 6 7 )
CountryAvailable languages
CanadaEnglish and French

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IS350/250_U
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTw o W h e e l D r i v e
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l