2012 Lexus IS250C cruise control

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 148
Automatic transmission.............. 153
Manual transmission .................... 160
Turn signal lever ............................ 162
Parking brake ................................. 163
Horn.................................................... 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning lights.................................................. 172
Multi-information display........... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 181
Fog light switch .............................. 185
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 187
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 194 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 199
Intuitive parking assist ................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 219
Hill-start assist control ............... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 234
Vehicle load limits ........................ 237
Winter driving tips ....................... 238
Trailer towing ................................. 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 244
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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Telephone switch *1P. 332
Cruise control switch 
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 195
P. 199
Distance switch  P. 199
“DISP” switch P. 177
Talk switch *1P. 332
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
ECT switch P. 154ETCS switch P. 161
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Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 258
Windshield wiper de-icerswitch
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 138
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 148
Automatic transmission ........ 153
Manual transmission .............. 160
Turn signal lever ....................... 162
Parking brake ........................... 163
Horn ............................................ 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 166
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 172
Multi-information display ...... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 181
Fog light switch ........................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 187
Headlight cleaner switch...... 194 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 199
Intuitive parking assist ........... 213
Driving assist systems ............ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 234
Vehicle load limits .................. 237
Winter driving tips ................. 238
Trailer towing .......................... 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ........................ 244

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2-1. Driving procedures
■When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be
automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear
lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
■Automatic deactivated of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
■To protect automatic transmission
A function is adopted that automatically se lects a higher shift range when the fluid
temperature is high.
■Gear position disp lay when driving
The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. ( P. 1 7 9 )
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstance s, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control syst em or dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem
Engine braking will not occur during shif t range selection in the D position or S
mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. ( P. 195, 199)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off after driving in snow mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 6 2 )
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 5 4 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 8 3 )
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
“ETCS SNOW” indicator
( P. 161)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 181)
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission)
“ECT PWR” indicator
( P. 1 5 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 181) Cruise control indicator
( P. 195, 199)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 1 8 5 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 1 3 )
(vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( P. 1 5 3 )
Slip indicator ( P. 220)
VSC off indicator
( P. 2 2 1 )
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 1 1 9 )
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
●Vehicle speed is above appr oximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by
first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever
down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the ve hicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 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 approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactiv ate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to 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 malfun ction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.