2013 LEXUS IS250C ignition

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 147
Automatic transmission................ 151
Turn signal lever ............................ 158
Parking brake ................................. 159
Horn.................................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 161
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 167
Multi-information display............. 171
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 176
Fog light switch .............................. 180
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 182
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 189 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 194
Intuitive parking assist ............... 208
Driving assist systems.................. 214
Hill-start assist control ............... 220
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 222
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 229
Vehicle load limits ........................ 232
Winter driving tips ....................... 233
Trailer towing ................................. 237
Dinghy towing ............................... 238
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 176
P. 158
P. 180
Shift paddle switches P. 155
Gauges and meters P. 161
Multi-information display P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 182
Engine (ignition) switch P. 147
Trunk opener main switch P. 51
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Audio remote control switches *1P. 300
Horn P. 160Glove box P. 356
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Hood lock release lever P. 413
Inside door lock buttons P. 47

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking the doors from the outside without a keyThe door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electr onic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P when the engine
is running locks both side doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode unlocks both side doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionBoth side doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Both side doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within approximately 45 sec-
onds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close both side doors and swit ch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 20
seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, press
and hold the driver's door lock
switch ( or ) for about
5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
When the setting or canceling operatio n is complete, both side doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock
switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
NDriver's door linked door unlocking
function

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until you hear a
beep.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
To recall the memorized posi-
tion, push button “1”, “2” or “3”
until you hear a beep.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until you hear a
beep.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
To recall the memorized posi-
tion, push button “1”, “2” or “3”
until you hear a beep.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Steering wheel
Auto tilt awayWhen the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 1 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the auto tilt-away function.
(Customizable features  P. 5 8 6 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.