2014 Lexus IS F cruise control

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 128
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 138
Automatic transmission.............. 142
Turn signal lever .............................. 151
Parking brake ................................. 152
Horn.................................................... 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 154
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 158
Multi-information display............. 161
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 166
Fog light switch .............................. 170
Windshield wipers and washer.............................................. 172
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................. 177
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................................. 181
Intuitive parking assist ................. 195
Driving assist systems.................. 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 207 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits.......................... 217
Winter driving tips ........................ 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
Dinghy towing ................................ 221
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 224
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 232
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 233
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 234
Using the radio.............................. 237
Using the CD player................... 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 252
Operating an iPod....................... 260
Operating a USB memory....... 268
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 277
Using the AUX port ................... 279
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 281
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Telephone switch *1P. 308
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 177
P. 181
F-sport mode
total control
switch
P. 144, 203
“DISP” switch P. 162Talk switch *1P. 308
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Audio remote control
switches
*1P. 281
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 128
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 138
Automatic transmission ........ 142
Turn signal lever ........................ 151
Parking brake ........................... 152
Horn ............................................ 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 154
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 158
Multi-information display ...... 161 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ..................... 166
Fog light switch ........................ 170
Windshield wipers and washer ...................................... 172
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control........................... 177
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 181
Intuitive parking assist ........... 195
Driving assist systems ............ 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 207
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 214
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
Winter driving tips .................. 218
Trailer towing .......................... 220
Dinghy towing.......................... 221

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■Rev indicator
■Downshift restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position, even
when downshifting to range 7, 6, 5 or 4. (→P. 177, 181)
■Automatic deactivation of snow mode and “Sport” mode
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in either snow
mode or “Sport” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 5 0 3
●When the shift lever is in D (paddle shift
switches operated) or in M, an indicator on
the tachometer illuminates in 3 steps in the
case of high engine speeds to encourage
the driver to upshift.
●If the third (red) segment illuminates, a
buzzer will also sound.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light flashes when the system is turned off. The light flashes quicklyto indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 5 1 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 177, 181)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 6 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 9 5 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 6 6 )Slip indicator ( →P. 202)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 166) VSC off indicator
(→ P. 202)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 7 0 ) “TRAC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 202)
“SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 144) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 1 0 8 )
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 144, 203)
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light (→ P. 2 0 7 )
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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.
STEP1
STEP2
∗: If equipped

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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 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 vehicle 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 deactivate 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 malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.