2014 Lexus IS250C lights

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When driving
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch isturned 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.
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 151)
VSC off indicator
(→ P. 2 1 6 )
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 117)
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light ( →P. 222)
*1
*1
*1, 3

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( →P. 4 9 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 per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Ty p e AThe daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing (vehicles with
halogen headlights),
daytime running
lights, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime
running lights, tail,
license plate and
other lights turn on
and off automatically
(when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode).

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When driving
IS250C/350C_U
Ty p e BThe daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing (vehicles with
halogen headlights),
daytime running
lights, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime
running lights, tail,
license plate and
other lights turn on
and off automatically
(when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode).

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IS250C/350C_U
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●Vehicles with halogen headlights: to make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights
are not designed for use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights: to make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers, the parking lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity) when-
ever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
■Headlight control sensorThe sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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When driving
IS250C/350C_U
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has
been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off
immediately if on the key is pressed after both side doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or
.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 6 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Ty p e AFront fog lights off
Front fog lights on

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When driving
IS250C/350C_U
Ty p e BFront fog lights off
Front fog lights on