2015 Lexus IS250 lights

782. Instrument cluster
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 1 7 0 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 2 0 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 7 3 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 7 3 ) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 2 4 1 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 74 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 2 4 2 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 76 )*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
(→ P. 2 4 7 )
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 8 1 )*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 2 5 2 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 192, 196)
*6Security indicator
(→ P. 6 9 , 7 1 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( →P. 1 9 6 )*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 8 1 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( →P. 192, 196)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
(→ P. 9 0 )

792. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminatein the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8:Except F SPORT models
*9:F SPORT models
*8Eco drive mode indicator
( → P. 2 3 7 )*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(→ P. 2 3 7 )
*9Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 2 3 7 )*8Snow mode indicator
(→ P. 1 6 5 )
*8“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 2 3 7 )*9Snow mode indicator
(→ P. 1 6 5 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 2 3 7 )*1, 6“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 4 7 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(→ P. 2 3 7 )

842. Instrument cluster
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels w ill be applied to both settings at once.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch op eration is performed, a pop-up display, such
as the operating methods of the headlight switch, will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display or the odometer/t rip meter screen (F SPORT models only).
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 8 9 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (→P. 8 6 )
Instrument panel light control
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993-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. ( →P. 4 9 9 )
■Pa ni c m o d e
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.

1333-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare function mode
When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also turns off.)
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
XTy p e AXTy p e B
ON
OFF ON/OFF
IndicatorIndicator
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Driving4
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 146
Cargo and luggage .................... 153
Vehicle load limits ....................... 156
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Dinghy towing...............................158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 159
Automatic transmission ............ 164
Turn signal lever ........................... 170
Parking brake .................................172
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ...........................173
Automatic High Beam ............... 176
Fog light switch.............................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 182
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......188 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................. 192
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........208
Intuitive parking assist ................214
Lexus parking assist monitor ..........................................221
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 237
Driving assist systems............... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 252
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 255
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 260

1714-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature →P. 5 3 7 )

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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever tu
rns on the lights as follows:
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
U.S.A. Canada
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights and all the lights
listed above turn on and off
automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on.1
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3
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)