2016 Lexus IS200t steering

2534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering
wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input
or stop the vehicle and turn the engine of f. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on
an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●The parking brake is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

2584-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
■Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plasti c obstacles such as traffic cones. There may also be occa-
sions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles, trees,
or snowdrifts.
■Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
●On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
●If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersection
●If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
●In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●If the vehicle is skidding when VSC is not operating
●When your vehicle is steeply inclined
●When only part of your vehicle’s front end collides with, or contacts, a vehicle or object
in a frontal collision
●When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being subjected
to a strong impact
●When an obstacle suddenly appears in front of the vehicle due to the steering wheel
being turned sharply or another cause
■Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor cont amination, etc. that results in the sensors
being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision syst em will be automatically disabled.
In this case, the system will not activate even if there is a collision possibility.
■When there is a malfunction in the system or if the system is temporarily unusable
The pre-collision system warning light will fl ash and warning messages will be displayed.
(  P. 477, 486)

2604-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
CAUTION
■Limitations of the pre-collision system
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations under any
circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen damage or injuries in
all cases. Do not overly rely on this system. Failure to do so may cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
This system has been designed to help avoid and reduce the impact of collisions.
However, the system operates differently depending on the situation ( P. 2 5 7 ,
258). As a result, the same level of performance may not be expected in all cases.
Also, the pre-collision brakes may not operat e if the driver is depressing the brake
pedal or turning the steering wheel, as the system will determine such conditions as
collision avoidance operations.
●As the pre-collision system is designed to assi st the driver in safe driving, it may oper-
ate under sporty driving conditions, whic h may cause an accident. For this reason
under sporty driving conditions, it is reco mmended that this system be disabled by
using the PCS OFF switch.
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage
them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surr ounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off posi tion, the system may become inaccurate or
malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always
have the area inspected and adjusted by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
●If the radar sensor needs to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

2724-6. Driving tips
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of ve hicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
●Do not use LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) system.
■Driving with tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.

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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System .......................................... 276
Steering wheel audio switches........................................ 281
Mobile Assistant......................... 282
USB/AUX ports ......................... 284
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 286
General settings ......................... 287
Voice settings .............................. 290
Display settings ............................ 291
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source .......................................... 292
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 293
Audio settings.............................. 294
Audio menu screen operation .....................................297
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ......................... 300
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5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation................ 306
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .................... 312
Listening USB memory device ............................................ 315
Using the AUX port................... 319
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 320
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ...........................................322
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ...........................................323
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ............................... 324
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ...........................................325
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 326
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings........................................ 327
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................................328 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ...........................................330
Making a call ................................ 332
Receiving a call ........................... 335
Speaking on the phone............ 336
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message........................338
Using the steering wheel switches.......................................340
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ......................................... 341
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ......................... 343
Messaging setting...................... 346
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting).................... 347
Bluetooth
®.................................... 351
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................. 356
USB photo ....................................358
Weather information ................360
Voice command system ............361
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 365

2815-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Volume switch• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: • Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc,
Bluetooth
®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/video
• Press and hold: Fast up/down tracks/files/videos (MP3/WMA/AAC disc,
iPod or USB)
“MODE” switch • Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can- cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on th e type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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2825-1. Basic Operations
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Press and hold the off hook switch
until you hear the beeps that indicate
the system is listening.
The Mobile Assistant can be used
only when the neighboring screen is
displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant, select
“Cancel”, or press and hold the off hook
switch.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for addi-
tional commands, press the off hook
switch. Mobile Assistant can only be
restarted after the system responds to a
voice command. After some phone and
music commands, the Mobile Assistant
feature will automatically end to com-
plete the requested action.
Mobile Assistant
The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode via
the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Assistant, a compatible
cellular phone must be registered and connected to this system via
Bluetooth
. (  P. 330)
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