2016 LEXUS IS250 display

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When driving
nCanceling and resuming the speed setting
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up.
nChanging the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Each push of the switch changes
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is automatically set to the long
mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
switched to IGNITION ON
mode.
A mark will be displayed to indi-
cate the presence of the vehicle
if a vehicle is running ahead of
you.
Preceding
vehicle mark

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Intuitive parking assist∗
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
With navigation system
For vehicles equipped with a navigation system, refer to the separate “Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual” for further details.
Without navigation system
nTypes of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
nMulti-information display (→P. 151)
Front corner sensor opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Back sensor operation
∗: If equipped

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When driving
The display and buzzer system
nCorner sensor operation display and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within approxi-
mately 1.6 ft. (50 cm) of an obstacle.
Approximately 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm)
to 1.6 ft. (50 cm) from the obsta-
cle
Approximately 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
to 1.2 ft. (37.5 cm) from the
obstacle
Flashing: Within 0.8 ft. (25 cm)
of the obstacle
nIntuitive parking assist switch (→P. 26 0 )
When on, an indicator is dis-
played to inform the driver that
the function is operational.

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nBack sensor operation display and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within approxi-
mately 4.9 ft. (150 cm) of an obstacle.
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to 4.9 ft. (150 cm) from the
obstacle
Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm) from the obsta-
cle
Approximately 1.1 ft. (35 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm) from the obstacle
Flashing: Within 1.1 ft. (35 cm) of
the obstacle
nBuzzer operation and distance to the obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the corner sensors and back sensor are oper-
ating.
lThe buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle. When the
vehicle comes within the following distance of the obstacle, the buzzer
sounds continuously.

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To disable TRAC and/or VSC
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the
system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
nTurning off TRAC
Quickly push and release the but-
ton to turn off TRAC.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.
nTurning off TRAC and VSC
Push and hold the button for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped to turn off TRAC and
VSC.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display and VSC
off indicator light will come on.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Changes the air outlets used
Off
Fan speedAirflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature setting display
Micro dust and
pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off switchOutside air or recirculated mode
Windshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
STEP2

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nChanging the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the is pressed. The air flow shown
on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet

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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “∧” or
“∨” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is to
be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
nScanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
Seeking any traffic
program station
Station
selector Displays radio text messages
Pow e r Vo l u m e
Scans for receivable stations
Seeking the
frequencyChanging the program types
Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM⋅SAT/FM
mode buttons
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2