2010 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 245

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2-2. Instrument cluster

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Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range

Vehicle speed setting range:

Approximately 30 to 100 mph

(approximately 50 to 160 km/h)

When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.

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Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range

Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)

When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced slightly

unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

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Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-

cates the maximum engine speed.

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The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In

this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after

it has cooled completely. (

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P. 515)