This available system is designed to detect when a frontal collision is imminent, then takes measures to help reduce impact damage.
To help others see your vehicle during daylight hours, the IS comes equipped with automatic daytime running lights.
A direct system alerts the driver when the tire pressure is critically low.
A range of structural reinforcements, as well as front and rear crumple zones, helps protect you and your passengers.
A series of airbags [1] help protect you and your passengers in certain types of frontal and side collisions.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist [2] helps reduce stopping time and improve control.
Available sensors monitor the area near the rear of the vehicle and automatically prevent roof operation when obstacles are determined to be too close.
With this theft-deterrent system, a rolling code immobilizes the engine [3] unless the proper key is used.
This service is designed to provide emergency help at a moment's notice. It helps you stay secure on the road without requiring a mobile phone [4] [5].
Advanced features such as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6] and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [6] help keep your IS Convertible on course.
To illuminate more of the road while cornering, the available Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) can pivot the headlamps toward the turn.
When an available sensor detects the presence of rain on the glass, the wiper blades are activated at the appropriate speed.
On steep hills, this feature helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward, eliminating dependence on the parking brake—a Lexus first for a manual transmission. Hill-start Assist [7] is also available with the automatic transmission.