Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifica-
tionsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 36
Wireless remote control ....... 50
Doors .................................... 52
Trunk .................................... 57
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 61
Driving position memory ..... 62
Seat position memory........... 66
Head restraints...................... 68
Seat belts .............................. 70Steering wheel ...................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................. 78
Outside rear view mirrors .... 80
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 82
Moon roof ............................ 85
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 89
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 92
Double locking system ......... 96
Alarm ................................... 97
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 103
SRS airbags ........................ 105
Child restraint systems ....... 116
Installing child restraints .... 124
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 133
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 145
Automatic transmission...... 149
Turn signal lever ................ 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn ................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 164
Multi-information display .. 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Fog light switch.................. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1792-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 184
Lexus parking assist-sensor 199
Driving assist systems ........ 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Winter driving tips ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 225
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 228
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ...... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 237
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 238
Using the radio ................... 241
Using the CD player........... 245
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ...................... 252
Operating an iPod............... 259
Operating a USB memory .. 266
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 273
Using the AUX port ........... 275
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 276
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 279
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system .............................. 283
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 286
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 289
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................. 2923-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones .................. 293
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones) .......... 299
Making a phone call ........... 305
Setting a mobile phone ....... 309
Security and system setup .. 312
Using the phone book ........ 316
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 320
• Interior lights.................... 322
• Personal lights .................. 323
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 324
• Glove box ......................... 325
• Console box ..................... 326
• Cup holders ...................... 327
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ............................. 328
• Auxiliary box ................... 329

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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 330
Vanity mirrors .................... 331
Clock .................................. 332
Satellite switches ................ 333
Ashtrays ............................. 336
Cigarette lighter.................. 337
Power outlet ....................... 338
Seat heaters ........................ 339
Armrest............................... 341
Trunk storage extension ..... 342
Coat hooks.......................... 344
Floor mat ............................ 345
Trunk features .................... 3464-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................. 350
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 353
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 362
Positioning a floor jack ...... 363
Engine compartment .......... 365
Tires ................................... 378
Tire inflation pressure ........ 381
Wheels................................ 383
Air conditioning filter ........ 385
Electronic key battery ........ 388
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 390
Light bulbs ......................... 404
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 416
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 417
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 423
Fuel pump shut off system . 424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 425
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 431
If you have a flat tire .......... 444
If the engine will not start .. 454
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 456
If you lose your keys .......... 457
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 458
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 462
If your vehicle overheats .... 465
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 468
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 4696-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 472
Fuel information................. 482
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 484
Abbreviation list ......................... 490
Alphabetical index ...................... 491
What to do if... ........................... 502
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights
(low/high beam)P. 172
Headlights (high beam) P. 172
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights
P. 158
Front fog lights P. 175
Side turn signal lights P. 158
Front position lights P. 172
Windshield wipers P. 176
Moon roof 
P. 85
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 80
Hood P. 362

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Tires
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 444
P. 480
Tail lights P. 172
Rear window defogger *1P. 236
Trunk P. 57Doors P. 52
Fuel filler door P. 89
Rear turn signal lights P. 158
Rear fog lights P. 175
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
SRS knee airbags P. 105
SRS driver airbag P. 105
Floor mats P. 345
Bottle holders/door pockets P. 328
Front seats P. 61
Cup holders P. 327
SRS side airbags P. 105
Console box P. 326
Armrest P. 341
AUX port
USB port P. 275
P. 259, 266
Power window
switches
P. 82
Seat belts P. 70
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 105
Head restraints P. 68
Power outlet P. 338
Ashtray  P. 336
Cup holders P. 327