Lexus IS F 2008 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance / LEXUS 2008 IS F QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53613U)

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (Ignition) SwitchP.1 7
●Automatic TransmissionP.1 8
●F-Sport Mode Total Control
SwitchP. 2 1
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 2
●Multi-information DisplayP. 2 3
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 5
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button StartP. 8
●Theft Deterrent SystemP.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●Intuitive Parking AssistP. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
ControlP. 2 7
●Seats P.1 1
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 2
●Steering WheelP.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory SystemP.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●Seat BeltsP.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View MirrorP.1 5

Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
●HeadlightsP. 2 9
●Headlight CleanerP. 2 9
●Fog LightsP. 3 0
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e rP. 3 0
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror DefoggersP. 3 1
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 1
●Interior LightsP. 4 1
●CompassP. 4 1
●Trunk Storage ExtensionP. 4 2
●Luggage MatP. 4 3
●Door LocksP. 4 5
●Po w e r Wi n d o w sP. 4 6
●Moon RoofP. 4 6
●Fuel Tank CapP. 4 7
●HoodP. 4 7
●Tr u n kP. 4 8
●Audio SystemP. 3 3
●Air Conditioning SystemP. 3 6
●Garage Door OpenerP. 3 7
●AshtraysP. 3 8
●Seat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and VentilatorsP. 3 9
●Console BoxesP. 3 9
●Glove BoxP. 4 0
●Cup HoldersP. 4 0
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Paddle shift switch P.18
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.29
P.22
P.30
Headlight cleaner switch P.29
Inside door lock buttons P.45
Fuel filler door opener P.47
Driving and seat position
memory switches
P.13
Door lock switches P.45
Power window switches P.46
Window lock switch P.46
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.12
Trunk opener P.48
Hood release lever P.47
Parking brake pedal P.22
Satellite switches P.24
Tilt and telesc opic steering
control switch
P.12
Multi-information
display
P.23

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Paddle shift switch P.18
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.30
Engine (ignition) switch P.17
Air conditioning system P.36
Emergency flasher switch P.25
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.31
Security indicator P.9
Audio system P.33
Glove box P.40
Trunk opener main switch P.48
See P.5.
Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch 
P.26
P.27
Distance switch  P.27
F-sport mode total control switch P.21
 : If equipped

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilators switches 
P.39
P.39
Automatic transmission shift lever P.18
Ashtrays P.38
Cup holders P.40
 : If equipped

Entering and ExitingTopic 1
Keys ............................................................................. 7
Smart Access System with
Push-button Start .................................................... 8
Theft Deterrent System ......................................... 9

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Entering and Exiting
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P. 8 , 1 7 )
■Mechanical key
●Locks and unlocks the doors
●Opens the trunk
●Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
■Wireless remote control
Press: locks all doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks all doors
Press and hold: opens the windows and moon
roof*
Press and hold: opens the trunk
Press and hold: sounds the alarm
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
control.)
*: If equipped1
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Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the trunk release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 52.

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The security indicator
light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or the wire-
less remote control.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver’s door is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while gently turning the wheel left and right.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

Before DrivingTopic 2
Seats ........................................................................... 11
Outside Rear View Mirrors ............................... 12
Steering Wheel ...................................................... 12
Driving and Seat Position Memory System... 13
Head Restraints ..................................................... 14
Seat Belts.................................................................. 14
Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror................. 15