parking brake Lexus IS F 2008 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance /

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 45
Seat position memory ................... 48
Head restraints................................ 50
Seat belts ............................................. 51
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 59
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 62
Power windows................................ 62
Moon roof .......................................... 64 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70 Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint sy stems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving the vehicle ........................ 106
Engine (ign ition) switch ................ 114
Automatic transmission............... 118
Turn signal lever............................. 126
Parking brake .................................. 127
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 128 Gauges and meters ..................... 128
Indicators and warning lights ... 132
Multi-information display........... 135
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 139
P. 126
P. 142
Paddle shift switches P. 120, 122
Gauges and meters P. 128
Multi-information display P. 135
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 143
Engine (ignition) switch P. 114
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 227
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 57
Parking brake pedal P. 127
Hood release lever P. 279

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2-1. Driving procedures ....... 106Driving the vehicle.................. 106
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 114
Automatic transmission ......... 118
Turn signal lever ....................... 126
Parking brake ........................... 127
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 128 Gauges and meters ................ 128
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 132
Multi-information display ..... 135
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers......... 139
Headlight switch...................... 139
Fog light switch ........................ 142
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 143
Headlight cleaner switch...... 146 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 147
Cruise control........................... 147
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 150
Intuitive parking assist ........... 160
Driving assist systems ............ 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 173
2-5. Driving information........ 176 Cargo and luggage ................. 176
Vehicle load limits .................... 179
Winter driving tips .................. 180
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Dinghy towing .......................... 183

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphillFirmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 114)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 118)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 7 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
P. 1 1 8 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 2 7 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 118)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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When driving
■Starting off on a hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 166)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, be cause the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between th e tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to
observe:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P. 4 0 1 )
■Normal characteristics after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is because fuel evaporation leakage
check is performed. It does not indicate a malfunction.

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When driving
CAUTION
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the
engine is not running.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (P. 120, 122)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
or down-shifting, may cause the vehicl e to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to prevent an
accident caused by the vehicle moving.
●To prevent the vehicle from moving an d causing an accident, apply the brake
pedal or parking brake when stopping the vehicle on a hill.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarett e lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes or rear bumper exhaust diffusers while the engine
is running or immediately af ter turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi cle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
Modes can be switched by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
when carrying the electronic key on your person. (The engine can be
started in any mode by operating the switch at the same time as depressing
the brake pedal.)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever and selecting a shift position
While the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode, depress the brake
pedal and move the shift
lever.
*: To improve fuel efficiency andreduce noises, set the shift lever
in the D position for normal driv-
ing.
Shift
positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/ starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
MM mode driving ( P. 122)

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When driving
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Sets the parking brake*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
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