Lexus IS F 2008 Owner's Manual

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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.

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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect
driving performance.
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Lexus dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning system.
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable
to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ... 186
Automatic air conditioning system............. 186
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ........ 194
3-2. Using the audio system ............................ 195
Audio system types................. 195
Using the radio......................... 198
Using the CD player ............ 205
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.............................. 211
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 217
Using the AUX adapter ...... 220
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 221
3-3. Using the interior lights ............................. 223
Interior lights list .................... 223
• Interior lights ........................ 225
• Personal lights ...................... 225
3-4. Using the storage features ........................ 227
List of storage features ......... 227 • Glove box .............................. 227
• Console box ......................... 228
• Overhead console.............. 229
• Cup holders .......................... 230
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ........................ 232
3-5. Other interior features ........................ 233
Sun visors ................................. 233
Vanity mirror ........................... 234
Clock ......................................... 235
Satellite switches ................... 236
Ashtrays.................................... 239
Cigarette lighter .................... 240
Power outlet ............................. 241
Seat heaters ............................ 242
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 244
Armrest .................................... 246
Trunk storage extension ....... 247
Coat hooks .............................. 249
Floor mat .................................. 250
Trunk features .......................... 251
Garage door opener ............ 254
Compass .................................. 259

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Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between
outside air and recirculated air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off button Outside air or recirculated air modeWindshield defoggerPa ss e n g e r ’s s i d e
temperature control
Dual operation button
STEP1
STEP2

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08_IS F_U_(L/O_0711)Press “
∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “∨ ” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on.): The temperature for the
left-hand seat and right-hand seat can be adjusted separately. Operat-
ing the passenger's side temperature control will enter dual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off.): Only (driver’s
side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet

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Feet and windshield
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches among
(recycles air inside the vehicle),
“AUTO” and (introduces air
from outside the vehicle) modes
each time the is
pressed.
When the system is switched to
automatic mode, the air condition-
ing system operates automatically.