ignition Lexus IS F 2008 Owner's Manual

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 systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving 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
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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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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10
seconds.) Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
NDriver's door linked door unlocking
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Driving position memory
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions. While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Seat position memory
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position. While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Steering wheel
Auto tilt awayWhen the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Up
Down
Away from the driver
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned IGNITION ON mode.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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Outside rear view mirrors
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 1 9 4 )
■Folding back the mirrors
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. (→ P. 4 5 )
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
Push back in the direction of the vehicle's
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Power windows
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo-site direction will stop window
travel partway.
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→ P. 3 8 6 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
(→ P. 3 4 )