key Lexus IS F 2008 Owner's Manual

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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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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
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 264 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 264
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 267
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 270 Maintenance requirements ..... 270
General maintenance ................ 272
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 275 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 276
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 276
Hood.................................................. 279
Positioning a floor jack.............. 280
Engine compartment.................. 282
Tires ................................................... 296
Tire inflation pressure................. 307
Wheels................................................. 311
Air conditioning filter................... 313
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 318
Headlight aim................................. 332
Light bulbs ....................................... 334
5-1. Essential information .............. 340 If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 340
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347
Event data recorder ................... 348
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 350
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 350
If a warning message is displayed...................................... 360
If you have a flat tire..................... 374
If the engine will not start ......... 383
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 384
If you lose your keys ................... 385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 386
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 389
If your vehicle overheats ........... 392
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 395
6-1. Specifications............................ 398 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 398
Fuel information ........................... 409
Tire information.............................. 412
6-2. Customization .......................... 424 Customizable features .............. 424
6-3. Initialization ............................... 429 Items to initialize ........................... 429 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 433
Abbreviation list .................................. 436
Alphabetical index.............................. 438
What to do if... ...................................... 449
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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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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

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock
cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
(→ P. 22)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
(→ P. 3 4 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (→P. 4 1 , 2 2 7 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. (→ P. 3 8 5 )
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
●Do not disassemble the electronic key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 2 3 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 2 3 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 1 1 4 )

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Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
either of the outside front
door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be
operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: →P. 3 8 6 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window