light Lexus IS F 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide / LEXUS 2008 IS F QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53613U)

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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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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

Topic 1
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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.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn automatic mode on/off, press the “AUTO”
button.
The indicator comes on when automatic mode is
turned on.
The anti-glare mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically
reduces glare.

Topic 3
When Driving
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Engine (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift
lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
To change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode without turning on the engine, press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The mode can be
changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACCE SSORY modeIGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Satellite Switches
The satellite switches can be used to change the
settings of the following items.
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Tire inflation pressure warning system initial-
ization
●ID code selection for tire inflation pressure
warning system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
■Changing the settings
To cycle through the functions, press either the
left or right selector switch.
To change the settings, press the “ON/OFF”
button.
The satellite switches can be used to change the settings of various functions. Settings
are shown on the multi-information display.
For detailed information on changing the settings, see the Owner’s Manual.

Topic 3
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Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flashers can be operated even
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 4 )
■Screen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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Rain and Night DrivingTopic 4
Headlights............................................................... 29
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 29
Fog Lights ................................................................ 30
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...................... 30
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers.................................................. 31
Instrument Panel Light Control ........................ 31

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Headlights
The instrument panel, side marker, parking, tail
and license plate lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams temporarily, pull the lever
toward you.
■AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle as controlled
by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the satellite switch. (P. 2 4 )
Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)
The headlight cleaner can be used only when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the headlights are on.
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Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Automatic operation
Low speed
High speed
Single wipe
Wash and wipe
When the wipers are set to automatic operation,
sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the
band.
Decreases the sensitivity (-)
Increases the sensitivity (+)1
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