fuel Lexus IS F 2010 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 26
Wireless remote control .............. 37
Doors.................................................... 39
Trunk..................................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 47
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 48
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 52
Head restraints................................. 54
Seat belts ............................................ 57
Steering wheel.................................. 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 66
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 67
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 69
Moon roof ............................................ 71 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 75
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 78
Alarm................................................... 80
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 83
SRS airbags ...................................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 97
Child restraint systems ............... 102
Installing child restraints ............. 106
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .......................... 116
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 124
Automatic transmission.............. 128
Turn signal lever............................. 136
Parking brake ................................. 137
Horn.................................................... 138
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 139
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 143
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Light bulbs ....................................... 424
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers.................... 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 431
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 437
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438
Event data recorder.................... 439
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ....... 441
If a warning message is displayed........................................ 451
If you have a flat tire..................... 465
If the engine will not start .......... 474
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 475
If you lose your keys .................... 476
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 477
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 480
If your vehicle overheats .......... 483
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 486 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 488
Fuel information............................ 499
Tire information ........................... 502
6-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 514
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............................ 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 523
Abbreviation list .................................. 526
Alphabetical index.............................. 528
What to do if... ...................................... 538
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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∗: If equipped
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 465
P. 497
P. 502
Tail lights P. 150
Side marker lights P. 150
Trunk P. 43
Rear window defogger P. 206
Doors P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 75
Rear turn signal lights
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Trunk opener P. 43
Fuel filler door opener P. 75
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 157
Satellite switches P. 319
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 141
∗: If equipped
VSC off switch P. 179
F-sport mode total control switch P. 130, 180
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle 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 the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
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.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 26
Wireless remote control ......... 37
Doors ............................................ 39
Trunk ............................................. 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 47
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) .......................... 48
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ........ 52
Head restraints .......................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Steering wheel........................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 66
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 67 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 69
Moon roof .................................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 75
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system.... 78
Alarm............................................ 80
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ................................ 85
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 97
Child restraint systems ......... 102
Installing child restraints....... 106

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly in the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 91 [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity (reference)
16.9 gal. (64 L, 14.0 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener is inoperableThe lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
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CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's painted
surface.