air condition Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifica-
tionsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 36
Wireless remote control ....... 50
Doors .................................... 52
Trunk .................................... 57
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 61
Driving position memory ..... 62
Seat position memory........... 66
Head restraints...................... 68
Seat belts .............................. 70Steering wheel ...................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................. 78
Outside rear view mirrors .... 80
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 82
Moon roof ............................ 85
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 89
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 92
Double locking system ......... 96
Alarm ................................... 97
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 103
SRS airbags ........................ 105
Child restraint systems ....... 116
Installing child restraints .... 124
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 133
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 145
Automatic transmission...... 149
Turn signal lever ................ 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn ................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 164
Multi-information display .. 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Fog light switch.................. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1792-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 184
Lexus parking assist-sensor 199
Driving assist systems ........ 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Winter driving tips ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 225
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 228
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ...... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 237
2When driving
3Interior features

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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 330
Vanity mirrors .................... 331
Clock .................................. 332
Satellite switches ................ 333
Ashtrays ............................. 336
Cigarette lighter.................. 337
Power outlet ....................... 338
Seat heaters ........................ 339
Armrest............................... 341
Trunk storage extension ..... 342
Coat hooks.......................... 344
Floor mat ............................ 345
Trunk features .................... 3464-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................. 350
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 353
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 362
Positioning a floor jack ...... 363
Engine compartment .......... 365
Tires ................................... 378
Tire inflation pressure ........ 381
Wheels................................ 383
Air conditioning filter ........ 385
Electronic key battery ........ 388
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 390
Light bulbs ......................... 404
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Audio
system
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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*2
Clock

P. 332
Audio
system

P. 238
Air condition-
ing system
P. 228Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 236
Security indica-
tor
P. 92, 97
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 416
Clock P. 332
Security indica-
tor
P. 92, 97
Rear window and
outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
*2
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 416
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system
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*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Man-
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Navigation
system
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Clock P. 332
Audio
system
*2
Security indicator
P. 92, 97
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 416
Air conditioning
system
*2
Rear window and
outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
*2
A
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's
Manual”.

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Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are operating.
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following sit-
uations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 458)
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 elec-
trical noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the follow-
ing metallic 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
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When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 3 8 8
Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 1
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
Certification for wireless remote control
- Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
- Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
Hereby, DENSO CORPORATION declares that this 14AAC/14ABC/
13BZK is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
CAUTION
When closing the windows or moon roof using wireless remote control
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window or moon roof is
being operated.
To prevent inadvertent power windows and moon roof operation, never let
a small child have and use the wireless remote control.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window or moon roof fully closes.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, and parts of the front pillar, rear pillar and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
The windshield may crack.
SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision
(e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of
the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front
airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
SRS airbag deployment conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg
[3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h
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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a
collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a
low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes
sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front
airbags may occur.
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep
hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
Collision from the side
Collision from the rear
Vehicle rollover