differential Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 446)
NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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6-1. Specifications
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Ignition system
Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specifica-
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning the
engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
20C (68F):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIA-
TIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
DRLDaytime running light system
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
PCSPre-Crash Safety system
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control