headlights Lexus IS F 2011 Owner's Manual

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Headlights
(low/high beam)P. 172
Headlights (high beam) P. 172
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights
P. 158
Front fog lights P. 175
Side turn signal lights P. 158
Front position lights P. 172
Windshield wipers P. 176
Moon roof 
P. 85
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 80
Hood P. 362

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up
and down.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically
set to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned IGNITION
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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights, front
position lights and
other lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
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Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front posi-
tion lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity) when-
ever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light
How to switch: P. 333
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deacti-
vated.
Headlight control sensor
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically
if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver's door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or switched to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (The rear fog lights can be used
when the front fog lights are turned on.)
Off
Front fog lights on
Both front and rear fog
lights on (Rotating the
switch ring again turns
only the rear fog lights
off.)
Releasing the switch ring
returns the ring to .

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Headlight cleaner switch
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode with the
headlights on, the headlight cleaners will also operate once. (P. 176)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, front
position lights, windshield washer,
horns, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, elec-
tric tilt and telescopic steering col-
umn, meters and gauges, smart
entry & start system, outside rear
view mirrors, air conditioning sys-
tem, multiplex communication
system
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meters and gauges,
outer foot lights
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, A/F, STR
LOCK, INJ2
11P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH,
AM2
14VVT40 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15MAIN30 AH-LP L LWR, H-LP R LWR,
headlight low beams
16STARTER30 ASmart entry & start system
17LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
18EPS80 AElectric power steering
FuseAmpereCircuit

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13FR DOOR RH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM27.5 ASmart entry & start system
15RH-IG7.5 A
Seat belts, Lexus parking assist-
sensor, automatic transmission,
seat heaters, windshield wiper de-
icer
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, smart entry & start
system, VDIM, air conditioning
system, pre-crash seat belt, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
power windows, navigation sys-
tem, headlights, front fog lights,
front position lights, license plate
lights, windshield washer, outside
rear view mirrors
After a fuse is replaced
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (P. 407)
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When replacing the front left headlight high beam bulb
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED tail lights, stop/tail lights, front position lights and high mounted stop-
light
The tail lights, stop/tail lights, front position lights and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
Remove the securing bolt and move the
washer fluid filler opening to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening
with the bolt.