airbag Lexus IS F 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self 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.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 32
Wireless remote control .............. 43
Doors.................................................... 46
Trunk.................................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 54
Driving position memory ............. 55
Seat position memory ................... 59
Head restraints.................................. 61
Seat belts ............................................ 64
Steering wheel.................................. 70 Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 72
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 74
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 76
Moon roof .......................................... 79
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 86
Alarm................................................... 88
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 91
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 92
SRS airbags ....................................... 94
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 106
Child restraint systems .................. 111
Installing child restraints ............... 115
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
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Climate control

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 512
Fuel information ............................ 523
Tire information............................. 526
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 538
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 543
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 546
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 547
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 549 Abbreviation list ................................... 560
Alphabetical index .............................. 562
What to do if... ....................................... 573
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Power window
switches
P. 76
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 64
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 94
SRS knee airbags
P. 94
SRS driver airbag P. 94
Floor mats P. 355
Bottle holders/door pockets P. 339Head restraints P. 61
Front seats P. 54
Cup holders P. 337
SRS side airbags P. 94
Console box P. 335
Power outlet P. 348
Ashtray ∗ P. 346
Armrest P. 351
AUX port
USB port P. 275
P. 256, 264
Cup holders P. 337

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Compass ∗ P. 365
Garage door opener switches P. 359
Personal lights P. 332
Moon roof switches ∗ P. 79
Interior lights P. 332
Vanity mirrors P. 341
Personal lights P. 332
Interior lights P. 332
Sun visors P. 340
Coat hooks P. 354
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 94
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∗: If equipped
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 72
Overhead console P. 336
“SOS” button ∗ P. 369

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehi-
cle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data recorder
(EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash event,
this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle
safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound
data such as conversation between passengers.

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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 32
Wireless remote control ......... 43
Doors ............................................ 46
Trunk ............................................ 50
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 54
Driving position memory ........ 55
Seat position memory.............. 59
Head restraints ........................... 61
Seat belts ..................................... 64
Steering wheel........................... 70
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 72
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 74 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 76
Moon roof ................................... 79
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 83
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system.... 86
Alarm............................................ 88
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 91
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 92
SRS airbags ................................ 94
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 106
Child restraint systems ............ 111
Installing child restraints........ 115

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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (→P. 54)
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( →P. 54)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera-
ble. ( →P. 54)
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the
airbag is facing your chest.
(→ P. 7 0 )
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( →P. 6 1 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→ P. 6 4 )

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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components.
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
SRS curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants.