inflation pressure Lexus IS F 2012 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 381
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 384
General maintenance ............... 386
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 389
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 390
Hood.................................................. 393
Positioning a floor jack............... 394
Engine compartment.................. 396
Tires .................................................... 410
Tire inflation pressure................. 420
Wheels.............................................. 424
Air conditioning filter.................. 426
Electronic key battery ................ 429
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 431
Headlight aim ................................ 445
Light bulbs ....................................... 447 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 454
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 455
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 461
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 473
If you have a flat tire..................... 487
If the engine will not start .......... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 497
If you lose your keys ................... 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 502
If your vehicle overheats .......... 505
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 509
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Rear window defogger *1P. 228
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 487
P. 521
P. 526
Tail lights P. 162
Side marker lights P. 162
Trunk P. 50Doors P. 46
Fuel filler door P. 83
Rear turn signal lights
P. 147
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 381
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................... 384
General maintenance ......... 386
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 389 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 390
Hood .......................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack ......... 394
Engine compartment ........... 396
Tires............................................. 410
Tire inflation pressure........... 420
Wheels ...................................... 424
Air conditioning filter ........... 426
Electronic key battery.......... 429
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 431
Headlight aim ......................... 445
Light bulbs................................ 447

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Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk• Operates smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-aged?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 399)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 3 1 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 4 5 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 404)
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 2 0 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 4 0 9 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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Tires
Installing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 413)
Replace tires in accordance with ma intenance schedules and tread wear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. ( →P. 466, 475)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized when the tire
inflation pressure is changed (such as when changing traveling
speed.)
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
To initialize the system, use the satellite switch. ( →P. 343)
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (→ P. 5 2 1 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
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ization setting display
Continue to press “<” or “>” until
the initialization setting display
appears.
It may take several minutes to com-
plete the setting. Wait for several
minutes before turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to
OFF if necessary.
Recording tire inflation pressure
settings
Press and hold the “ON/OFF” but-
ton until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times to indi-
cate that the initial setting is com-
plete.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
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■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1 /2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
■Tire types
1 Summer tiresSummer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving
under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction perfor-
mance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered
or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires
is recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be ade-
quate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use year round. All sea-
son tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with
snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, al l season tires fall short in acceleration
and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires.
If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capac-
ity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install
studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restriction.
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. ( →P. 2 1 4 )
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the specified level.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the tire.
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■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level
and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases,
the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If
repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pressure warn-
ing light does not blink 3 times and the setting message does not appear on the
multi-information display.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20 minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.
■Tire pressure warning system certification
MODEL/FCC IDs:
Tr a n s m i t t e r : PA X P M V 1 0 7 J
Receiver: HYQ13BCEFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.