light Lexus IS F 2012 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 138
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 149
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 150
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 154
Multi-information display........... 157
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 162
Fog light switch .............................. 166
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 168
Headlight cleaner switch ............ 172
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................................. 177
Intuitive parking assist ................... 191
Driving assist systems.................. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 203 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 210
Vehicle load limits......................... 213
Winter driving tips ........................ 214
Trailer towing .................................. 216
Dinghy towing ................................. 217
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 220
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 230
Using the radio.............................. 233
Using the CD player.................... 241
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 248
Operating an iPod....................... 256
Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX port ................... 275
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 277
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 280
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ........ 288
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ......... 292
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 298
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 299
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 303
Making a phone call ....................... 311
Setting a mobile phone ............... 315
Security and system setup ....... 320
Using the phone book................ 324
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 330
• Interior lights ............................... 332
• Personal lights ............................ 332 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 334
• Glove box ................................... 335
• Console box ............................... 335
• Overhead console ................... 336
• Cup holders................................. 337
•Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 339
• Auxiliary box ............................... 339
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 340
Vanity mirrors ................................. 341
Clock ................................................. 342
Satellite switches .......................... 343
Ashtrays ........................................... 346
Cigarette lighter ........................... 347
Power outlet .................................. 348
Seat heaters.................................... 349
Armrest ............................................. 351
Trunk storage extension ........... 352
Coat hooks ..................................... 354
Floor mat......................................... 355
Trunk features................................ 356
Garage door opener................. 359
Compass.......................................... 365
Safety Connect ............................. 369

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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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Parking lights/daytime running lights P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights P. 147
Front fog lights P. 166
Side marker lights P. 162
Headlights (low/high beam)
P. 162
Hood P. 393
Windshield wipers P. 168
Moon roof ∗ P. 79
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 74
Headlights (high beam) P. 162

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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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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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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 72
Overhead console P. 336
“SOS” button ∗ P. 369

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Seat heater switches P. 349
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 138
Shift lock override button P. 497
Cigarette lighter ∗
Ashtray
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Auxiliary box
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P. 347
P. 346
P. 339
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Multi-information display P. 157
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 162
P. 147
P. 166
Paddle shift switches P. 141, 143
Gauges and meters P. 150
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 168
Engine (ignition) switch P. 134
Trunk opener main switch P. 50
Glove box P. 335
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 70
Parking brake pedal P. 148
Hood release lever P. 393
Horn P. 149

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Trunk opener P. 50
Fuel filler door opener P. 83
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 172
Satellite switches P. 343
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 152
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VSC off switch P. 198
SNOW mode switch P. 140
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Distance switch ∗ P. 177
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗ P. 229

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.