fog light Lexus IS F 2012 Specifications / LEXUS 2012 IS F OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A41U)

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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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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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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (between “L” and
“R”).
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is set to automatic mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 7 2 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surface s, as they can become very hot and burn
you.

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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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 4 7 )Cruise control indicator
( P. 173, 177)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 6 4 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 9 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 6 2 )Slip indicator ( P. 1 9 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 6 2 ) VSC off indicator
( P. 1 9 8 )
Front fog light indicator
( P. 166) “TRAC OFF” indicator
( P. 1 9 8 )
“SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 4 0 ) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 1 0 6 )
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 140, 199)
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Type A
Front fog lights off
Front fog lights on

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When driving
Type B
Front fog lights off
Front fog lights on

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■“A U T O ” m o d e
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode , the wiper will operate once to show
that auto mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 F (90 C) or higher, or -22 F
(-30 C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activa tion linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger au tomatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
●The sensitivity of sensor can be
adjusted by turning the knob.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity