steering wheel Lexus IS F 2012 Specifications / LEXUS 2012 IS F OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A41U)

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 restrain t 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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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
2When driving
3Interior features

Before driving1
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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to butto n “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following.
Using the wireless remote control Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), push on the
wireless remote control until the
signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a door
once after a driving posit ion has been recorded. (If a door is not opened
within 60 seconds after is pressed, th e doors will be locked again and
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 8 8 )
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Using the door lock switch
Carry only the key (including the card key
) to which you want to link
the driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving
position cannot be linked properly.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door. While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), press the lock or
unlock side on the driver’s door
lock switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
: Canada only
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Using the wireless remote control: While pushing the “SET” button, press
on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
Using the door lock switch: While pressing the “SET” button, press the
lock or unlock side on the door lock switch until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steeri ng wheel position) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Three different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Operating the seat position memory after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF
Memorized position can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front passenger
door is opened, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat position using the switches.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that th e seat does not strike the rear passenger.