fuel Lexus IS F 2014 Owner's 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...................................................... 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 55
Driving position memory ............. 56
Seat position memory ................... 60
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel.................................. 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 76 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 78
Moon roof ........................................... 81
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 85
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........ 88
Alarm.................................................... 90
Theft prevention labels ................ 93
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 94
SRS airbags ....................................... 96
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 108
Child restraint systems ................. 113
Installing child restraints ............... 117
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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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 388
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 391
General maintenance ................ 393
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 396
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 397
Hood................................................. 400
Positioning a floor jack................ 401
Engine compartment................. 403
Tires .................................................... 417
Tire inflation pressure................. 428
Wheels.............................................. 432
Air conditioning filter.................. 434
Electronic key battery ................ 436
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 438
Headlight aim ................................ 452
Light bulbs ....................................... 454 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 460
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................................. 461
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 467
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 468
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 469
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 479
If you have a flat tire..................... 493
If the engine will not start ......... 502
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 503
If you lose your keys ................... 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 508
If your vehicle overheats .............. 511
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ....... 515
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 518
Fuel information ............................ 529
Tire information............................. 532
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 544
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 549
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 552
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 553
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 555
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 564 Abbreviation list ................................... 568
Alphabetical index .............................. 570
What to do if... ........................................ 581
6Vehicle specifications
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Rear window defogger *1P. 232
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 493
P. 527
P. 532
Tail lights P. 166
Side marker lights P. 166
Trunk P. 51Doors P. 46
Fuel filler door P. 85
Rear turn signal lights
P. 151
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Trunk opener P. 51
Fuel filler door opener P. 85
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 176
Satellite switches P. 348
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 156
∗: If equipped
VSC off switch P. 202
SNOW mode switch P. 144
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Distance switch ∗ P. 181
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗ P. 233

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.

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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.

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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 .............................................. 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 55
Driving position memory ........ 56
Seat position memory.............. 60
Head restraints .......................... 62
Seat belts ..................................... 65
Steering wheel........................... 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 74
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 76 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 78
Moon roof .................................... 81
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 85
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 88
Alarm............................................ 90
Theft prevention labels ........... 93
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 94
SRS airbags ................................ 96
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 108
Child restraint systems .......... 113
Installing child restraints......... 117

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly in the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 91 [Research Octane Number 96] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity (reference)
16.9 gal. (64 L, 14.0 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener is inoperableThe lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the battery is
discharged or for any other reason.