fuel lexus LFA 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 LFA (OM77006U) User Guide

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1-5. Refueling
NOTICE
■Refueling
●Use only the specified premium-unleaded (unleaded high-octane) gasoline.
Never use regular unleaded gasoline, poor quality gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene,
any type of alcohol-based fuel, or any type of fuel other than that specified for this
vehicle. Also, be careful not to mix up the fuel and washer fluid. Failure to follow
these precautions may cause damage to the vehicle.
●Do not spill fuel, as it may damage the vehicle's painted surface.

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2-1. Driving procedures
■Engine speed restrictions
The following restrictions exist for engine protection:
●The engine speed is limited to 7400 rpm if the total mileage shown on the
odometer is less than 310 miles (500 km).
●The engine speed is limited when the engine is not sufficiently warmed-up, such
as immediately after the engine is started or during the engine warm-up period.
The variable red zone shows the maximum engine speed currently available.
(  P. 1 1 9 )
●The engine speed is limited to 4400 rpm for approximately 8 minutes when the
engine is started with the coolant temperature at 5 F (-15 C) or lower.
●The engine speed may be limited when either the coolant temperature gauge
or oil temperature gauge is flashing.
■Idling with five cylinders
To improve fuel consumption, the engine may idle at a reduced speed using five cyl-
inders on one side of the engine whil e stopped or immediately before stopping
when 1st gear is selected in AUTO driving mode. During this time, “5 cylinders
idling” will be displayed on the meter an d vibration or a change in engine sound
may occur. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) operating sounds
 P. 1 1 0
■Braking sound
●As the LFA uses CCM (Carbon Ceramic Material) brake discs with high-fric-
tion pads, it may be possible to hear the sound of the brakes operating (such as
a rubbing or squealing sound). This is normal and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
●The sound of a motor operating may be heard after the engine is stopped. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from driving at high speeds on wet surfaces such as on an expressway in
the rain, as the LFA is fitted with wide-t read tires that may increase the risk of
hydroplaning.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■When parking the vehicle
P. 1 1 0
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P. 3 6 0 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerato r pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your bo dy around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the rear hatch is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause
driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not select Neutral while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking, resulting in an accident.
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering system will not operate properly if the engine is not running.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Speedometer
Tachometer
Gear indicator (P. 1 0 4 )
Driving mode indicator ( P. 1 0 4 )
Trip information display
Displays trip meter, fuel economy and other driving information ( P. 118)
Odometer
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature becomes
284 F (140 C) or higher, a buzzer will sound and this display will flash.
( P. 313)
Clock ( P. 1 4 8 )
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the pressure of the engine oil in the engine. If the oil pressure drops,
a buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed. ( P. 3 2 4 )
Fuel gauge
Displays remaining fuel quantity an d reminds the driver to refuel. (P. 3 1 5 )
Outside temperature display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature
exceeds 244 F (118 C), a buzzer will sound and this display will flash.
( P. 313)
Menu
Allows driver to set various functions and check vehicle status. ( P. 1 2 4 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction. ( P. 3 2 2 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Trip informationThe information on the trip infor-
mation display can be changed
when in the normal display by
pressing up or down on the control
pad.
■ Trip meter
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record
and display different distances indepen-
dently.
The function can be reset by pressing up or
down on the control pad for longer than
one second when the trip meter “A” or “B” is
displayed.
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion.
Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing up or
down on the control pad for longer than
one second when the average fuel con-
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Average vehicle speed
■ Driving range
Displays the average vehicle speed since
the engine was started or the function was
reset.
The function can be reset by pressing up or
down on the control pad for longer than
one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be driven may dif-
fer from that displayed.
When only a small amou nt of fuel is added
to the tank, the display may not be updated.
■Va r i a b l e r e d z o n e
■Engine coolant and engine oil temperature displays
In congested traffic, the engine coolant and engine oil displays may show a higher
than usual temperature. This is not a ma lfunction. If temperatures are abnormal,
these displays will flash.
To help protect the engine, the red zone of
the tachometer starts at different engine
speeds ranging from 4400 rpm to 9000
rpm depending on the engine coolant tem-
perature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Using the menu
The meter display settings and vehicle status can be checked using the con-
trol pad located on the steer ing wheel and the menu display.
■Menu structure
Menu itemFunction
Speed Ind ( P. 1 2 6 ) Changes color when the vehicle
reaches a set speed.
Rev Ind ( P. 1 2 9 ) A ring-shaped indicat
or appears in the
tachometer when the engine reaches a
set speed.
Status
(  P. 132) Trip Info Indicates the current fuel consumption,
average fuel consumption, average
vehicle speed, and driving range.
Oil Level Shows the amount of engine oil in the oil
tank.
Oil Mainte-
nance Indicates engine oil replacement timing.
Tire Pressure Shows inflation pressure of each tire.
Lap Timer ( P. 142) Measures and shows lap times.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Control pad
Press up, down, left and right on
the control pad to select and
change menu settings.
Pressing left changes the display as
follows:
Press: Returns to the previous
screen.
Press and hold: Returns to the nor-
mal display. (P. 116)
Brightness (
P. 1 4 7 ) Allows driver to adju
st the brightness of
the meter and interior illumination.
Settings
(  P. 1 4 8 ) Needle
Allows driver to change the needle
color for the tachometer.
Rev Peak Displays an afterimage of the tachome-
ter needle at th
e maximum engine
speed.
Clock Allows driver to adjust the displayed
time and choose between 12-hour (12H)
and 24-hour (24H) mode.
Shortcut Allows driver to jump to a preset display.
Units Changes units used to indicate distance,
speed and fuel consumption.
Te m p Changes the display temperature
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Language Changes the language displayed.
Wa r n i n g ( P. 322) Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehicle's
systems. (“Menu” is displayed when
there is no warning occurring.)
Menu itemFunction

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■“Trip Info” (trip information)
Displays current fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, average
vehicle speed and driving range.
Select “Trip Info” and press right on
the control pad.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel
consumption.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
This function can be reset from
the normal display. (P. 118)
Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the function was
reset.
This function can be reset from
the normal display. ( P. 1 1 9 )
Driving range
Displays the estimated maxi-
mum distance that can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.
When only a small amount of
fuel is added to the tank, the dis-
play may not be updated.
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