lexus LFA 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 LFA OWNERS MANUAL (OM77006U)

Index
399
Abbreviation list .................... 400
Alphabetical index ................. 402
What to do if... ........................ 415
For details of equipment related to the navigation system,
such as the audio system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.

400
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASG Automated Sequential Gearbox
CCM Carbon Ceramic Material
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS Global Positioning System
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure-
ment
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
OBD On Board Diagnostics

401
Abbreviation list
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
WWFC World-Wide Fuel Charter
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

402
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
“AUTO” driving mode ........................ 104
A/C ................................................... 186, 194
ABS.............................................................. 166
Active rear wing ....................................... 171
Air conditioning filter ..........................283
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 283
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................... 186, 194
Air gauge ................................................. 278
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 65
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 68
Airbag warning light .......................... 314
General airbag precautions ........... 68
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Passenger occupant classification system.......................... 72
Proper driving posture ...................... 59
Seat airbag precautions .................... 68
Seat belt airbag operating conditions.............................................. 65
SRS airbags ............................................... 61 Alarm ............................................................ 55
Anti-lock brake system ........................166
ASG ............................................................ 102
Audio input*
1
Audio system.......................................... 202
Auto away function................................. 33
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................................... 186, 194
Automated Sequential Gearbox .... 102
Average fuel consumption ........ 118, 132
Average vehicle speed ............... 119, 132
AUX port*
1
A

403
Alphabetical index
Back camera ............................................ 163
Back doorOpener.......................................................29
Back door light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ................................................. 367
Back monitor ........................................... 163
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 367
Battery Checking ............................................... 265
Terminals ............................................... 265
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ........................ 348
Warning light......................................... 313
Warning message .............................327
Wireless remote control
battery ..................................................... 285
Bottle holder ..............................................211
Brake Braking sound........................................ 90
CCM brake disc ............................... 365
Fluid ...........................................................262
Parking brake ..........................................113
Warning light............................... 312, 314
Warning message .............................327
Brake assist ............................................... 166
Brightness control ................................. 147 Camera ...................................................... 163
Care
Exterior....................................................228
Interior .....................................................235
Seat belts ................................................236
Cargo capacity ........................................176
CCM brake disc ...................................365
Chains ..........................................................181
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................... 76
Booster seats, installation ................. 82
Convertible seats, definition ............ 76
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Installing CRS with seat belts ........... 81
Installing CRS with top straps.........83
Passenger occupant classification system ......................... 72
Child safety Active rear wing ................................... 172
Airbag precautions ..............................68
Battery precautions .............268, 350
Child restraint system ......................... 76
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................38
Installing child restraints.................... 80
Power window precautions ............48
Rear hatch precautions......................30
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions...... 286
Seat belt guide........................................ 37
Seat belt precautions .......................... 39
Seat heater precautions..................... 35B
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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404
Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ................................................... 228
Interior ..................................................... 235
Seat belts................................................ 236
Clock .......................................................... 148
Condenser ............................................... 261
Control pad .............................................. 125
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................351
Current fuel consumption.................. 132
Customizable features ...................... 383
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ..........................................201
Side mirror ..............................................201
Dimension*
2
Dinghy towing ......................................... 183
Discharge headlights Discharge headlight precautions ...................................... 300
Replacing light bulbs........................ 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage.................................................. 367
Display Menu display.......................................... 124
Rear view monitor system...............163
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message............................. 322
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 247 Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .........................207
Wattage ..................................................367
Door pockets ........................................... 212
Doors Door lock ......................................... 22, 25
Door windows ........................................46
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Down light ............................................... 207
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 315
Driving Correct posture.................................... 59
Procedures.............................................. 88
Driving mode .......................................... 104
Driving range ............................................ 119
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405
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 166
Emergency, in case ofIf the active rear wing will not operate ....................................... 325
If the engine will not start ............... 343
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 50
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 345
If the rear hatch cannot be opened ....................................................29
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 348
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 312
If the warning light turns on ............ 312
If the warning message is displayed .............................................322
If you have a flat tire ........................ 332
If you lose your keys ........................ 344
If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
If you think something is wrong...................................................308
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 355
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 303
If your vehicle overheats.................. 351 Emergency flashers
Switch.......................................................302
Engine “ENGINE START” switch ...............98
Compartment......................................256
Engine coolant ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Engine speed restrictions .................90
Engine starting restrictions............... 181
Hood ....................................................... 250
How to start the engine .....................98
Identification number ...................... 358
Idling with five cylinders.....................90
If the engine will not start................343
Ignition switch .........................................98
Overheating .......................................... 351
Tachometer ......................................... 260
Variable red zone................................. 119
Warning light ........................................ 314
Warning message ................. 324, 327
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................362
Checking .............................................. 260
Coolant type ........................................362
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180E
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.

406
Alphabetical index
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system.................. 53
Engine oil Adding engine oil .............................. 257
Capacity ...................................................361
Checking ............................................... 257
Engine oil consumption..................258
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Oil brand .................................................361
Temperature ......................................... 100
Warning message..................324, 327
Engine oil level ........................................ 132
Engine oil maintenance ....................... 132
Engine oil temperature.......................... 116
EPS .............................................................. 166
Event data recorder ............................. 310 First-aid kit ................................................ 218
Flatbed tow truck.................................. 306
Floor jack ................................................. 253
Floor mats ..................................................215
Fluid
Brake ........................................................262
Washer....................................................264
Front turn signal lights Switch .......................................................... 112
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 360
Fuel gauge ................................................ 116
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 309
Fuel tank cap ...........................................49
Information ........................................... 368
Warning light......................................... 315
Fuel consumption .......................... 118, 132
Fuel filler door Fuel tank.....................................................49
Washer fluid .........................................264
Fuel pump shut off system................. 309
Fuses .......................................................... 287
Gauges Adding engine oil...............................257
Tire pressure.........................................270
Meter ........................................................... 116
Gear changes ......................................... 102
Glove box ................................................. 210F
G

407
Alphabetical index
Hazard lights .......................................... 302
Headlight cleaner ..................................160
Headlight low/high beams.................158
HeadlightsDischarge headlight precautions .......................................300
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 367
Heaters Seat heaters..............................................32
Side mirror .............................................. 201
High beams ..............................................158
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Hill-start assist control ......................... 166
Hood ......................................................... 250
Hooks Tonneau cover ..................................... 218
Horn.............................................................. 115
Hub socket................................................ 281 I/M test...................................................... 246
Identification
Engine..................................................... 358
Vehicle ................................................... 358
Ignition switch............................................98
Ignition switch light............................... 207
Illuminated entry system .................... 207
Illumination .............................................. 207
Indicator lights........................................... 121
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 386
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 42
Interior lights Down light .............................................207
Ignition switch light............................207
Interior lights .........................................207
Switch...................................................... 208
Wattage .................................................. 367
Intermittent adjuster ............................. 160HI

408
Alphabetical index
JackPositioning a floor jack.................... 253
Keys If you lose your keys......................... 344
If you lose your wireless remote control................................. 344
Ignition switch......................................... 98
Key number ............................................. 20
Master key................................................ 20
Premium master key ........................... 20
Valet key ................................................... 20
Wireless remote control key ...........22
Key number................................................ 20 Language setting ................................... 148
Lap timer ....................................................142
Launch control......................................... 174
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ..................................................367
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Lights Door courtesy lights .........................207
Down light .............................................207
Emergency flasher switch............. 302
Hazard light switch .......................... 302
Headlight switch ..................................158
Ignition switch light ............................207
Interior light switches....................... 208
Luggage compartment light ........367
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Turn signal lever..................................... 112
Wattage ..................................................367
Load capacity........................................... 179
Luggage compartment First-aid kit installation....................... 218
Tonneau cover ..................................... 218
Luggage compartmen t features ..... 218
Luggage compartment light ............ 367J
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