lexus LFA 2012 Technical Information / LEXUS 2012 LFA: INSIDE THE LFA

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If the vehicle battery is discharged
3 Allow the battery to charge for a while, and then start the engine.
4 When the engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order
of how they were connected.

Negative battery terminal structure
The LFA's batter y terminals can be
disconnected by raising the lever and
disconnecting the terminal.
When reconnecting the terminal, make
sure that the lever is lowered into the
lock position.
Lock position

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Use a flatbed truck suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance. To prevent body
damage, do not tow with a wheel-lift or sling type truck. We recommend having your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service load and unload the vehicle whenever
possible.
Please refer to the following dimensions when choosing an appropriate tow/transport
vehicle.
Approach angleMinimum ground
clearance Break-over angleDeparture angle
7.1 degrees4.3 in. (110 mm) 11.1 degrees11.6 degrees
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■Loading the vehicle onto a transport vehicle
1 Open the rear hatch and remove the
cover.
Rear hatch opener switch (" P. 12)
Manually unlock the rear hatch (
" P. 95)
When transporting the vehicle

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When transporting the vehicle
2 Release the belt and take out the tool
bag.
Ta ke t h e t ow i n g e ye l e t a n d f l a t h e a d
screwdriver.
3 Re m ove t h e e ye l e t c ove r u s i n g a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between
the screwdriver and the vehicle body, as shown
in the illustration.
4 Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
5 Completely lower the transport vehicle’s flatbed and attach its cable to the towing
eyelet.
6 Slowly wind up the transport vehicle’s
cable, being careful to avoid contact
between the LFA and the flatbed.
Use additional ramps if necessary.

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7 Select Neutral, engage the parking
brake, and turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position.
8 When the LFA is completely loaded
onto the transport vehicle, secure it
with tire belts and chocks.
Be careful not to damage the tires with the
edge of the chocks.

Disabling the tilt sensor
If the tilt sensor is left on when loading the LFA onto a transport vehicle, the auto
alarm may activate.
1 Stop the engine and remove the
key.
2 Press the tilt sensor cancel switch
located inside the glove box.
3 While the indicator is flashing faster
than normal, close all the doors and
lock the vehicle using the wireless
remote control.

Section 04
Technical information

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Technical information
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights
Seating Capacity2
Minimum Ground Clearance 110 mm
Drag coefficient 0.31
Curb Weight 1,480 kg-1,590 kg*
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1,660 kg-1,755 kg*
Fuel Tank Capacity (Reference) 73 L (19.3 gal., 16.1 Imp. gal.)
S401-01
1,580 mm1,570 mm
930 mm - 940 mm* 2,605 mm
4,495 mm - 4,505 mm* 960 mm1,220 mm
- 1,265 mm*
1,895 mm
*: Figures vary according to equipment and destination.