heating lexus LFA 2012 Technical Information / LEXUS 2012 LFA (OM77006U) User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, check the engine cool-
ant level and inspect the radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Add engine coolant if necessary.
(P. 362)
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Have the vehicle inspected at the ne arest Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
STEP4
STEP5
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge flashes or a loss of power is experi-
enced.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.

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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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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”.

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ..........247
General maintenance ......................242
Maintenance data .............................358
Maintenance requirements .......... 240
Manual transmission ............................. 102
Master key ................................................. 20
Menu display............................................ 124
Meter Control pad............................................ 125
Instrument panel light control ....... 147
Menu.......................................................... 124
Meters .........................................................116
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 42
Side mirror heater ............................... 201
Side mirrors..............................................43
Vanity mirror ......................................... 213
Navigation system*
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Needle color setting .............................148
Neutral Selecting Neutral.................................103
Noise from under vehicle ...................... 15 Odometer................................................... 116
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 257
Front counter gear ............................363
Oil level ...................................................... 132
Oil maintenance..................................... 132
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 49
Hood ....................................................... 250
Rear hatch ................................................ 29
Washer fluid ......................................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors ................... 43
Outside temperature display ........... 186
Outside temperature unit ..........116, 148
Overheating, Engine............................ 351
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Alphabetical index
Paddle shift switches ............................ 102
Parking ........................................................ 88
Parking brakeIf the parking brake cannot be released........................................ 345
Parking brake ..........................................113
Warning light ...............................312, 314
Warning message................. 324, 325
Passenger occupant classification system ............................ 72
Passenger's seat belt reminder light....................................... 315
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Penlight ........................................................ 211
Personal lights Switch ......................................................208
Power easy access system................... 33
Power outlet............................................. 214
Power windows ........................................ 46
Premium master key .............................. 20 Radiator
Overheating .......................................... 351
Radiator grille prec aution ..233, 234
Rear hatch Opener ...................................................... 29
Storage precautions ............................ 29
Rear hatch light Wattage ..................................................367
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Rear view monitor system ..................163
Rear window defogger ....................... 201
Rear wing .................................................... 171
Replacing Air conditioning filter ....................... 283
Fuses .........................................................287
Light bulbs ............................................ 299
Wireless remote control battery ................................................. 285
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..........................................388
Rear view mirror ...................................... 43
Rev indicator ............................................129
Rev Peak ................................................... 148
Reverse selector switch...................... 103PR