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

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1-3.Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seats
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback fold and return switch (P. 3 3 )
Seat heater temperature adjustment dial
When the dial is rotated, the indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the warmer the seat becomes.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■When the seat heater is not in use
Set the dial at “0”. The indicator light goes off.
■Seatback fold and return switch
When the doors are closed, the seatback fo ld and return switch cannot be used to
fold the seatbacks. However, the passenge r seat can be returned using the seat-
back fold and return switch even when the door is closed.
■When using the seatback fold and return switch
In order to enable easier loading and un loading of luggage, the seat belt can be
released from its seat belt guide. After pu lling the upper part of the seat belt guide
away from its magnet, release the seat belt.
■Stopping the seat folding operation partway
Operate a seat ad justment switch.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Customization
The power easy access system can be activated/deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 383)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious in jury in the event of an accident.
■Seatback fold and return switch
Never operate the seat fold switch while the seat is occupied, as the occupant may
become jammed in the seat, resulting in serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's lap belt is comple tely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is
used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. ( P. 8 0 )
■Pregnant women
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle are principally designed for persons of adult size.
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. ( P. 76 )
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt,
follow the instructions on P. 36 regarding seat belt usage.
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the co untry where you reside, please contact your
Lexus dealer for seat belt replacement or installation.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. ( P. 3 6 )
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in
the same manner as other occupants. Extend
the shoulder belt completely over the shoul-
der and position the belt across the chest.
Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only
the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could
suffer death or serious injury as a result of
sudden braking or a collision.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Wearing a seat belt
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
●Always wear a seat belt properly.
●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more
than one person at once, including children.
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the passenger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s weight, which pr events the sensor from detecting the
passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the pas-
senger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the
tab:
Normal position
Anti-glare position
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the ve hicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■Rain clearing mirrors
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following cases, the rain clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but wi ll return after 1 or 2 days' exposure to
direct sunlight.
●After wiping dirt off the mirrors
●When the mirrors fog up
●After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
lots etc. where there is no direct sunlight
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 2 0 1 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
you.

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1-4.Opening and closing the windows
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the opposite
direction will stop window travel
partway.
■The power windows can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened or closed using the key. (P. 2 5 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 2 2 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the ignition switch off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however,
be operated once either side door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed with the door closed by
holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings of the linked key and wireless remote control operation can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 383)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capAfter refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
■When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because th e battery is discharged or for any other
reason.
Open the rear hatch. ( P. 2 9 )
STEP1
Remove the cover.
Pull the lever.STEP2
STEP3

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Before driving
1-6.Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
■ Setting and canceling the engine immobilizer system
U.S.A.
The system will set after the key has been removed from the ignition
switch.
The system will be canceled when the registered key is inserted into the
ignition switch.
Canada
The indicator light flashes after the
key has been removed from the
ignition switch to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the ignition switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle