key lexus LFA 2012 Technical Information / LEXUS 2012 LFA (OM77006U) Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
■If the engine does not start
●Repeat the procedure again. If the engine does not start after a few tries, the
“ENGINE START” switch may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
●Check to make sure that the brake pedal is firmly depressed and that “N” is dis-
played in the gear indicator. (If the brake pedal is not depressed or “N” is not
displayed, the engine will not start.)
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 5 3 )
●In order to protect the engine, the engine may not start when the engine coolant
temperature or the engine oil temperature is below -13 F (-25C). In that case,
a buzzer will sound and “Temp low Engine cannot be started” will be shown on
the meter. ( P. 3 2 7 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■After reconnecting the battery
If the gear indicator is not displayed when an attempt is made to start the engine,
the engine is not yet ready to start. Depr ess the brake pedal for several seconds and
wait for the gear indicator to appear.
When starting the engine, the ignition switch
may seem stuck in the “LOCK” position. To
free it, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel slightly left and right.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Daytime running light system (Canada only)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail lights turn
on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (The light turns off immediately if on the key is pressed
after both side doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or turn the
light switch to once and then back to or
.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-4. Using the storage features
Glove boxThe glove box can be opened by pr essing the lock release button and
locked and unlocked using the premium master key or master key.
Open
Unlock
Lock
The following items are attached on the back of the glove box lid: Tire pressure gauge (P. 2 7 8 )
Penlight ( P. 211)
Glove box

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.............. 302
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 303
If you think something is wrong ..................................... 308
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 309
Event data recorder ............... 310 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 312
If a warning message is displayed................................ 322
If you have a flat tire............... 332
If the engine will not start .... 343
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote
control transmitter ............. 344
If the parking brake cannot be released ............. 345
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................ 348
If your vehicle overheats ...... 351
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 355

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys/wireless remote control transmitter
■Keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the
other keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate.
However, there may be cases where an additional premium master key
cannot be made. For details, ask your Lexus dealer.
■ Wireless remote control transmitter
New genuine wireless remote control transmitters can be purchased
and programmed by your Lexus deal er. If a wireless remote control
transmitter has been lost, bring th e other wireless remote control
transmitter when going to pick up the new transmitter.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●If the engine is turned off, the power assist for the brakes and steering may not
function, making braking and steering more difficult. Decelerate as much as pos-
sible before turning off the engine.
●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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6-2. Customization
Door lock
(
P. 2 5 )Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked
in two stepsBoth side doors
unlocked in one
step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function Off On
Opening driver's door
unlocks both side doors Off On
Pow e r e a s y
access system
(
P. 3 2 ) Auto away function Off On
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 4 6 ) Key linked operation Off
Open and close
Open onlyClose only
Wireless remote control
linked operation Off Open only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 5 8 ) Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
ASG
(Automated
Sequential
Gearbox)
(
P. 1 0 2 ) Reverse warning buzzer Intermittent Once
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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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”.

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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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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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*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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