lexus LFA 2012 Technical Information / LEXUS 2012 LFA OWNERS MANUAL (OM77006U)

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Alphabetical index
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*
1
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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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

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Alphabetical index
Safety connect......................................... 219
Seat beltsAutomatic locking retractor............ 38
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 236
Emergency locking retractor ..........37
How to wear your seat belt............. 36
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 38
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 38
Reminder light....................................... 315
Seat belt guide ........................................ 37
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 37
Seat belt airbags ........................................ 61
Seat heaters................................................32
Seating capacity ..................................... 179
Seats Adjustment ...............................................32
Adjustment precautions.....................34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................ 235
Properly sitting in the seat................ 59
Power easy access system...............33
Seat heaters..............................................32 Service reminder indicators ............... 121
Settings....................................................... 148
Shift change.............................................. 102
Shift speed level...................................... 107
Shift speed selector .............................. 107
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage .................................................. 367
Side mirror.................................................. 43
“SOS” button*
1
Spark plug................................................ 362
Specifications*2.................................... 358
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speed meter Speed indicator.....................................126
Speed meter ............................................ 116
Start switch .................................................98
Starting the engine ..................................98
Status information.................................. 132
Steering wheel Adjustment ................................................. 41
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....354
Sun visors .................................................. 213
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*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.

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Alphabetical index
Switch“ENGINE START” switch ............... 98
Active rear wing ..................................... 171
Air conditioning system......... 186, 194
Audio system ....................................... 202
AUTO driving mode button......... 104
Control pad ............................................125
Driving mode selector switch ...... 104
Emergency flasher switch ............. 302
Hazard light switch ........................... 302
Interior lights.........................................208
Light switches ....................................... 158
Paddle shift switches ..........................102
Parking brake ..........................................113
Power door lock switch .................... 25
Power window switch ........................ 46
Reverse selector switch .................. 103
Shift speed selector ............................107
Talk switch*
1............................................ 191
Turn signal lever ................................... 167
VSC off switch ........................................112
Wipers and washer switch ............ 160 Tachometer
Tacho indicator .................................... 129
Tachometer.............................................. 116
Rev Peak.................................................. 148
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ........................................................158
Talk switch*
1................................................... 191
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer system ..............53
Timer Lap timer ................................................. 142
Tire information Glossary ................................................. 377
Size ............................................................373
Tire identification number .............. 372
Uniform tire quality grading..........375
Tire inflation pressure ............... 132, 366
Tire inflation pressure gauge ........... 278
Tires Air gauge................................................278
Chains.........................................................181
Checking................................................270
If you have a flat tire ..........................332
Inflation pressure ..................... 132, 366
Inflation pressure sensor ................270
Information ............................................. 371
Size ........................................................... 366
Snow tires................................................180
Tire inflation pressure gauge........278
Tire inflation pressure label ........... 277
Tool bag....................................... 281, 332
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Tonneau cover ........................................ 218
Tool bag ......................................... 281, 332
Total load capacity................................. 179
TowingDinghy towing.......................................183
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 303
Trailer towing......................................... 182
TRAC .......................................................... 166
Traction control ...................................... 166
Transmission shift switches ................ 102
Transmitter If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
Key ................................................................ 22
Replacing the battery ...................... 285
Transporting the vehicle ................... 303 Trip information ..............................118, 132
Trip meter ...................................................118
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch.......................................................... 112
Wattage .................................................. 367
Units ............................................................ 148
Vanity mirror ........................................... 213
VDIM .......................................................... 166
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 166
Vehicle identification number ........ 358
Vehicle stability control....................... 166
Vehicle status .......................................... 132
Vehicle towing .............................. 182, 183
Vehicle speed indicator ...................... 126
VSC............................................................. 166
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers ................................... 312
Warning lights ......................................... 312
Warning messages .............................. 322
WarningsDischarge headlights...................... 300
Replacing light bulbs....................... 300
Washer Capacity ................................................. 362
Checking ............................................... 327
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 180
Switch ....................................................... 160
Warning message............................. 327
Washing and waxing ...........................228
Weight Cargo capacity..................................... 176
Load limits ............................................... 179
Weight*
2
Wheel bolts .............................................. 281
Wheels ....................................................... 281Care ...........................................................281
Size ...........................................................366
Window glasses ...................................... 46
Windows Power windows..................................... 46
Rear window defogger ....................201
Windshield wipers ............................. 160
Washer .................................................... 160
Windshield wipers................................. 160
Wireless remote control key If you lose your wireless remote control................................. 344
Key ................................................................22
Replacing the battery ......................285
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*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 3 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 8Ignition switch
P. 3 4 3If the engine will not start
P. 5 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hoodP. 3 5 1If your vehicle overheats
The parking brake cannot be
releasedP. 3 4 5If the parking brake cannot be released
The key/wireless remote
control is lostP. 3 4 4If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 5Doors
The rear hatch cannot be
openedP. 2 9Rear hatch
The horn begins to soundP. 5 5Alarm

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What to do if...
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 3 5 4If the vehicle becomes stuck
The engine oil temperature
gauge enters the red zone
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 1 2If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 1 2P. 3 1 4
P. 3 1 4P. 3 1 5
P. 3 1 5
or
P. 3 1 4P. 3 1 5
P. 3 1 4P. 3 1 4
Brake system warning light
(red)Malfunction indicator lamp
Brake system warning light
(amber)Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
ABS warning lightPassenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering system
warning light

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What to do if...
P. 3 1 5P. 3 1 4
P. 3 1 3P. 3 1 5
oror
P. 3 1 5P. 3 1 3
P. 3 1 3
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightEngine coolant temperature
warning light*
Engine oil temperature
warning light*
A warning message is displayedP. 3 2 2If a warning message is displayed

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 5 0Rear hatch openerP. 2 9Fuel filler doorP. 4 9
Hood release lever P. 2 5 0Fuel filler door opener P. 4 9Tire inflation pressureP. 3 6 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.3 gal. (73 L, 16.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Vehicle speedFrontRear
Less than 155
(250)
[mph (km/h)]33 (230, 2.3) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
155 (250) or
more
[mph (km/h)]41 (280, 2.8) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
Engine oil brand“Mobil 1 5W-50”