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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control .............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Rear hatch .......................................... 29
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Seats ..................................................... 32
Seat belts ............................................ 36
Steering wheel................................... 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...................................... 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................................ 46
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 49
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 53
Alarm.................................................... 55 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 59
SRS airbags ........................................ 61
Passenger occupant classification system .................... 72
Child restraint sy stems ................. 76
Installing child restraints .............. 80
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Ignition switch ................................... 98
ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox)................ 102
Turn signal lever............................... 112
Parking brake ................................... 113
Horn...................................................... 115
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 116
Indicators and warning lights................................................... 121
Using the menu .............................. 124
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 160
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systemsRear view monitor system ......... 163
Driving assist systems.................. 166
Active rear wing .............................. 171
Launch control ............................... 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 176
Vehicle load limits ......................... 179
Winter driving tips ........................ 180
Trailer towing .................................. 182
Dinghy towing ................................ 183
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with
navigation system) ..................... 186
Automatic air conditioning system (without
navigation syst em) ..................... 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...................................... 201
3-2. Using the audio system Audio/video system some basics ................................. 202 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 207
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 209
• Glove box ..................................... 210
• Door pockets ............................... 212
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors.......................................... 213
Power outlet .................................... 214
Floor mats......................................... 215
Luggage compartment features........................................... 218
Safety Connect .............................. 219
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 228
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 235
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 240
General maintenance ................ 242
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 246
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlight cleaners P. 160
Front side marker lights P. 158
Hood P. 250
Headlight low/high
beams and daytime
running lights

P. 158, 159
Parking lights P. 158
Front turn signal lights P. 112
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 43
Windshield wipers P. 160

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Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
P. 42
Power outlet
P. 214
Bottle holder P. 211
USB port , *
AUX port , *
Tilt sensor cancel
switch
P. 56
Interior lights
Down light
“SOS” button
*, 
P. 207
P. 207
P. 219
Vanity mirror
Sun visors P. 213
P. 213
Tire pressure gauge
P. 278
Penlight P. 211
: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 201
Door lock switch
P. 25
Remote Touch 

*P. 187
Power window switches
P. 46
Air conditioning system P. 186, 194

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door openerswitch
P. 49
Hood lock release lever P. 250
VSC off switch P. 167
Rear hatch opener switch P. 29
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 43

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ......... 22
Doors ............................................ 25
Rear hatch ................................... 29
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Seats............................................. 32
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Steering wheel ............................ 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 42
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .......................... 46 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 49
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system.... 53
Alarm............................................ 55
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 59
SRS airbags .................................. 61
Passenger occupant classification system.............. 72
Child restraint systems ............ 76
Installing child restraints......... 80

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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)
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Before driving
Seatback fold and returnTo enable easier loading and unloading of luggage, the seats can be
moved using the seatback fold and return switch. A buzzer will sound
once the seat starts moving. Fold
Press the switch to fold the seat-
back down and move the seat for-
ward.
Return
Press the switch to return the seat
to its former position.
Power easy access system*
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver's seat will auto-
matically perform the following operations: Exiting the vehicle: When the key
is removed from the ignition
switch, the driver’s seat will move
backward (auto away function).
Entering the vehicle: When the key
is inserted into the ignition switch,
the driver’s seat will move forward
(auto return function).
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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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.