Lexus IS F Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information ........................... 20

Keys ...................................................... 20

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk .................. 22

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 22

Wireless remote control.............. 34

Doors.................................................... 37

Trunk...................................................... 41

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel).......................... 44

Front seats.......................................... 44

Driving position memory ............. 45

Seat position memory ................... 48

Head restraints................................ 50

Seat belts ............................................. 51

Steering wheel.................................. 57

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 59

Outside rear view mirrors........... 60

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof .......... 62

Power windows................................ 62

Moon roof .......................................... 64

1-5. Refueling........................................ 67

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70

Engine immobilizer system......... 70

Alarm.................................................... 72

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 74

1-7. Safety information....................... 75

Correct driving posture ............... 75

SRS airbags ....................................... 77

Front passenger occupant

classification system................... 88

Child restraint systems ................. 93

Installing child restraints............... 96

2-1. Driving procedures................... 106

Driving the vehicle........................ 106

Engine (ignition) switch ................ 114

Automatic transmission............... 118

Turn signal lever............................. 126

Parking brake .................................. 127

2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 128

Gauges and meters ..................... 128

Indicators and warning lights ... 132

Multi-information display........... 135

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers.................... 139

Headlight switch............................ 139

Fog light switch .............................. 142

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 143

Headlight cleaner switch ........... 146

2-4. Using other driving systems.... 147

Cruise control ................................ 147

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 150

Intuitive parking assist ................. 160

Driving assist systems.................. 166

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 173

2-5. Driving information................... 176

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.............. 186

Automatic air

conditioning system .................. 186

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers ............. 194

3-2. Using the audio system............ 195

Audio system types...................... 195

Using the radio............................... 198

Using the CD player.................. 205

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs..................................... 211

Optimal use of the audio

system .............................................. 217

Using the AUX adapter............ 220

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................. 221

3-3. Using the interior lights.......... 223

Interior lights list............................ 223

• Interior lights ............................... 225

• Personal lights ............................ 225

3-4. Using the storage features.... 227

List of storage features .............. 227

• Glove box .................................... 227

• Console box................................ 228

• Overhead console ................... 229

• Cup holders................................. 230

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 232

3-5. Other interior features .......... 233

Sun visors......................................... 233

Vanity mirror.................................. 234

Clock................................................. 235

Satellite switches .......................... 236

Ashtrays ........................................... 239

Cigarette lighter........................... 240

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Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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Power outlet.................................... 241

Seat heaters.................................... 242

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 244

Armrest ............................................ 246

Trunk storage extension............ 247

Coat hooks ..................................... 249

Floor mat......................................... 250

Trunk features................................. 251

Garage door opener.................. 254

Compass.......................................... 259

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 264

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 264

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 267

4-2. Maintenance ............................. 270

Maintenance requirements ..... 270

General maintenance................ 272

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 275

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance............................ 276

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 276

Hood.................................................. 279

Positioning a floor jack.............. 280

Engine compartment.................. 282

Tires ................................................... 296

Tire inflation pressure................. 307

Wheels................................................. 311

Air conditioning filter................... 313

Electronic key battery................. 316

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................. 318

Headlight aim................................. 332

Light bulbs....................................... 334

5-1. Essential information.............. 340

If your vehicle needs to

be towed...................................... 340

If you think something

is wrong......................................... 346

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347

Event data recorder................... 348

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency.............................. 350

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ....................................... 350

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 360

If you have a flat tire..................... 374

If the engine will not start ......... 383

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 384

If you lose your keys................... 385

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ...................... 386

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................. 389

If your vehicle overheats ........... 392

If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 395

6-1. Specifications............................ 398

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 398

Fuel information........................... 409

Tire information.............................. 412

6-2. Customization .......................... 424

Customizable features .............. 424

6-3. Initialization ............................... 429

Items to initialize ........................... 429

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 432

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 433

Abbreviation list .................................. 436

Alphabetical index.............................. 438

What to do if... ...................................... 449

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Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights (high beam)

P. 139

Pictorial index

Exterior

Front turn signal lights

P. 126

Front fog lights

P. 142

Side marker lights

P. 139

Headlights (low/high beam)

P. 139

Hood

P. 279

Parking lights

P. 139

Windshield wipers

P. 143

Moon roof 

P. 64

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 60

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: If equipped

Tires

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 374

P. 407

P. 412

Tail lights

P. 139

Side marker lights

P. 139

Trunk

P. 41

Rear window defogger

P. 194

Doors

P. 37

Fuel filler door

P. 67

Rear turn signal lights

P. 126

8

A

Power window

switches

P. 62

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 51

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 77

SRS knee airbags

P. 77

SRS driver airbag

P. 77

Floor mats

P. 250

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 232

Head restraints

P. 50

Front seats

P. 44

Cup holders

P. 230

SRS side airbags

P. 77

Console box

P. 228

Power outlet

P. 241

Ashtrays

P. 239

Armrest

P. 246

AUX adapter

P. 220

Cup holders

P. 230

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Compass

P. 259

Garage door opener switches

P. 254

Personal lights

P. 225

Moon roof switch 

P. 64

Interior lights

P. 225

Vanity mirrors

P. 234

Personal lights

P. 225

Interior lights

P. 225

Sun visors

P. 233

Coat hooks

P. 249

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 77

A

: If equipped

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 59

Overhead console

P. 229

10

B

Driving position memory switches

Seat position memory switches

P. 45

P. 48

Inside door lock buttons

P. 37

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 60

Window lock switch

P. 62

Power window switches

P. 62

Pictorial index

Interior

Door lock switches

P. 37

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C

Seat heater switches 

Seat heater/ventilator switches



P. 242

P. 244

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 118

Shift lock override button

P. 384

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 240

P. 239

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 139

P. 126

P. 142

Paddle shift switches

P. 120, 122

Gauges and meters

P. 128

Multi-information display

P. 135

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 143

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 114

Trunk opener main switch

P. 41

Glove box

P. 227

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 57

Parking brake pedal

P. 127

Hood release lever

P. 279

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Without navigation system

Navigation

system

*

Clock

P. 235

Audio

system

P. 195

Air conditioning

system

P. 186

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 194

Security indicator

P. 70, 72

Emergency

flashers

Clock

P. 235

Audio system*

Security indicator

P. 70, 72

Emergency flashers

Air conditioning

system

*

With navigation system

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

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

A

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

With navigation system Without navigation system

Telephone switch*

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 147

P. 150

Distance switch 

P. 150

“DISP” switch

P. 136

Talk switch*

“DISP” switch

P. 136

Distance switch 

P. 150

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 147

P. 150

C

B

Audio remote control

switches

P. 221

15

E

Trunk opener

P. 41

Fuel filler door opener

P. 67

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 146

Satellite switches

P. 236

Instrument panel light

control knob

P. 130

: If equipped

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

VSC off switch

P. 168

F-sport mode total control switch

P. 120, 169

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of

alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol

and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,

which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers

or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts

the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can

result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or

others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or

use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette

lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat

build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Safety symbol

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is

ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the

risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its

equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must

not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle

with a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or

“Do not let this happen”.

Before driving

1

19

1-1. Key information ............... 20

Keys.............................................. 20

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk ............................... 22

Smart access system with

push-button start .................... 22

Wireless remote control......... 34

Doors ............................................ 37

Trunk .............................................. 41

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel).............. 44

Front seats................................... 44

Driving position memory........ 45

Seat position memory............. 48

Head restraints......................... 50

Seat belts ...................................... 51

Steering wheel........................... 57

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror......................................... 59

Outside rear view mirrors...... 60

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and

moon roof........................ 62

Power windows.......................... 62

Moon roof................................... 64

1-5. Refueling .......................... 67

Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 70

Engine immobilizer

system........................................ 70

Alarm............................................ 72

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)....................................... 74

1-7. Safety information........... 75

Correct driving posture ......... 75

SRS airbags ................................ 77

Front passenger occupant

classification system.............. 88

Child restraint systems ........... 93

Installing child restraints......... 96

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1-1. Key information

Keys

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

The mechanical key can only be

inserted in one direction, as the key

only has grooves on one side. If the

key cannot be inserted in a lock

cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt

to insert it.

After using the mechanical key,

store it in the electronic key. Carry

the mechanical key together with

the electronic key. If the electronic

key battery is depleted or the entry

function does not operate properly,

you will need the mechanical key.

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access

system with push-button start

(P. 22)

• Operating the wireless

remote control function

(P. 3 4 )

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

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