Lexus IS F 2012 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
2
1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start.......................... 32
Wireless remote control.............. 43
Doors.................................................... 46
Trunk.................................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 54
Driving position memory ............. 55
Seat position memory ................... 59
Head restraints.................................. 61
Seat belts ............................................ 64
Steering wheel.................................. 70
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 72
Outside rear view mirrors........... 74
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 76
Moon roof .......................................... 79
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 86
Alarm................................................... 88
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.).............................................. 91
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 92
SRS airbags ....................................... 94
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 106
Child restraint systems .................. 111
Installing child restraints............... 115
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Climate control

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 138
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 149
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 150
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 154
Multi-information display........... 157
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 162
Fog light switch .............................. 166
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 168
Headlight cleaner switch ............ 172
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise
control.............................................. 177
Intuitive parking assist ................... 191
Driving assist systems.................. 197
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 203
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage...................... 210
Vehicle load limits......................... 213
Winter driving tips ........................ 214
Trailer towing.................................. 216
Dinghy towing ................................. 217
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 220
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers....................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ....................... 230
Using the radio.............................. 233
Using the CD player.................... 241
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 248
Operating an iPod....................... 256
Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX port ................... 275
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 277
2When driving
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
4
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth®audio system ........ 280
Using the Bluetooth®audio
system ........................................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player........ 288
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 292
Bluetooth®audio system
setup .............................................. 298
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones............................ 299
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)................. 303
Making a phone call....................... 311
Setting a mobile phone............... 315
Security and system setup....... 320
Using the phone book................ 324
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 330
• Interior lights ............................... 332
• Personal lights ............................ 332
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 334
• Glove box ................................... 335
• Console box............................... 335
• Overhead console ................... 336
• Cup holders................................. 337
• Bottle holders/
door pockets............................... 339
• Auxiliary box ............................... 339
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 340
Vanity mirrors................................. 341
Clock................................................. 342
Satellite switches .......................... 343
Ashtrays ........................................... 346
Cigarette lighter........................... 347
Power outlet.................................. 348
Seat heaters.................................... 349
Armrest ............................................. 351
Trunk storage extension ........... 352
Coat hooks ..................................... 354
Floor mat......................................... 355
Trunk features................................ 356
Garage door opener................. 359
Compass.......................................... 365
Safety Connect ............................. 369

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 378
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................... 381
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 384
General maintenance............... 386
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 389
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 390
Hood.................................................. 393
Positioning a floor jack............... 394
Engine compartment.................. 396
Tires .................................................... 410
Tire inflation pressure................. 420
Wheels.............................................. 424
Air conditioning filter.................. 426
Electronic key battery................ 429
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................. 431
Headlight aim ................................ 445
Light bulbs....................................... 447
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 454
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................................. 455
If you think something is
wrong.............................................. 461
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 473
If you have a flat tire..................... 487
If the engine will not start .......... 496
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.............................. 497
If you lose your keys................... 498
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 499
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................. 502
If your vehicle overheats.......... 505
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 508
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................. 509
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
6
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 512
Fuel information............................ 523
Tire information............................. 526
6-2. Customization
Customizable features.............. 538
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 543
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 546
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 547
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 549
Abbreviation list................................... 560
Alphabetical index .............................. 562
What to do if... ....................................... 573
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7

8
Parking lights/daytime running lights
P. 162
Pictorial index Exterior
Front turn signal lights
P. 147
Front fog lights
P. 166
Side marker lights
P. 162
Headlights (low/high beam)
P. 162
Hood
P. 393
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Moon roof 
P. 79
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 74
Headlights (high beam)
P. 162

9
Rear window defogger *1
P. 228
Tires
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 487
P. 521
P. 526
Tail lights
P. 162
Side marker lights
P. 162
Trunk
P. 50
Doors
P. 46
Fuel filler door
P. 83
Rear turn signal lights
P. 147
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

10
A
Power window
switches
P. 76
Pictorial index Interior
Seat belts
P. 64
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 94
SRS knee airbags
P. 94
SRS driver airbag
P. 94
Floor mats
P. 355
Bottle holders/door pockets
P. 339
Head restraints
P. 61
Front seats
P. 54
Cup holders
P. 337
SRS side airbags
P. 94
Console box
P. 335
Power outlet
P. 348
Ashtray 
P. 346
Armrest
P. 351
AUX port
USB port
P. 275
P. 256, 264
Cup holders
P. 337

11
Compass 
P. 365
Garage door opener switches
P. 359
Personal lights
P. 332
Moon roof switches 
P. 79
Interior lights
P. 332
Vanity mirrors
P. 341
Personal lights
P. 332
Interior lights
P. 332
Sun visors
P. 340
Coat hooks
P. 354
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 94
A
: If equipped
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 72
Overhead console
P. 336
“SOS” button 
P. 369

12
B
Driving position memory switches
Seat position memory switches
P. 55
P. 59
Inside door lock buttons
P. 46
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 74
Window lock switch
P. 76
Power window switches
P. 76
Pictorial index Interior
Door lock switches
P. 46

13
C
Seat heater switches
P. 349
Automatic transmission shift lever
P. 138
Shift lock override button
P. 497
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray 
Auxiliary box 
P. 347
P. 346
P. 339
: If equipped

14
Multi-information display
P. 157
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 162
P. 147
P. 166
Paddle shift switches
P. 141, 143
Gauges and meters
P. 150
Windshield wiper and washer switch
P. 168
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 134
Trunk opener main switch
P. 50
Glove box
P. 335
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
P. 70
Parking brake pedal
P. 148
Hood release lever
P. 393
Horn
P. 149

15
Without navigation system
Clock
P. 342
Audio
system
P. 230
Air conditioning
system
P. 220
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 228
Security indicator
P. 86, 88
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 454
A

16
Pictorial index Instrument panel
A
Navigation
system*2
Clock
P. 342
Securityindicator
P. 86, 88
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 454
Air conditioning
system*2
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers*2
Audio system*2

17
Telephone switch
P. 304
Cruise control switch 
Dynamic radar cruise control switch 
P. 173
P. 177
F-sport mode
total control
switch
P. 140, 199
“DISP” switch
P. 158
Talk switch *1
P. 304
C
B
Audio remote control
switches
*1
P. 277
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

18
E
Trunk opener
P. 50
Fuel filler door opener
P. 83
Headlight cleaner switch 
P. 172
Satellite switches
P. 343
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 152
: If equipped
VSC off switch
P. 198
SNOW mode switch
P. 140
D
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Distance switch 
P. 177
Windshield wiper de-icer switch 
P. 229

19
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.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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.

20
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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.