2008 Lexus IS F belt

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always we ar safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fa n and belt while the engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 4 0 3 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Engine
Fuel
Model2UR-GSE
Ty p e8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 3.52 in. (94.0  89.5 mm)
Displacement 303.2 cu.in. (4969 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity16.9 gal. (64 L, 14.0 lmp.gal)

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Vehicle specifications
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Ti r e h e i g h t
Wheel diameter
Tire section names
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Uniform Tire Quality GradingThis information has b een prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traf fic Safety Administration of the U.S.
Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi-
cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer an y questions you may have as you read
this information.

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
P. 1 4 3 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
P. 1 6 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
P. 223)
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightingOnOff
Shift lever lightingOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 3 5 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff

For owners7
431
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................. 433

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité
●Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être
en contact avec votre cou ou
glisser de votre épaule.
● Placez la sangle abdominale le
plus bas possible sur les
hanches.
● Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos le
plus droit possible et calez-vous
bien dans le siège.
● Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de
sécurité.
Guide confort de ceinture de sécurité (sièges arrière)
Si la sangle diagonale est proche
du cou de la personne, faites
coulisser le guide de confort de
ceinture de sécurité vers l'avant.

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage .................................................408
Battery Checking ................................................292
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 389
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 180
Bottle holders .........................................232
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 290
Parking brake ........................................ 127
Brake assist ............................................... 166
Care Exterior ................................................... 264
Interior......................................................267
Seat belts ............................................... 268
Cargo capacity ....................................... 176
Cargo hooks ............................................ 251
CD changer ........................................... 205
CD player................................................ 205
Chains ........................................................ 180 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 93
Booster seats, installation ................. 97
Convertible seats, definition ............ 93
Convertible seats, installation ......... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition .......................... 93
Infant seats, installation ....................... 97
Installing CRS with lower anchorages.........................................100
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 97
Installing CRS with top straps......... 101
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................83
Battery precautions ............... 293, 391
Child restraint system ......................... 93
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 54
Installing child restraints.....................96
Moon roof precautions......................66
Power window lock switch .............. 62
Power window precautions ............ 63
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................317
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 52
Seat belt extender precautions......56
Seat belt precautions ..........................55
Seat heater precautions...... 243, 245
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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