2008 Lexus IS F engine

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When Driving
Topic 3
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
Overview
Contents
●Engine (Ignition) SwitchP.1 7
●Automatic TransmissionP.1 8
●F-Sport Mode Total Control
SwitchP. 2 1
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 2
●Multi-information DisplayP. 2 3
●Satellite SwitchesP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 5
●KeysP. 7
●Smart Access System with
Push-button StartP. 8
●Theft Deterrent SystemP.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●Intuitive Parking AssistP. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
ControlP. 2 7
●Seats P.1 1
●Outside Rear View MirrorsP.1 2
●Steering WheelP.1 2
●Driving and Seat Position
Memory SystemP.1 3
●Head RestraintsP.1 4
●Seat BeltsP.1 4
●Anti-glare Inside
Rear View MirrorP.1 5

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Paddle shift switch P.18
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.30
Engine (ignition) switch P.17
Air conditioning system P.36
Emergency flasher switch P.25
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P.31
Security indicator P.9
Audio system P.33
Glove box P.40
Trunk opener main switch P.48
See P.5.
Cruise control switch

Dynamic radar cruise control switch 
P.26
P.27
Distance switch  P.27
F-sport mode total control switch P.21
 : If equipped

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the trunk release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 52.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The security indicator
light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or the wire-
less remote control.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver’s door is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while gently turning the wheel left and right.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Selects a mirror to adjust (“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjusts the mirror up, down, in, or out using
the switch
The mirrors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the mirror select switch
in the neutral position (between “L” and “R”).
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r
Toward the driver1
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3
4
The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Engine (Ignition) Switch....................................... 17
Automatic Transmission ...................................... 18
F-Sport Mode Total Control Switch ................ 21
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 22
Multi-information Display.................................. 23
Satellite Switches ................................................. 24
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 25
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 25
Cruise Control ...................................................... 26
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 27

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When Driving
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Engine (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift
lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
To change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode without turning on the engine, press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The mode can be
changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACCE SSORY modeIGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
MM mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.