2008 Lexus IS F air conditioning

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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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
3Interior features

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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
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
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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
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With navigation system
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
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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
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

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Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between
outside air and recirculated air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Changes the air outlets used
Off Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Micro dust and pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off button Outside air or recirculated air modeWindshield defoggerPa ss e n g e r ’s s i d e
temperature control
Dual operation button
STEP1
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Interior features
08_IS F_U_(L/O_0711)Press “
∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “∨ ” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on.): The temperature for the
left-hand seat and right-hand seat can be adjusted separately. Operat-
ing the passenger's side temperature control will enter dual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off.): Only (driver’s
side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the is pressed.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
Upper body
Upper body and feet