2009 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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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ....................... 131
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 135
Multi-information display........... 138
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 142
Fog light switch .............................. 145
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 146
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 153
Intuitive parking assist ................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 169
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 180
Vehicle load limits ......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing .................................. 186
Dinghy towing ................................ 187 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 198
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ...................... 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the CD player................... 209
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 215
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 221
Using the AUX adapter............ 224
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 225
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 227
• Interior lights ............................... 229
• Personal lights ............................ 229
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3-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features................ 231
• Glove box...................................... 231
• Console box ................................ 232
• Overhead console.................... 233
• Cup holders................................. 234
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 236
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 237
Vanity mirror ................................. 238
Clock ................................................. 239
Satellite switches .......................... 240
Ashtrays ........................................... 243
Cigarette lighter ........................... 244
Power outlet ................................... 245
Seat heaters .................................... 246
Armrest ........................................... 248
Trunk storage extension............ 249
Coat hooks ...................................... 251
Floor mat.......................................... 252
Trunk features................................ 253
Garage door opener.................. 256
Compass.......................................... 262 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 268
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.............................. 271
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 274
General maintenance ................ 276
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 279
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 280
Hood................................................. 283
Positioning a floor jack............... 284
Engine compartment.................. 286
Tires .................................................. 300
Tire inflation pressure.................... 311
Wheels............................................... 315
Air conditioning filter................... 317
Electronic key battery ............... 320
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 322
Headlight aim................................. 336
Light bulbs ...................................... 338
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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*
Clock

P. 239
Audio
system

P. 199
Air conditioning
system
P. 190
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 198
Security indicator
P. 71, 73
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 344
Clock P. 239
Audio system*
Security indicator
P. 71, 73
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 344
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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 190
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 198
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types................. 199
Using the radio....................... 202
Using the CD player ............ 209
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................. 215
Optimal use of the audio
system ...................................... 221
Using the AUX adapter ....... 224
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ...................... 225
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 227
• Interior lights ........................ 229
• Personal lights ...................... 229 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features.......... 231
• Glove box ............................... 231
• Console box ......................... 232
• Overhead console.............. 233
• Cup holders .......................... 234
• Bottle holders/door pockets ........................ 236
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 237
Vanity mirror ........................... 238
Clock ......................................... 239
Satellite switches ................... 240
Ashtrays.................................... 243
Cigarette lighter .................... 244
Power outlet ............................ 245
Seat heaters ............................ 246
Armrest .................................... 248
Trunk storage extension ...... 249
Coat hooks ............................... 251
Floor mat .................................. 252
Trunk features ......................... 253
Garage door opener ............ 256
Compass .................................. 262

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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 temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode.
The air conditioning system automati cally switches between outside air
and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature 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
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Interior features
08_IS F_U_(L/O_0808)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. The air flow shown
on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet