2011 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The right hand signal will
flash until you release the
lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 2 2 2 )
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
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Horn
To sound the horn, press on
or close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer gauge display and
multi-information display may differ depending on the model/type.
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the temperature is too
high, the display will flash.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature. If the temperature is too high,
the display will flash.
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since
the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be
used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Multi-information display
P. 167
Tachometer

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Shift position and shift range/gear display
Displays the shift position along with the currently selected shift
range or gear. (P. 153, 155)
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is
being displayed.
Speedometers
Display the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
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Changing units for the digital speedometer (right-hand drive vehicles only)
Units for the digital speedometer can be changed between km/h and mph by
pushing and holding the odometer/trip meter reset button while the odome-
ter is displayed. At this time, all the units for the multi-information display
will also change.
CAUTION
When the temperature of the display is extremely low
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the shift position
and shift range/gear display. At extremely low temperatures, the display
may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s downshifting and the new
gear number appearing on the display. In this case, wait until the display
changes and take care not to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The following may indicate that the engine is overheating. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 465)
• The display on the engine coolant temperature gauge flashes
• The display on the engine oil temperature gauge flashes

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and tachometer gauge display, indi-
cators and warning lights may differ depending on the model/type.
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started,
or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for details.
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Turn signal indicator
(P. 159)Cruise control indicator
(P. 180, 184)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 172)
(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-
sensor indicator (P.
199)
Tail light indicator
(P. 172)Slip indicator (P.
206)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 175)VSC off indicator
(P. 206)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 175)“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 206)
“SNOW” indicator
(P. 152)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 135)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 152, 207)“DRL OFF” indicator
(P. 173)
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