2011 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual

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Pollen removal mode
In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air
is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
Air conditioning odors
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of
time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in auto-
matic mode.
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become
very hot and burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60
minutes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.

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Windshield wiper de-icer
The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
The surface of the glass at the lower part and sides of the windshield
become very hot. To prevent burning yourself, do not touch these areas.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 min-
utes.
: If equipped

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Audio system types
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
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Using the radioP. 2 4 1
Using the CD playerP. 2 4 5
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 5 2
Operating an iPodP. 2 6 0
Operating a USB memoryP. 2 6 8
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 7 5
Using the AUX portP. 2 7 7
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 7 8

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CAUTION
Certification for the radio (for Italy)
IL PRODUTTORE PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome,
Meguro-Ku, Tokyo, Japan DI QUESTO APPARECCHIO MODELLO
86120-53B00 (radio-CD player) DICHIARA CHE ESSO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M.28.08.1995 No.548, OTTEMPERANDO ALLE PRESCRIZIONI
DI CUI AL D.M.25.6.1985 (PARAGRAFO 3,ALL.A) ED AL
D.M.27.8.1987 (PARAGRAFO 3,ALL.I).
Certification for the disc player with a changer
This product is a class 1 laser product.
A laser beam leak may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not open the cover of the player or attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Laser power: No hazardous
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Vo l -Automatic
presetting of
radio stationsStation selector AF mode but-Power
TA mode button Seeking the
frequencyStation selectorAdjusting
the
AM/FM
mode
Changing the
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Setting station presets
Manually
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing
“” or “” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station
is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Automatically
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Up to 6 stations are set in order of reception quality. When
the settings are finished, 2 beeps will be heard.
In the FM1 or FM2 mode, the stations automatically set by the
audio system will be set in the FM3 presets.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station and program
information (classical, news, etc.) from radio stations that broad-
cast this information.
Listening to stations of the same network
Press .
“AF-ON”, “REG-OFF” modes:The station among those of the
same network with strong reception
is selected.
“AF-ON”, “REG-ON” modes:The station among those of the
same network with strong reception
and broadcasting the same program
is selected.
Each time is pressed, the mode changes in the order of “AF-
ON”, “REG-OFF”“AF-ON”, “REG-ON”“AF-OFF”, “REG-
OFF”.
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