2011 Lexus IS F hood release

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Multi-information display
P. 167
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 172
P. 158
P. 175
Paddle shift switches
P. 152, 154
Gauges and meters
P. 161Windshield wiper and washer switch
P. 176
Trunk opener main switch P. 57
Glove box P. 325
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Engine (ignition) switch P. 145
Hood release lever P. 362
Horn P. 160

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 172
P. 158
P. 175
Paddle shift switches P. 152, 154
Gauges and meters
P. 161
Multi-information display
P. 167
Windshield wiper
and washer switch
P. 176
Engine (ignition)
switch
P. 145
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 57
Glove box P. 325
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch
P. 76
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Hood release lever
P. 362
Horn P. 160

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up
slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The display on the engine coolant temperature gauge flashes or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your
vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and belt while the engine is
running.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an
emergency if engine coolant
is unavailable.
(P. 4 7 7)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
as soon as possible.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 363Trunk opener
P. 5 9Fuel filler door
P. 8 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 6 3Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 8 0
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)64 L (16.9 gal., 14.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeP. 90, 474
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 480
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
Without filter 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
With filter 9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 475
5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30