2011 Lexus IS F transmission

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 145
Automatic transmission...... 149
Turn signal lever ................ 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn ................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 164
Multi-information display .. 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Fog light switch.................. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1792-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 184
Lexus parking assist-sensor 199
Driving assist systems ........ 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Winter driving tips ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 225
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 228
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ...... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 237
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Seat heater switches P. 339
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 149
Shift lock override button
P. 456
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray
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Auxiliary box

P. 337
P. 336
P. 329
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Seat heater switches P. 339
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 149
Shift lock override button
P. 456
Cigarette lighter 
Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 337
P. 336
P. 329
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 136
Engine (ignition) switch... 145
Automatic transmission ... 149
Turn signal lever .............. 158
Parking brake ................... 159
Horn ................................. 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 161
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 164
Multi-information display 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.............. 172
Fog light switch ............... 175
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 176
Headlight cleaner switch .. 1792-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 184
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 199
Driving assist systems ..... 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................ 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 220
Winter driving tips ........... 222
Trailer towing .................. 225

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When starting off
To prevent the vehicle from creeping forward, keep the brake pedal firmly
depressed when shifting the shift lever.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materi-
als.
Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving
position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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CAUTION
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult
to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 4 6 9
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 153, 155)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are
wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, result-
ing in an accident.

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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever and selecting a shift position
While the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode, depress the
brake pedal and move
the shift lever.
*: To improve fuel efficiency
and reduce noises, set the
shift lever in the D position
for normal driving.
Shift
posi-
tion
Function
PParking the vehicle/
starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
MM mode driving
(P155)

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Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to the M position. Gears can
then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every
time the shift lever or paddle
shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from 1 to 8,
will be displayed in the meter
cluster.
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift
lever or paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant tem-
perature is low.