2011 Lexus IS F maintenance

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.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 369
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requ irements ..... 372
General maintenance ................ 374
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 377
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 378
Hood................................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack.............. 382
Engine compartment................. 384
Tires ................................................... 397
Tire inflation pressure................ 408
Wheels............................................... 412
Air conditioning filter................... 414
Electronic key battery ................. 417
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 419
Headlight aim ................................ 433
Light bulbs ....................................... 435 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 443
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 449
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 450
Event data recorder..................... 451
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 453
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 463
If you have a flat tire..................... 477
If the engine will not start .......... 486
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 487
If you lose your keys ................... 488
If the electronic key does not operate prop erly .............. 489
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 492
If your vehicle ov erheats ........... 495
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 499
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 502
Fuel information ............................. 513
Tire information.............................. 516
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 528
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 533
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 536
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 537
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 539 Abbreviation list .................................. 550
Alphabetical index .............................. 552
What to do if... ....................................... 565
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Before driving
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 369
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 372
General maintenance .......... 374
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 377 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 378
Hood ........................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack ......... 382
Engine compartment ........... 384
Tires............................................ 397
Tire inflation pressure........... 408
Wheels ....................................... 412
Air conditioning filter ............ 414
Electronic key battery............ 417
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 419
Headlight aim ......................... 433
Light bulbs ................................ 435

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Turn the wipers off before washing the vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving
for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■Exhaust pipes and rear bumper exhaust diffusers
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper exhaust diffusers to
become quite hot. Therefore, do not touch them while the engine is running or
immediately after turning the engine off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes and rear
bumper exhaust diffusers until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust
pipes and diffusers can cause burns.

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead in sects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from th e windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
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