2012 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
■Changing units for the digital speedometer
Units for the digital speedometer can be changed between km/h and mph by push-
ing and holding the odometer/trip meter reset button while the odometer is dis-
played. At this time, all the units for the multi-information display will also change.

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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 indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The following may indicate that the engine is overheating. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place. (
→P. 505)
• 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 the tachometer gauge display 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 vehi-
cle’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 per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 your Lexus
dealer.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 1 4 7 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 173, 177)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 6 4 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 9 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 6 2 )Slip indicator ( →P. 1 9 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 6 2 ) VSC off indicator
(→ P. 1 9 8 )
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 166) “TRAC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 8 )
“SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 1 4 0 ) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 1 0 6 )
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 140, 199)
*1, 2
*1
*1
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( →P. 463)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 your Lexus
dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passenger)
******
******
*

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current outside air temperature.
●Trip information ( →P. 1 5 8 )
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising-
related information.
●Satellite switch mode display
(→P. 343)
This switch is used to configure
various function settings.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped)
(→P. 1 9 1 )
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(→P. 177)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages
(→P. 473)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.

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Trip informationDisplay items can be switched by
pushing the “DISP” switch.
■ Outside temperature
■ Driving range
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 °F (-40 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C).
When the temperature drops to 37°F (3°C), the dig-
its of the display will flash for 10 seconds.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off, the display
may not be updated.

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Average fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset.
• The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP”
switch for longer than one second when the average
fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a refer-
ence.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch
for longer than one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.