2012 Lexus IS F park assist

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5-1. Essential information
IS F_U
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode (engine
off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
STEP1
STEP2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS F_U
(If equipped)
Indicates an intuitive parking assist malfunction.The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flashing on
the display.
(Flashing and then con- tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system. Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS F_U
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance is required to cor-
respond to the driven
distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*.
Pe r f o r m t h e n e c e s s a r y
maintenance. Please reset
the maintenance data
after the maintenance is
performed (→P. 3 8 5 )
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the maintenance
data has been reset.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
maintenance data has
been reset.)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional.
• Clean the grille and the sensor.
• Wait until the pre- collision system cools
down.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS F_U
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use the compact spare tire as a rear tire. If you have a flat rear tire, replace
a front tire with the compact spare tire first and then replace the flat rear tire with
the tire removed from the front.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is installed
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)
●LSD
●Automatic headlight leveling system

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
IS F_U
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 6 8 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 9 1 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
→P. 3 3 0 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightsOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 466)
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

Index
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IS F_U
Abbreviation list .................... 560
Alphabetical index ................. 562
What to do if... ....................... 573
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding
the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Air conditioning
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
•Climate control
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist

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Alphabetical index
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 404
Parking brake ........................................148
Brake assist ............................................... 197
Care
Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior.......................................................381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity ....................................... 210
Cargo hooks .......................................... 356
CD changer* ........................................... 241
CD player* ............................................... 241
Chains......................................................... 214
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.......................111
Booster seats, installation .................. 117
Convertible seats, definition ..............111
Convertible seats, installation ......... 117
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................106
Infant seats, definition ............................111
Infant seats, installation........................ 117
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................................116
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 101
Battery precautions............. 408, 504
Child restraint system ...........................111
Child-protectors.................................... 47
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................67 Installing child restraints..................... 115
Moon roof precautions...................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 76
Power window precautions ............ 78
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 430
Seat belt comfort guide .....................65
Seat belt extender precautions......69
Seat belt precautions ..........................68
Seat heater precautions................. 350
Trunk precautions................................. 52
Child-protectors ...................................... 47
Cigarette lighter.................................... 347
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................378
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ................................................382
Clock ......................................................... 342
Coat hooks ..............................................354
Compass ..................................................365
Condenser ..............................................404
Console box ...........................................335
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 505
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 191
Cruise control Cruise control........................................173
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 177
Cup holders ............................................ 337
Curtain shield airbags............................ 94
Customizable features ...................... 538
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance .........390
General maintenance .....................386
Maintenance data ............................... 512
Maintenance requirements .......... 384
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 152
Meters ...................................................... 150
Micro dust and pollen filter*.............224
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 72
Side mirror heater ............................. 228
Side mirrors..............................................74
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 341
Moon roof ................................................... 79
MP3 disc* ............................................... 248
Multi-information display.................... 157
Noise from under vehicle ...................... 19
Odometer .................................................150
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 399
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 83
Hood ....................................................... 393
Trunk ........................................................... 50
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 330
Wattage ................................................. 522 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding.......................... 74
Mirror position memory ....................55
Outside temperature display ........... 158
Overhead console ...............................336
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 330
Wattage .................................................. 522
Overheating, Engine.......................... 505
Parking assist sensors*..........................191
Parking brake .......................................... 148
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Switch.........................................................162
Wattage .................................................. 522
PCS ............................................................203
Personal lights Switch....................................................... 332
Power outlet............................................348
Power windows ........................................ 76
Pre-collision system.............................203M
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.