2012 Lexus IS F engine

Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manual s so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
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Air Conditioning System (with navigation system)*
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .46
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 46
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 46
Air Conditioning System (w ithout navigation system)
Using the automatic mode ....................................................................................................... .59
Adjusting the temperature ...................................................................................................... .. 59
To turn off the airflow ........................................................................................................ ........... 59
Audio System (with navigation system)
*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 42
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 42
DVD player/CD player........................................................................................................... ... 43
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 45
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 45
Audio System (without navigation system)
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ .............. 53
Radio.......................................................................................................................... ......................... 54
CD player ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. .......... 58
Remote control (steering wheel switches) ......................................................................... 58
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................................................13
Cruise Control .................................................................................................................................... 20
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................ 65
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ................................................................................................... 21
Engine (Ignition) Switch .................................................................................................................... 12
Fog Lights ............................................................................................................................................... 23
F-Sport Mode Total Control Switch/SNOW Mode Switch ........................................... 16
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................................................................................... ........67
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)
*
Bluetooth® phone pairing......................................................................................................... 35
Phonebook transfer ..................................................................................................................... 36
Registering a voice tag ........................................................................................................ ........37
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... ...... 38
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 39
Calling by speed dial.......................................................................................................... .......... 40
Receiving a call............................................................................................................... .................. 41
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)
*
Bluetooth® phone pairing..........................................................................................................47
Calling by number .............................................................................................................. .......... 48
Calling by name ............................................................................................................................. 48
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.60)

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Paddle shift switch P.13
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.24
Engine (ignition) switch P.12
Trunk opener main switch P.68
Shift lever P.13
 : If equipped
SNOW mode switch
P.16

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the front door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the trunk release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying th e electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 12.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 71.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lo ck all doors. The security indicator
light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode or start the en gine, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver’s door is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

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Engine (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift
lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-
cator light turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■ Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
To change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode without turning on the engine, press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The mode can be
changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
P Pa r k
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
M M mode
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is
depressed.

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F-Sport Mode Total Control Switch/
SNOW Mode Switch
Snow modeFor starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
“Sport” mode
Various driving controls are adjusted,
enabling sporty driving.
An indicator comes on in the meter cluster
when in “Sport” or snow mode.
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions or your preference.
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2
To cancel the mode, press the same switch again. When the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF, the mode is automatically deactivated.

What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical ke y is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes, release the brake pedal and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 sec-
onds of the buzzer.
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2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted , replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the ba ttery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.