2012 Lexus IS F stop start

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cool ing fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
P. 3 9 7
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position, release the parking
brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 9 8 )
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing and
holding the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system ........... 164
Defogger*Rear window ........................................ 228
Side mirrors .......................................... 228
Dimension ................................................. 512
Dinghy towing ..........................................217
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 177
Satellite switch mode ....................... 343
Trip information ................................... 158
Warning message............................. 473
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 390
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................330
Wattage.................................................. 522
Door pockets..........................................339
Doors Door lock................................. 32, 43, 46
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................74
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 466
Driving Correct posture .................................... 92
Procedures ............................................. 126
Driving position memory ......................55
Electric power steering ....................... 197
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 499
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 473 If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................497
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 502
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 463
If the warning light turns on.......... 463
If you have a flat tire ........................ 487
If you lose your keys ........................ 498
If you think something is wrong .................................................... 461
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 509
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 455
If your vehicle overheats................505
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ..................................... 396
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ....................................................... 393
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 513
If the engine will not start ............... 496
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating ........................................505
Engine compartment cover ............. 397
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................. 517
Checking............................................... 402
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 214D
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