2012 Lexus IS F brake fluid

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 4 7 7
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of 3
mph [5 km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
(Flashing)
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *14.3 in. (110 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
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, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

565
Alphabetical index
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................150
Engine immobilizer system ................. 86
Engine oil Capacity...................................................516
Checking ............................................... 399
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 214
EPS............................................................... 197
Event data recorder................................. 21
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 356
Floor mat.................................................. 355
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 404
Washer ................................................... 409
Fog lights Switch ........................................................166
Wattage ................................................. 522
Footwell lights........................................ 330
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................166
Wattage ................................................. 522
Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................106
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ......................................466
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 54
Driving position memory ................. 55
Seat position memory ........................ 59
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 522 Fuel
Capacity .................................................. 515
Fuel gauge.............................................. 150
Fuel pump shut off system............. 462
Gas station information ..................576
Information ............................................523
Refueling....................................................83
Fuel door .....................................................83
Fuel filler door ...........................................83
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 462
Fuses ........................................................... 431
Garage door opener ..........................359
Gas station information...................... 576
Gauges ...................................................... 150
Glove box ................................................335
Glove box light ......................................335
Hands-free system for mobile phone* ................................................... 299
Hazard lights Switch.......................................................454
Head restraints Adjusting ....................................................61
Headlight aim ......................................... 445
Headlight cleaner ...................................172
Headlights Discharge headlight precautions......................................... 451
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Switch.........................................................162
Wattage .................................................. 522
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
Warning lightsAnti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 464
Electric power steering system warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 466
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 466
Open door ........................................... 466
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 466
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 466 Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid ........................................................ 477
Dynamic radar cruise control........................ 475, 477
Engine oil level .................................... 477
Engine oil maintenance .................. 477
Engine oil pressure ........................... 474
Engine oil temperature ................... 474
Headlight................................................ 475
Hood ........................................................ 477
Intuitive parking assist .......... 475, 477
Moon roof ............................................. 477
Open door ............................................ 477
Parking brake ...................................... 477
Pre-collision system.............. 475, 477
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 483
Steering lock......................................... 475
Trunk ........................................................ 477
Washer fluid ......................................... 477
Washer Checking .............................................. 409
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................214
Switch........................................................ 168
Washing and waxing ........................... 378
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.