2012 Lexus IS F lights

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle sa fety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system con sists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system componen ts are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification system
(ECU and sensors)
Front airbag sensors

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*
1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
*
2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*
3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 126
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 134
Automatic transmission ........ 138
Turn signal lever ....................... 147
Parking brake ........................... 148
Horn ............................................ 149
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 150
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 154
Multi-information display ..... 157
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 162
Fog light switch ........................ 166
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 168
Headlight cleaner switch...... 172 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 173
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 177
Intuitive parking assist ............ 191
Driving assist systems ............. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 203
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 210
Vehicle load limits ................... 213
Winter driving tips .................. 214
Trailer towing ........................... 216
Dinghy towing .......................... 217

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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 re set 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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e 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 en gine 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)
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