2012 Lexus IS F Specifications / LEXUS 2012 IS F OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A41U)

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(Flashing and then con-tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing and then con- tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode to either the normal or
“Sport” mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a fron-
tal collision, or that the
pre-collision braking
function is operating.
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Warning light display in dynamic radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
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Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
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Once
(Comes on for 10 sec- onds.)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present.
*
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
and closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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Once3 times
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened and
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened and
closed with the
shift lever out of
in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
• Shift the shift lever to P.
•Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
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Once(Comes on for 10 sec-onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( P. 4 2 9 )

Indicates that the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch has
been turned
twice to ACCES-
SORY mode
without starting
the engine when
a closed door is
opened.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
again while turn-
ing the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
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*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, theelectronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the
signal from the key. ( P. 3 6 )
OnceIndicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
P. 5 0 0
Once
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided. The spare
tire can only be used on the front wheels.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Spare tireJack handle
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Taking out the spare tireLift up the hook of the panel on the
trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the hook
provided.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
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