2012 Lexus IS F trailer

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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
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 220
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 230
Using the radio.............................. 233
Using the CD player.................... 241
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 248
Operating an iPod....................... 256
Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX port ................... 275
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 277
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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
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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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(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consul t this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi-
cle.
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding
in your vehicle, which has a total lo ad capacity of 660 lb. (300 kg), the
available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows:
660 lb. — 366 lb. = 294 lb. (300 kg —166 kg = 134 kg)
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of 258 lb.
(176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as fol-
lows:
294 lb. — 258 lb. = 36 lb. (134 kg — 117 kg = 17 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases,
the cargo and luggage load will be re duced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the addition al occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants ca uses an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 4 2 0 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total lo ad capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 660 lb. (300 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 4 occupants (Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and
the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the us e of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ....................................................... 214
Checking ................................................ 410
If you have a flat tire .......................... 487
Inflation pressure................................ 420
Inflation pressure sensor................. 410
Information............................................ 526
Replacing ............................................... 487
Rotating tires ......................................... 410
Size .............................................................521
Snow tires ................................................ 214
Tools ........................................................... 487
Total load capacity ................................ 213
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 217
Emergency towing ...........................455
Trailer towing......................................... 216
TRAC.......................................................... 197
Traction control ...................................... 197
Transmission shift switches ........ 141, 143
Trip meter ................................................. 150
Trunk Extending trunk space .................... 352
Opener ...................................................... 50
Trunk light Trunk light................................................... 51
Wattage.................................................. 522 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ..................................................522
USB port* ..................................... 256, 264
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 341
Wattage ..................................................522
Vanity mirrors ..........................................341
VDIM........................................................... 197
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ......................................... 197
Vehicle identification number.......... 513
Vehicle stability control ....................... 197
Voice command switch ..................... 304
VSC ............................................................. 197
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 466
Seat belt reminder ............................ 466
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