2012 Lexus LFA HEADLIGHT

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control .............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Rear hatch .......................................... 29
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Seats ..................................................... 32
Seat belts ............................................ 36
Steering wheel................................... 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...................................... 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................................ 46
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 49
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 53
Alarm.................................................... 55 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 59
SRS airbags ........................................ 61
Passenger occupant classification system .................... 72
Child restraint sy stems ................. 76
Installing child restraints .............. 80
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Ignition switch ................................... 98
ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox)................ 102
Turn signal lever............................... 112
Parking brake ................................... 113
Horn...................................................... 115
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 116
Indicators and warning lights................................................... 121
Using the menu .............................. 124
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 160
1Before driving
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlight cleaners P. 160
Front side marker lights P. 158
Hood P. 250
Headlight low/high
beams and daytime
running lights

P. 158, 159
Parking lights P. 158
Front turn signal lights P. 112
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 43
Windshield wipers P. 160

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Driving mode selector switch P. 105
AUTO driving mode button P. 105
Shift speed selector P. 107
Intermittent wiper interval adjuster
P. 160
Windshield wiper and washer lever
P. 160
Ignition switch P. 98
Headlight switch P. 158
Reverse selector switch P. 103
Turn signal lever
Headlights low/high beam selectorP. 112
P. 158

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the
tab:
Normal position
Anti-glare position
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the ve hicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle................... 88
Ignition switch ........................... 98
ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) .......... 102
Turn signal lever ........................ 112
Parking brake ............................ 113
Horn ............................................. 115
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................. 116
Indicators and warning lights .......................................... 121
Using the menu........................ 124
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 158
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 160 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Rear view monitor system .... 163
Driving assist systems ............ 166
Active rear wing ........................ 171
Launch control.......................... 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 176
Vehicle load limits .................... 179
Winter driving tips .................. 180
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Dinghy towing .......................... 183

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2-2. Instrument cluster
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on, or if th e lights do not turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. Turn signal indicator
(
P. 1 1 2 ) Slip indicator (
P. 1 6 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 5 8 ) VSC off indicator
(
 P. 1 6 7 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 5 8 ) “TRAC OFF” indicator
(
P. 1 6 7 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 5 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 1 3 )
SRS airbag on/off indica-
tor ( P. 7 2 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 1 3 )
*1, 2
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2-3.Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Off
Canada only:
The daytime running lights
turn on.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
Canada only:
The daytime running lights
and all lights listed above
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever rearward to the cen-
ter position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever rearward and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
U.S.A.Canada

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Daytime running light system (Canada only)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail lights turn
on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (The light turns off immediately if on the key is pressed
after both side doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or turn the
light switch to once and then back to or
.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.