2012 Lexus LFA air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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2-4. Using other driving systemsRear 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
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with
navigation system) ..................... 186
Automatic air conditioning system (without
navigation syst em) ..................... 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...................................... 201
3-2. Using the audio system Audio/video system some basics ................................. 202 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 207
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 209
• Glove box ..................................... 210
• Door pockets ............................... 212
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors.......................................... 213
Power outlet .................................... 214
Floor mats......................................... 215
Luggage compartment features........................................... 218
Safety Connect .............................. 219
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 228
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 235
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 240
General maintenance ................ 242
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 246
3Interior features
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 247
Hood................................................. 250
Positioning a floor jack............... 253
Engine compartment.................. 256
Adding washer fluid .................... 264
Battery .............................................. 265
Tires ................................................... 270
Tire inflation pressure ................. 277
Wheels............................................... 281
Air conditioning filter ................. 283
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 285
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 287
Light bulbs ....................................... 299 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 302
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 303
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 308
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 309
Event data recorder ..................... 310
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 312
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 322
If you have a flat tire..................... 332
If the engine will not start .......... 343
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .................................... 344
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................. 345
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 348
If your vehicle ov erheats ............ 351
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 355
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Pictorial index
With navigation system
Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*
Rear view monitor
system
P. 163
Talk switch
*P. 191
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 302
Air conditioning
system
P. 186
Audio system
*P. 202
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 302
Interior
Air conditioning
system
P. 194
Air conditioning
system
P. 194
Air conditioning
system
P. 186

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: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 201
Door lock switch
P. 25
Remote Touch 

*P. 187
Power window switches
P. 46
Air conditioning system P. 186, 194

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Conditions affecting operation
In the following situations, the wireless remote control may not operate properly:
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, broadcasting station, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise, an audio or other
radio wave emitting device or a large display
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication device
●When multiple wireless remote controls are in the vicinity
●When the wireless remote control is in contact with, or is covered by certain
metallic objects
●When another wireless remote control (that emits radio waves) is being used
nearby
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you
do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure that
the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause
the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could interfere with the opera-
tion of the aircraft.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function and door lock buzzer sound) can be
changed. (Customizable features P. 383)

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■SRS airbag deployment conditions
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). In addi-
tion, the SRS seat belt airbags will also deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with
the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an
approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed thresh old level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners ma y not activate together.
●The SRS passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the
passenger seat. However, the passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in
the seat, or the seat belt is fastened , even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 7 2 )
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling

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1-7. Safety information
Passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classification system. This
system detects the conditions of the passenger seat and activates or deacti-
vates the devices for the passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light