2012 Lexus LFA hood release

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door openerswitch
P. 49
Hood lock release lever P. 250
VSC off switch P. 167
Rear hatch opener switch P. 29
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 43

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Press the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Take out the supporting rod.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the drive belt while the engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled do wn before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 166
Emergency, in case ofIf the active rear wing will not operate ....................................... 325
If the engine will not start ............... 343
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 50
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 345
If the rear hatch cannot be opened ....................................................29
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 348
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 312
If the warning light turns on ............ 312
If the warning message is displayed .............................................322
If you have a flat tire ........................ 332
If you lose your keys ........................ 344
If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
If you think something is wrong...................................................308
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 355
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 303
If your vehicle overheats.................. 351 Emergency flashers
Switch.......................................................302
Engine “ENGINE START” switch ...............98
Compartment......................................256
Engine coolant ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Engine speed restrictions .................90
Engine starting restrictions............... 181
Hood ....................................................... 250
How to start the engine .....................98
Identification number ...................... 358
Idling with five cylinders.....................90
If the engine will not start................343
Ignition switch .........................................98
Overheating .......................................... 351
Tachometer ......................................... 260
Variable red zone................................. 119
Warning light ........................................ 314
Warning message ................. 324, 327
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................362
Checking .............................................. 260
Coolant type ........................................362
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180E
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 3 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 8Ignition switch
P. 3 4 3If the engine will not start
P. 5 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hoodP. 3 5 1If your vehicle overheats
The parking brake cannot be
releasedP. 3 4 5If the parking brake cannot be released
The key/wireless remote
control is lostP. 3 4 4If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 5Doors
The rear hatch cannot be
openedP. 2 9Rear hatch
The horn begins to soundP. 5 5Alarm

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 5 0Rear hatch openerP. 2 9Fuel filler doorP. 4 9
Hood release lever P. 2 5 0Fuel filler door opener P. 4 9Tire inflation pressureP. 3 6 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.3 gal. (73 L, 16.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Vehicle speedFrontRear
Less than 155
(250)
[mph (km/h)]33 (230, 2.3) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
155 (250) or
more
[mph (km/h)]41 (280, 2.8) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
Engine oil brand“Mobil 1 5W-50”