2012 Lexus LFA inflation pressure

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
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

7
Stop/tail lights P. 158
Rear hatch
Rear window defoggerP. 29
P. 201
Rear turn signal lights
P. 112
Doors P. 25
Fuel filler door P. 49
Rear view monitor system 
P. 163
Active rear wing P. 171
: If equipped
Rear side marker lights
P. 158
Tires
●Checking
● Puncture repair kit
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 270
P. 332
P. 366
P. 371

124
2-2. Instrument cluster
Using the menu
The meter display settings and vehicle status can be checked using the con-
trol pad located on the steer ing wheel and the menu display.
■Menu structure
Menu itemFunction
Speed Ind ( P. 1 2 6 ) Changes color when the vehicle
reaches a set speed.
Rev Ind ( P. 1 2 9 ) A ring-shaped indicat
or appears in the
tachometer when the engine reaches a
set speed.
Status
(  P. 132) Trip Info Indicates the current fuel consumption,
average fuel consumption, average
vehicle speed, and driving range.
Oil Level Shows the amount of engine oil in the oil
tank.
Oil Mainte-
nance Indicates engine oil replacement timing.
Tire Pressure Shows inflation pressure of each tire.
Lap Timer ( P. 142) Measures and shows lap times.

140
2-2. Instrument cluster
■“Tire Pressure” (tire inflation pressure)
Select “Tire Pressure” and press
right on the control pad.
The tire inflation pressure for each
tire is displayed.
If bars instead of a numeric value
are displayed, the tire pressure
warning system is not receiving tire
inflation pressure data from a
transmitter. Follow the same proce-
dure again after waiting a few min-
utes.
If the bars are still displayed, there
may be a malfunction with the tire
pressure warning system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
STEP1
STEP2

141
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
If one or more tires are insufficiently inflatedIf a tire is insufficiently inflated, an
amber frame will be shown.
The display does not specify the
location of the insufficiently inflated
tire. Adjust all the tires to the speci-
fied inflation pressure.
(  P. 2 7 8 366)
If a tire is noticeably deflated, it may
be punctured. Temporarily repair
the tire using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. ( P. 3 3 2 )

170
2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire
inflation pressure level. ( P. 366)
The ABS, VSC and TRAC systems will not function correctly if different tires are
installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driv-
ing assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

Maintenance and care4
227
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-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

244
4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• The wheel bolts should not be loose.
Wa s h e r f l u i d • Is there sufficient washer fluid?
( P. 2 6 4 )
ItemsCheck points