2012 Lexus LFA ignition

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Basic operations
1 Reverse selector switch
Pull the switch to select Reverse (R).
2 Paddle shift switches ("P. 40)
Pull the right paddle shift switch to upshift and the left paddle shift switch to
downshift. Pull both paddle shift switches at once to select Neutral (N).
3 Control pad ("P. 66)
4 “ENGINE START” switch
5 Driving mode selector switch ("P. 26)
6 AUTO driving mode button ("P. 27)
7 Shift speed selector ("P. 41)
Allows the driver to choose their desired shift speeds for the manually shifted
SPORT, NORMAL, and WET driving modes.
8 Parking brake switch
9 Ignition switch
10 Accelerator pedal ("P. 32)
11 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
12 Brake pedal ("P. 50)
13 Hood release lever ("P. 12)
14 Rear hatch opener switch ("P. 12)
15 Fuel filler door opener switch ("P. 12)
16 Outside rear view mirror switches
17 VSC off switch
Turns VSC and TRAC off. Press the switch again to turn VSC and TRAC back on.

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■Driving position adjustment
1 Insert the key into the ignition switch
and then turn the key to the “ACC”
position.
2 Use the seat adjustment switches (A)
to move the driver seat. You should
be able to fully depress the brake
pedal with your knees slightly bent.
3 Adjust the height of the seat and the
position of the steering wheel. You
should be able to grip the top of the steering wheel with your elbows slightly bent
and your back at a comfortable angle.
4 If necessary, readjust the seat position.
5 Adjust the mirrors to ensure that you have a good view of the area behind the
vehicle.
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■Starting the engine
1 With the brake pedal depressed, turn the key to the “ON” position.
2 Pull both paddle shift switches at the same time to select Neutral.
3 Press the “ENGINE START” switch to start the engine.
(A)

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■Rear quarter glass
The rear quar ter glass is made from
polycarbonate resin. As this material
i s e a s i l y s c r a t c h e d c o m p a r e d t o
conventional glass, observe the following
procedure when cleaning:
1 Remove dust and dirt on the surface
with plenty of water.
2 Clean the surface using a mild soap or neu tral detergent.
3 Rinse it with adequate water.
When cleaning the rear quarter glass:
• Do not use wax, window cleaner or abrasive cleaner.
• Do not touch glass surface with anything hard or sharp.
• Do not use window scraper or deicer.
Do not attach stickers or apply water repellent coating to the rear quarter glass. Contact
with glue or other agents may cause the glass to become cloudy or blemished.
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■Active rear wing
The active rear wing can be manually operated to allow excess water to be removed
after the vehicle is washed.
Manual operation is only possible when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
If the active rear wing is left in the raised
position, it will automatically retract when
the vehicle speed exceeds 16 MPH (25
km/h).
Before operating the switch to manually retract the active rear wing, make sure that the
area surrounding the wing is clear. Watch the active rear wing while operating the switch
to ensure that the operation proceeds smoothly.
rear quarter glass
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Advice for long-term storage
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■Battery
Removing the specified fuse helps to suppress parasitic current.
However, as the battery naturally loses its charge over time, it may become discharged
if the vehicle is stored for more than several months.
If the vehicle battery is discharged ( "
P. 94)
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■Remove the fuse
1 Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
2 Open the hood.
Hood ("P. 12)
3 Open the fuse box lid in the engine
compartment.
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
4 While referring to the back of the fuse
box lid for the location, use the pull-
out tool A to remove the “D/C CUT”
fuse B and put it into C.
Make sure that the fuse is firmly inserted.

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7 Select Neutral, engage the parking
brake, and turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position.
8 When the LFA is completely loaded
onto the transport vehicle, secure it
with tire belts and chocks.
Be careful not to damage the tires with the
edge of the chocks.

Disabling the tilt sensor
If the tilt sensor is left on when loading the LFA onto a transport vehicle, the auto
alarm may activate.
1 Stop the engine and remove the
key.
2 Press the tilt sensor cancel switch
located inside the glove box.
3 While the indicator is flashing faster
than normal, close all the doors and
lock the vehicle using the wireless
remote control.

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Engine response 56
Engine speed control 40
Engine speed limiters 16, 17
Engine starting restrictions in
extremely low temperatures 17
“ENGINE START” switch 9
Engine switch 9
Engine type 16
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) 52
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system 44
Exterior care 78
Exterior maintenance 78
FFlat bed transporting 100
Flat-bottomed steering wheel 45
Floating disc 53
Floating rotor 53
Floor mat usage 22
Floor-mounted brake pedal 51
Front brake caliper 52
Front brake rotor 53
Front counter gear 38
Front disc 53
Front rotor 53
Front suspension 47
Fuel 63
Fuel filler door 12
Fuel filler door manual unlock 95
Fuel gauge 63
Fuel level units selection 67
Fuel tank 63
Fuel tank cap 12
Fuel tank volume 12
Fuel type 12
Fuelling up 12
Fuse 93
GGas 63
Gas filler door 12
Gas filler door manual unlock 95
Gas level units selection 67
Gas tank 63
Gas tank cap 12
Gas tank volume 12
Gas type 12
Gauge 57
Gauge cluster 57
Gauges 57
Gear selection 36
Genuine leather maintenance 84
HHandbrake 9
Heel stopper 22, 51
Hood 12
Hood stand 12
IIdeal driving position 17
If the vehicle battery is discharged 94
Ignition switch 9