2012 Lexus LFA fuel

241
4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 2 6 5 )

246
4-2. Maintenance
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission in spection programs which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of
the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and
may need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the
vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not
be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary malfunc-
tion and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driving
trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

249
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions:
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving as
they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
■When working near the electric cooling fan
Be sure the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the ignition on, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on. ( P. 2 6 1 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filters
Driving with the air cleaner filters remo ved may cause excessive engine wear due
to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

264
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work or the warning message appears on the meter,
the washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
Open the fuel filler door. (P. 4 9 )
Open the cap.STEP1
STEP2
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid container.

279
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure
reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be mislea ding. In addition, tire inflation pressure
that is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and handling.
●Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is bal-
anced.
■Tire inflation pressure display
Tire inflation pressure can be checked on the meter's “Tire Pressure” display.
(  P. 1 3 2 )

290
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1INJ 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, noise filter
2A/PMP HTR 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
3EFI
20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
4A/F HTR 10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
5SPARE
30 A Spare fuse
6SPARE 20 A Spare fuse
7SPARE 10 A Spare fuse

291
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
8CDS FAN 40 A Electric cooling fan
9WIP40 A Windshield wiper
10ABS MTR1 50 A Electronically controlled brake system
11ACC CUT 7.5 A Starter system
12H-LP RH 15 A Headlight low/high beam (right-side)
13H-LP LH 15 A Headlight low/high beam (left-side)
14E/G IG 5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, ASG (Automated Sequential
Gearbox)
15IGN
10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, electronically
controlled brake system, electric
power control system
16EFI NO.2 10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
17EFI NO.1
10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18P/I
50 A INJ, A/PMP HTR, EFI, A/F HTR
19ST 30 A Starter system
20MAIN 30 A H-LP RH, H-LP LH
21ABS MTR2 50 A Electronically controlled brake system
22F/ P M P3 0 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
FuseAmpereCircuit

292
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
23IG220 A IGN, E/G IG, ECU-IG2, GAUGE
24D/C C UT 20 A MPX-B, DOME, P-MPX-B
(for suppressing parasitic current)
25HORN
15 A Horn
26ETCS-RH 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
27ETCS-LH 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
28BI XENON 10 A Headlight low/high beams
FuseAmpereCircuit