2012 Lexus LFA ignition

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Daytime running light system (Canada only)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail lights turn
on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (The light turns off immediately if on the key is pressed
after both side doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or turn the
light switch to once and then back to or
.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■The windshield wipers and wa sher can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
The time until the drip prevention wiper sweep occurs is changed depending on
vehicle speed.
When low speed wiper operation is selected , wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operatio n only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the intermittent wiper interv al adjuster is adjusted to the highest
level, the mode will not switch.)
■Wiper reverse motion
If snow or similar substances build up around the windshield and prevent the wiper
from moving smoothly, the wiper may reverse direction before the end of its stroke
in order to secure driver vi sibility and to protect the system. This is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■Lifting the wiper
Activate the wiper and turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position when the
wiper approaches the upper reverse position.
The wiper will stop moving.
Lift and hold the main and sub blades. The blades will not remain in the up posi-
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Active rear wing
The LFA is equipped with an active rear wing that operates automatically
while the vehicle is being driven. This active rear wing enhances aerodynamic
performance especially at high speeds, contributing to a more stable ride.
The active rear wing can be controlled using a switch while the vehicle is
stopped.
■ Manual operation
Up
Down
■Automatic operation
The active rear wing will activate automatically as follows according to the selected
driving mode (P. 1 0 4 ) :
mph (km/h)
Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Manual operating conditions
The active rear wing can be operated manu ally when the vehicle is stopped and the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Driving modeUpDown
AUTO 81 (130) 25 (40)
SPORT
NORMAL
WET 50 (80) 25 (40)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
The LFA can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing: Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Select Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driving
the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact
the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended
equipment.
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NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backward.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes. The
operation time changes according
to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.
■The defogger can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the re ar view mirror, as they can become very
hot and burn you.

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3-2.Using the audio system
Audio/video system some basics
The audio/video system can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
For operating instructions, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
under the heading “AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM”.
Ty p e A
Function menu tab
To control the radio, DVD changer, Bluetooth
® audio player, AUX,
USB memory or iPod, select the screen tabs.
Function menu display screen
To control the radio, DVD changer, Bluetooth
® audio player, AUX,
USB memory or iPod, select the screen buttons.
“CH·DISC” button
Push the “ ” or “ ” button to select a preset station or a selected disc.
“AUX·USB” button
Push this button to turn the Bluetooth
® audio player, AUX, USB mem-
ory or iPod on.
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Interior features
3-3.Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior lights (P. 2 0 8 )
Down light
Ignition switch light
Door courtesy lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off acco rding to the ignition switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when a door is not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 383)