2012 Lexus LFA ignition

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Select 1st gear or Reverse, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and check that the parking brake
indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking brake
release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress
it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the dis-
tance required to slow the vehicle.
Select Neutral. (  P. 103)
If Neutral is selected After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If Neutral cannot be selected Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by turning the
ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
STEP4
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
The engine cannot be stopped by pressi ng the “ENGINE START” switch, as this
switch is not designed to stop the engine. If the vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency, make sure to turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
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6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity26.9 qt. (25.5 L, 22.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO PK22HTBR-L8
0.032 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Platinum-tipped spark plugs
Use specified spark pl
ugs mentioned above. Do not adjust gap when tuning 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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Alphabetical index
Hazard lights .......................................... 302
Headlight cleaner ..................................160
Headlight low/high beams.................158
HeadlightsDischarge headlight precautions .......................................300
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 367
Heaters Seat heaters..............................................32
Side mirror .............................................. 201
High beams ..............................................158
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Hill-start assist control ......................... 166
Hood ......................................................... 250
Hooks Tonneau cover ..................................... 218
Horn.............................................................. 115
Hub socket................................................ 281 I/M test...................................................... 246
Identification
Engine..................................................... 358
Vehicle ................................................... 358
Ignition switch............................................98
Ignition switch light............................... 207
Illuminated entry system .................... 207
Illumination .............................................. 207
Indicator lights........................................... 121
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 386
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 42
Interior lights Down light .............................................207
Ignition switch light............................207
Interior lights .........................................207
Switch...................................................... 208
Wattage .................................................. 367
Intermittent adjuster ............................. 160HI

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Alphabetical index
JackPositioning a floor jack.................... 253
Keys If you lose your keys......................... 344
If you lose your wireless remote control................................. 344
Ignition switch......................................... 98
Key number ............................................. 20
Master key................................................ 20
Premium master key ........................... 20
Valet key ................................................... 20
Wireless remote control key ...........22
Key number................................................ 20 Language setting ................................... 148
Lap timer ....................................................142
Launch control......................................... 174
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ..................................................367
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Lights Door courtesy lights .........................207
Down light .............................................207
Emergency flasher switch............. 302
Hazard light switch .......................... 302
Headlight switch ..................................158
Ignition switch light ............................207
Interior light switches....................... 208
Luggage compartment light ........367
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Turn signal lever..................................... 112
Wattage ..................................................367
Load capacity........................................... 179
Luggage compartment First-aid kit installation....................... 218
Tonneau cover ..................................... 218
Luggage compartmen t features ..... 218
Luggage compartment light ............ 367J
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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