2012 Lexus LFA warning

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure re commended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressu re label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicl e has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv er's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when th e system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacem ent or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pres sure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning message is shown on the meter, stay calm and perform the follow-
ing actions:
Normal displayMaster warning light
Comes on or flashes to indicate
that a message is currently being
displayed on the meter.
Warning message
If multiple warning messages
occur, they will be shown alter-
nately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Menu displayMaster warning light
Comes on or flashes to indicate
that a message is currently being
displayed on the meter.
Warning message
If multiple warning messages
occur, they will be shown alter-
nately.
“Warning”
Can be selected when a message
is shown while in the menu display.
Select “Warning” with the control
pad and press right to display the
warning message list.
Warning message list
Lists up to four currently occurring
warning messages.
If five or more warning messages
have occurred, press up or down
on the control pad to scroll through
them.
Once the warning is resolved, the
corresponding message will disap-
pear.
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the meter. The fol-
lowing warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning messa ge is shown on the meter. The fol-
lowing warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may
lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
MessageDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
MessageDetails
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure. The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Sealant
●One tire can be repaired using the bottle of sealant stored in the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -22°F (-30°C)
to 140°F (60°C).
●When the outside temperature is low, the viscosity of the sealant becomes high
and it will be more difficult to inject th e sealant. In this case, warm the sealant in
the vehicle before using it.
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expi ration date is marked on the bottle.
The sealant should be replaced before the expiration date. Contact your Lexus
dealer.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●After using the sealant, bring the empty bottle of sealant to your Lexus dealer
and purchase a new bottle. Keep the ne w bottle of sealant in your vehicle.
■Compressor
●The compressor is a pneumatic filling type for passenger vehicles.
●When the compressor is operating, a loud operating noise will be produced.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■The wheel of a tire that has been repaired
If you remove the sealant adhering to the wheel with a rag, you can reuse the wheel.
■The valve of a tire that has been repaired
●After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the tire pres-
sure warning valve and transm itter should be replaced.
●After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, even if the
tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pressure warning
light may come on/flash.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Precaution for children
Keep the emergency tire puncture repair kit out of the reach of children and store it
properly.
■Sealant precautions
●The sealant in the emergency tire puncture repair kit is not for human consump-
tion.
If the sealant is consumed, drink a large quantity of water and get medical atten-
tion immediately.
●If sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, thoroughly wash with a large quantity
of water. If necessary, get medical attention.
■When fixing the flat tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
●If force is used to turn the valve core tool while air remains in the tire, special care
should be taken because the valve core could fly out.
●Be careful, as sealant may fly out if you shake the bottle with the hose installed.
●If the hose is not securely installed, sealant may leak out when filling.
●Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
●Be careful handling the compressor, as parts of the compressor get hot during
operation. Some parts of the compressor may remain hot after use.
●Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one
indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located,
such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS airbag from operat-
ing properly.
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Drive cautiously at a moderate speed, avoi ding sudden starts, sudden braking, and
abrupt steering maneuvers.

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6-1. Specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled condit ions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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6-2. Customization
Door lock
(
P. 2 5 )Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked
in two stepsBoth side doors
unlocked in one
step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function Off On
Opening driver's door
unlocks both side doors Off On
Pow e r e a s y
access system
(
P. 3 2 ) Auto away function Off On
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 4 6 ) Key linked operation Off
Open and close
Open onlyClose only
Wireless remote control
linked operation Off Open only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 5 8 ) Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
ASG
(Automated
Sequential
Gearbox)
(
P. 1 0 2 ) Reverse warning buzzer Intermittent Once
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting