2012 Lexus LFA ignition

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control .............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Rear hatch .......................................... 29
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Seats ..................................................... 32
Seat belts ............................................ 36
Steering wheel................................... 41
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...................................... 42
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................................ 46
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 49
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 53
Alarm.................................................... 55 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 59
SRS airbags ........................................ 61
Passenger occupant classification system .................... 72
Child restraint sy stems ................. 76
Installing child restraints .............. 80
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Ignition switch ................................... 98
ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox)................ 102
Turn signal lever............................... 112
Parking brake ................................... 113
Horn...................................................... 115
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 116
Indicators and warning lights................................................... 121
Using the menu .............................. 124
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 160
1Before driving
2When driving

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Driving mode selector switch P. 105
AUTO driving mode button P. 105
Shift speed selector P. 107
Intermittent wiper interval adjuster
P. 160
Windshield wiper and washer lever
P. 160
Ignition switch P. 98
Headlight switch P. 158
Reverse selector switch P. 103
Turn signal lever
Headlights low/high beam selectorP. 112
P. 158

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the function
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close both side doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.) Check that Neutral is selected
(P. 103), press and hold the
door lock switch ( or )
for about 5 seconds then release.
The switch positions correspond-
ing to the desired function to be set
are shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
When the setting or canceling operatio n is complete, both side doors are
locked and then unlocked.
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking
function Both side doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function Both side doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
STEP1
STEP2
SettingDoor lock switch position
Speed linked door locking function
Press
Driver's door linked door unlocking functionPress

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Door unlock indicator
This indicator turns off when the doors are locked or 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however,
the system may not operate.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate the inside mechanism if a wrong key is
inserted into the key cyli nder and forcibly rotated.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 383)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock both side doors.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the lever of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for both side doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
door lock switch is locked.
■When opening or closing the doors
Be careful not to get your fingers or na ils caught between the door handle and door
panel.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Seatback fold and returnTo enable easier loading and unloading of luggage, the seats can be
moved using the seatback fold and return switch. A buzzer will sound
once the seat starts moving. Fold
Press the switch to fold the seat-
back down and move the seat for-
ward.
Return
Press the switch to return the seat
to its former position.
Power easy access system*
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver's seat will auto-
matically perform the following operations: Exiting the vehicle: When the key
is removed from the ignition
switch, the driver’s seat will move
backward (auto away function).
Entering the vehicle: When the key
is inserted into the ignition switch,
the driver’s seat will move forward
(auto return function).
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■When the seat heater is not in use
Set the dial at “0”. The indicator light goes off.
■Seatback fold and return switch
When the doors are closed, the seatback fo ld and return switch cannot be used to
fold the seatbacks. However, the passenge r seat can be returned using the seat-
back fold and return switch even when the door is closed.
■When using the seatback fold and return switch
In order to enable easier loading and un loading of luggage, the seat belt can be
released from its seat belt guide. After pu lling the upper part of the seat belt guide
away from its magnet, release the seat belt.
■Stopping the seat folding operation partway
Operate a seat ad justment switch.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Customization
The power easy access system can be activated/deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 383)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious in jury in the event of an accident.
■Seatback fold and return switch
Never operate the seat fold switch while the seat is occupied, as the occupant may
become jammed in the seat, resulting in serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■Rain clearing mirrors
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it rains, the
rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets to be spread out
into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following cases, the rain clearing
effect will be reduced temporarily, but wi ll return after 1 or 2 days' exposure to
direct sunlight.
●After wiping dirt off the mirrors
●When the mirrors fog up
●After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking
lots etc. where there is no direct sunlight
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 2 0 1 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
you.

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1-4.Opening and closing the windows
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the opposite
direction will stop window travel
partway.
■The power windows can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened or closed using the key. (P. 2 5 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 2 2 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the ignition switch off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however,
be operated once either side door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.