2012 Lexus LFA parking brake

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 247
Hood................................................. 250
Positioning a floor jack............... 253
Engine compartment.................. 256
Adding washer fluid .................... 264
Battery .............................................. 265
Tires ................................................... 270
Tire inflation pressure ................. 277
Wheels............................................... 281
Air conditioning filter ................. 283
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 285
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 287
Light bulbs ....................................... 299 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 302
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 303
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 308
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 309
Event data recorder ..................... 310
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 312
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 322
If you have a flat tire..................... 332
If the engine will not start .......... 343
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .................................... 344
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................. 345
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 348
If your vehicle ov erheats ............ 351
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 355
5When trouble arises

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Pictorial index
Gauges and
meters
P. 116, 124
Paddle shift switches P. 102
“ENGINE START” switch P. 98
Glove box P. 210
Floor mats P. 215
Parking brake switch P. 113
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 41
Horn P. 115
Instrument panel
Control pad P. 125

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Rear view monitor system .... 163
Driving assist systems ............ 166
Active rear wing ........................ 171
Launch control.......................... 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 176
Vehicle load limits .................... 179
Winter driving tips .................. 180
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Dinghy towing .......................... 183

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2-1.Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
■Starting the engine
 P. 9 8
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, select 1st gear. ( P. 1 0 2 )
Check that “D1” or “1” is displayed on the gear indicator.
Release the parking brake. ( P. 113)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, select
Neutral. ( P. 1 0 3 )
■Parking the vehicle
Depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 113)
Select 1st gear or Reverse. ( P. 1 0 2 )
Check that “D1”, “1” or “R” is displayed on the gear indicator.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Check that “D1” or “R” is no long er displayed on the gear indicator.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphillThe hill-start assist control ( P. 166) operates to help reduce the dis-
tance that the vehicle rolls backward when starting on an incline. How-
ever, under certain conditions hill-start assist control may not work. In that
case, follow the procedure below.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and select 1st gear.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Shifting gears
P. 1 0 2
■Breaking in your new LFA
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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When driving
■When parking the vehicle
P. 1 1 0
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P. 3 6 0 )
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerato r pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your bo dy around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the rear hatch is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause
driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not select Neutral while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking, resulting in an accident.
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering system will not operate properly if the engine is not running.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
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When driving
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
• If the vehicle is in any gear other than Neutral the vehicle may accelerate sud-denly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
• Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if flammable material is
nearby.
• Racing the engine may emit loud noise, and possibly cause a nuisance, espe- cially after just starting the engine. This is because the structure of the exhaust
pipes cause the sound emitted from the exhaust to be louder than usual for
approximately 1 minute after the engine is started.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do no t enter the vehicle interior.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such
as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded
or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the wind shield or windows. Do not place contain-
ers such as air fresheners on the instru ment panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs
or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.