2012 Lexus LFA remote start

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
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed with the door closed by
holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings of the linked key and wireless remote control operation can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 383)
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or op ened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control or key.
● The hood or rear hatch is opened.
● The tilt sensor detects a change of vehicle inclination.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, rear hatch and
hood, and lock both side doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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 overheats ...... 351
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 355

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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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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